There is growing scholarly interest in older adults involved in crime and their lives in prison. However, the specific group of older adults who persistently offend (OAPO) and their desistance intentions has received little attention.
ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to predict rehospitalisation in a psychiatric clinic in older inpatients with a psychotic disorder. Methods/DesignIn this prospective, observational study, all eligible inpatients aged 55 years and over with a primary
Older forensic psychiatric patients (defined as aged 50 or over) have complex needs and require specialized treatment to enable recovery and reduce risk. Little is known about what service provision is available for this population,
Background/Objectives:Resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) is a prevalent form of interpersonal violence in long-term care (LTC) settings. Research to guide preventive interventions is limited. Using social-ecological and need-driven dementia-compromised behavior perspectives, we sought to generate process models
Aging adults are at risk for multiple types of abuse including emotional, sexual, or physical abuse. Adults in skilled nursing or assisted living facilities might be particularly vulnerable to injury, including fatal injury resulting from
Objective:This study assesses to what extent the Mini-Mental State Exam and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores may predict the presence of dementia in a sample of typical old age psychiatric patients who may or may
BackgroundThe number of older adults on parole and probation is growing at an unprecedented rate, yet little is known about the mental health needs and treatment utilization patterns among this group. The objective of this
Highlights• Aggression is the most serious and prevalent noncognitive symptom of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia • The onset of aggression is a combination of various biologic, psychosocial, caregiving, and environmental factors •
The present study explored the impact of both age and sex on inmates’ self-reported physical and mental health problems. The inmates were older adults (55 or older) and housed in one of four correctional institutions
BackgroundThe ageing of people with intellectual disabilities, with associated morbidity like dementia, calls for new types of care. Person‐centred methods may support care staff in providing this, an example being Dementia Care Mapping (DCM). DCM
The severity of psychopathology has a strong negative impact on quality of life (QoL) among older adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. However, because these subjects generally experience multiple psychiatric symptoms, it remains unclear whether decreased
BackgroundPeople with intellectual disability experience a higher prevalence of dementia, at an earlier age, than the general population. The aim of this review was to establish the psychological interventions and outcomes for individuals with intellectual
Highlights• Increasing numbers of criminal cases where accused may have dementia. • Need for expert witnesses with experience in diagnosing dementia in criminal courts. • Current sentencing guidelines do not accommodate progressive cognitive impairment. •
ObjectivesOlder incarcerated persons are a rapidly growing population with considerable mental health needs. We evaluated perceived worth and meaningfulness in life as mediators in the relationship between self-rated health (SRH) and depression and anxiety. MethodMediation
Despite a recent decrease in the U.S. prison population, the proportion of offenders who might classify as elderly has increased exponentially during the same period—the likes of which have created new challenges for administrators tasked
BackgroundEnabling people with dementia to ‘live well’ is a policy and research priority in many countries. However, instruments for measuring outcomes of psychosocial interventions designed to promote well-being in dementia are often derived from a
Objectives To apply and evaluate dementia-friendly community (DFC) principles in prisons. Design A pilot study and process evaluation using mixed methods, with a 1-year follow-up evaluation period. Setting Two male prisons: a category C sex
BackgroundThe Targeted Intervention Interdisciplinary Model for Evaluation and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (TIME) has recently in a three-month cluster randomised controlled trial demonstrated reduction in agitation in nursing home residents with dementia. To ease replication
BackgroundResearch in the area of public stigma and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is limited to examining stigmatic beliefs towards persons aged 65 and over (i.e., persons with late-onset dementia). The aim of the present study was
IntroductionThough hospitals are a common location where older adults experiencing homelessness receive health care, an understanding of the types of supports needed upon hospital discharge is limited. We examined the unique characteristics of older homeless
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