Prison Life for the Elderly: Challenges and Changes

This chapter delves into the unique experiences of elderly inmates within prison systems, emphasizing the difficulties they face due to facility designs and the disruptive behaviors of younger prisoners. It discusses the rising number of aging individuals in prisons across the globe, looking at contributing factors like tougher sentencing policies and their motivations for criminal activities. The chapter also highlights the need for reform in the justice system, particularly regarding the healthcare needs and potential release of older inmates.