Abstract
Older people represent the fastest growing age group in Australia's prison system. This fact brings an associated rise in cognitive impairment - straining a system that was set up primarily to support younger inmates. What do we know about the older prison population in Australia? How do dementia and prisons intersect, and what
are the options for supporting prisoners with dementia as their illness progresses?
are the options for supporting prisoners with dementia as their illness progresses?
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 26-28 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Australian Journal of Dementia Care |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2016 |
Keywords
- dementia
- dementia care
- ageing prisoners
- prison support services