Listening to caregiving sons: Misunderstood realities

Journal/Book: Gerontologist. 1998; 38: 1275 K Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005-4006. Gerontological Society Amer. 342-352.

Abstract: In-depth interviews with 30 sons actively involved in caring for a parent with dementia expand the understanding of sons' caregiving experiences. The within-group analysis revealed common themes that emerged from the narratives-duty, acceptance taking charge, common emotions, and work flexibility-as well as common issues-loss, sibling relationships, role reversal, coping strategies, and positive outcomes, The interviews also generated a typology of san caregivers that included such types as the dutiful son, the son who goes the extra mile, the strategic planner, and the san who shares the care.

Note: Article Harris PB, John Carroll Univ, Dept Sociol, Aging Studies Program, Cleveland,OH 44118 USA

Keyword(s): male caregiver; Alzheimer's disease; family relationships; gender issues; PARENT CARE; GENDER DIFFERENCES; WIVES; MEN; DEMENTIA; HUSBANDS; SUPPORT; BURDEN

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