NC Prisons Struggle with Aging Inmate Population
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North Carolinas prison system is facing a surge in elderly and medically fragile inmates, leading to overcrowding in the long-term care unit at Central Prison. The unit, which opened in 2023 after renovations, has been over capacity since day one. Staffing shortages, low pay, and high turnover rates are exacerbating the situation, delaying expansions and limiting care options. Advocates are pushing for more early medical releases, but few qualify due to serious convictions. As health needs climb with the aging population, prison medical leaders warn of ballooning expenses and stretched resources unless staffing improves and more options open up.
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