Our corrections series continues by examining what it is like to grow old and die in prison. Hear from an offender who works in a hospice program. He has helped 20 fellow inmates face the end of life behind bars. Host Ben Kieffer also talk with a 74-year-old inmate about growing old. You'll also get a tour of a hospice room at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Coralville.
Growing Old and Dying in Prison
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Iowa Medical and Classification Center at the Oakdale Prison near Coralville.
Ben Stanton
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Iowa Medical and Classification Center at the Oakdale Prison near Coralville.
Ben Stanton
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A sign in the medical wing at the Iowa Medical and Clasification Center at the Oakdale Prison near Coralville
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A sign in the medical wing at the Iowa Medical and Clasification Center at the Oakdale Prison near Coralville
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Host Ben Kieffer talks with 74 year old offender "Ray" at the Oakdale Prison
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Host Ben Kieffer talks with 74 year old offender "Ray" at the Oakdale Prison
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Host Ben Kieffer gets a tour of a prison hospice room with Deputy Warden Greg Ort
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Host Ben Kieffer gets a tour of a prison hospice room with Deputy Warden Greg Ort
