Longer sentences handed down for serious crimes in Michigan and other states in recent decades mean that a greater portion of people in state and federal prisons are older adults. However, research from Wayne State University’s Department of Gerontology finds that elderly inmates with special health needs aren’t getting the care they need. The study finds that half of all people in prison have at least one chronic health condition, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. Roscinda Sneed, an associate professor at Wayne State University, said…
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