What is an older husband's experience of caring for his wife who has dementia?
Authors: Nel, K. and Board, M.
Journal: Nursing Older People
Volume: 31
Issue: 6
Pages: 22-27
eISSN: 2047-8941
ISSN: 1472-0795
DOI: 10.7748/nop.2019.e1214
Abstract:A significant number of informal carers look after people who have dementia. Women's caring experiences are well documented. However, a substantially smaller amount of research exists specifically investigating the male carer perspective. This literature review explores older husbands' experiences of caring for their wives who have dementia. The findings suggest that husbands are committed to their caring role but can feel socially isolated. The caring role of older men has altered the dynamic in the marriage. Husbands continue to show commitment towards their spouses but feel that male-only support groups could offer some respite from their responsibilities. Nurses need to take time to listen to husbands' experiences, offering emotional support and signposting them to other services. Further research on the long-term effects and support needs of older male carers is needed.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32668/
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What is an older husband's experience of caring for his wife who has dementia?
Authors: Nel, K. and Board, M.
Journal: Nurs Older People
Volume: 31
Issue: 6
Pages: 22-27
eISSN: 2047-8941
DOI: 10.7748/nop.2019.e1214
Abstract:A significant number of informal carers look after people who have dementia. Women's caring experiences are well documented. However, a substantially smaller amount of research exists specifically investigating the male carer perspective. This literature review explores older husbands' experiences of caring for their wives who have dementia. The findings suggest that husbands are committed to their caring role but can feel socially isolated. The caring role of older men has altered the dynamic in the marriage. Husbands continue to show commitment towards their spouses but feel that male-only support groups could offer some respite from their responsibilities. Nurses need to take time to listen to husbands' experiences, offering emotional support and signposting them to other services. Further research on the long-term effects and support needs of older male carers is needed.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32668/
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What is an older husband’s experience of caring for his wife who has dementia? A Literature Review.
Authors: Nel, K. and Board, M.
Editors: Berry, L.
Journal: Nursing Older people
Publisher: Royal College of Nursing Publishing Co.
ISSN: 1472-0795
Abstract:There are a significant number of informal carers looking after people who have dementia. Women’s caregiving experiences are well documented. However, there is a substantially smaller amount of research specifically investigating the male carer perspective. This literature review considers older husbands’ perceptions of supporting their wives who have dementia. The findings suggest that husbands are committed to their caregiving role but can feel socially isolated. The caregiving role of older men has altered the dynamic within the marriage. Husbands continue to show commitment towards their spouses but feel that male-only support groups could offer some respite from their responsibilities.
Nurses need to take time to listen to husband’s experiences, offering emotional support and signposting them to other services that can offer assistance.
Further research on the long-term effects and support needs of older male carers is needed.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32668/
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What is an older husband's experience of caring for his wife who has dementia?
Authors: Nel, K. and Board, M.
Journal: Nursing older people
Volume: 31
Issue: 6
Pages: 22-27
eISSN: 2047-8941
ISSN: 1472-0795
DOI: 10.7748/nop.2019.e1214
Abstract:A significant number of informal carers look after people who have dementia. Women's caring experiences are well documented. However, a substantially smaller amount of research exists specifically investigating the male carer perspective. This literature review explores older husbands' experiences of caring for their wives who have dementia. The findings suggest that husbands are committed to their caring role but can feel socially isolated. The caring role of older men has altered the dynamic in the marriage. Husbands continue to show commitment towards their spouses but feel that male-only support groups could offer some respite from their responsibilities. Nurses need to take time to listen to husbands' experiences, offering emotional support and signposting them to other services. Further research on the long-term effects and support needs of older male carers is needed.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32668/
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What is an older husband’s experience of caring for his wife who has dementia?
Authors: Nel, K. and Board, M.
Journal: Nursing Older people
Volume: 31
Issue: 6
Pages: 22-27
ISSN: 1472-0795
Abstract:There are a significant number of informal carers looking after people who have dementia. Women’s caregiving experiences are well documented. However, there is a substantially smaller amount of research specifically investigating the male carer perspective. This literature review considers older husbands’ perceptions of supporting their wives who have dementia. The findings suggest that husbands are committed to their caregiving role but can feel socially isolated. The caregiving role of older men has altered the dynamic within the marriage. Husbands continue to show commitment towards their spouses but feel that male-only support groups could offer some respite from their responsibilities. Nurses need to take time to listen to husband’s experiences, offering emotional support and signposting them to other services that can offer assistance. Further research on the long-term effects and support needs of older male carers is needed.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32668/
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