Risk of Comorbid Health Impairment Among Older Male Inmates

Bishop, Alex; Merten, Michael J.

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“…Among the included studies, the age of 50 was by far the most frequently chosen cut-off (n = 42), 55 years was applied by 17 studies and the age of 60 by 16 studies. Only one study used the age of 40 (Barry et al, 2014), six at the age of 45 (Bishop et al, 2014;Sodhi-Berry et al, 2015;Bishop and Merten, 2011;Phillips et al, 2011;Allen et al, 2013;Gates et al, 2017), three used 62 years (Paradis et al, 2000;Rosner et al, 1991;Rosner et al, 1985) and four used 65 years (Barak et al, 1995;Crawley and Sparks, 2006;Crawley and Sparks, 2005;Curtice et al, 2003). Within the category "other", two studies presented data on all age groups while analyzing older offenders as specific subgroup (Taylor and Parrott, 1988;Harzke et al, 2010) and one provided an average age of the older offenders included in the study (Aday, 1994).…”

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Defining an age cut-off for older offenders: a systematic review of literature

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Haesen

Meyer

et al. 2020

IJPH

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Purpose In the literature, 65 years is commonly used as the age to designate an older person in the community. When studying older prisoners, there is much variation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how researchers define older offenders and for what reasons. Design/methodology/approach The authors reviewed articles on health and well-being of older offenders to assess terminology used to describe this age group, the chosen age cut-offs distinguishing younger offenders from older offenders, the arguments provided to support this choice as well as the empirical base cited in this context. Findings The findings show that the age cut-off of 50 years and the term “older” were most frequently used by researchers in the field. The authors find eight main arguments given to underscore the use of specific age cut-offs delineating older offenders. They outline the reasoning provided for each argument and evaluate it for its use to define older offenders. Originality/value With this review, it is hoped to stimulate the much-needed discussion advancing towards a uniform definition of the older offender. Such a uniform definition would make future research more comparable and ensure that there is no ambiguity when researchers state that the study population is “older offenders”.

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Defining an age cut-off for older offenders: a systematic review of literature

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“…Since factors such as education are considered to be essential to shaping the geriatric offenders' health (Bishop & Merten, 2011;, administrations have begun to examine their roles or responsibilities in teaching geriatric offenders practical skills they can adopt and integrate into their daily routines to maximize positive outcomes. With the growth of the geriatric population, institutions have developed structured programming with the needs of older adult audiences in mind.…”

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Older and Geriatric Offenders: Critical Issues for the 21st Century

Aday¹,

Krabill²

2013

Special Needs Offenders in Correctional Institutions

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indicate these countries, along with the United States, are all grappling with nearly identical issues associated with an aging prison population. Without timely attention to the experiences of geriatric offenders, officials globally will undeniably be presented with a crisis that, in return, would negatively impact all aspects of the correctional system. Despite the fact that nations around the globe are confronted with the dilemma of managing increasingly large numbers of older offenders, prisons have been slow to respond to the social, physical, and mental health needs of this special subgroup of inmates. Although a number of countries have commissioned studies to examine and make policy recommendations, the body of knowledge available on forecasting future policies for aging prisoners remains limited (Sterns, Lax, Sed, Keohane, & Sterns, 2008.) Correctional officials are now realizing the enormity of their responsibilities for addressing age-related needs in the areas of health, safety, protection, recreation, and socialization (Aday, 2003). The primary aim of this chapter will provide a voice to aging prisoners' experiences and highlight approaches for addressing these concerns. In the process, we will identify characteristics officials use in defining older offenders, distinguish among types of elderly offenders, and discuss how various medical and mental health problems, left unaddressed, negatively affect institutional adjustment. Looking to the future, we will shed light on concerns such as major advantages of age-segregated housing, the growing need for assisted living, nursing home or hospice units-as well as the demand for compassionate release, medical parole, and community-based alternatives to incarceration. Finally, consideration will be given to examining the impact the challenges associated with managing the geriatric prison population today will have on sentencing practices in the 21st century.

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“…Few studies have examined mechanisms linking REL and mental health among aging prison inmates ( Allen, Phillips, Roff, Cavanaugh, & Day, 2008 ;Koenig, 1995 ), although this population has been the focus of recent research ( Bishop & Merten, 2011 ;Phillips et al, 2011 ;Williams & Greifi nger, 2008 ). However, mental health counselors have suggested forgiveness as a promising intervention ( Day, Gerace, Wilson, & Howells, 2008 ;Hantman & Cohen, 2010 ) …”

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Direct and Indirect Effects of Religiosity on Valuation of Life Through Forgiveness and Social Provisions Among Older Incarcerated Males

Randall

Bishop²

2012

The Gerontologist

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1Purpose of the study: Few studies have investigated the infl uence of religiosity (REL), forgiveness, and social resources on incarcerated individuals ' attachment to their lives, or valuation of life (VOL). We tested a model linking REL to VOL through 3 subscales of the Heartland Forgiveness Scale (Self, Others, and Situations) and social provisions (SPS). Design and Methods: Cross-sectional data were collected from 261 male prison inmates, aged 45 -82, incarcerated in 8 state-managed correctional facilities. Participants were sampled from the prison census database (Oklahoma Department of Corrections or DOC). Exclusion criteria, per the Oklahoma DOC, were those housed in medical or psychiatric units, currently in solitary confi nement, or sentenced to death row. Results: To account for possible violations of multivariate normality, we used the SatorraBentler chi-square statistic. The fi nal model fi t the data well, explaining 57% of the variance in VOL: χ 2 ( N = 261; df = 3) = 7.40; p = .06; Comparative Fit Index = .99; root mean squared error of approximation = .08; standardized root mean squared residual = .02. Signifi cant indirect effects of REL on VOL were present through Forgiveness of Others and SPS, and of REL on SPS through Forgiveness of Others. Analyses controlled for age, race, education, perceived physical health, and depressive symptoms. Implications: Implications of the fi ndings for those involved with prisoner care are discussed, particularly therapeutic interventions including process models of forgiveness.

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Risk of Comorbid Health Impairment Among Older Male Inmates

Cited by 11 publications

References 54 publications

Defining an age cut-off for older offenders: a systematic review of literature

Defining an age cut-off for older offenders: a systematic review of literature

Older and Geriatric Offenders: Critical Issues for the 21st Century

Direct and Indirect Effects of Religiosity on Valuation of Life Through Forgiveness and Social Provisions Among Older Incarcerated Males

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