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Håkanson, Cecilia

Development of older men's caregiving roles for wives with dementia

This secondary analysis of qualitative interviews describes how older Swedish men approach the caregiver role for a wife with dementia, over time. An increasing number of male caregivers will become primary caregivers for partners living with dementia at home, and they will likely be caregivers for an extended period of time. It has been stated that caregiving experiences influence how older men think of themselves.

Mon, 03/11/2019 - 13:12