Reimagining Caregiving Roles and Challenging Gender Norms: A Husband’s Experience with Caring for Wife Living with Dementia

Shreemouna Gurung, Katherine Bertoni, Lucy Kervin, Kishore Seetharaman, Koushambhi Basu Khan, Jennifer Baumbusch, Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, School of Nursing, University of Victoria, School of Nursing, University of British Colombia

Men and Masculinities

Published online on June 12, 2025

Abstract

Men and Masculinities, Ahead of Print.
Spousal care is a prominent support for persons living with dementia, yet the experiences of men who provide spousal care are understudied. This research explored the experiences of husbands caring for wives with progressive dementia in a community ...