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ArticleMen and masculinities2026

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

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6 authors.

Shreemouna GurungDepartment of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5121-993X
Katherine BertoniSchool of Nursing, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Lucy KervinDepartment of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Kishore SeetharamanDepartment of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Koushambhi Basu KhanSchool of Nursing, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Jennifer BaumbuschSchool of Nursing, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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 setting. In this paper, the experience of a 63-year-old retired man caring for his wife diagnosed with early onset dementia was explored using a longitudinal qualitative case study approach. Reflexive thematic analysis of interview and narrative diary data produced two themes: (1) The Practical Realities of Caregiving, underscoring the everyday challenges of caregiving and (2) The Emotional Landscape of Caregiving, highlighting the complex emotional journey of caregivers. Findings emphasize the emotional challenges faced by men caregivers and highlight the need for supports that are tailored to men's unique experiences and emotional needs.

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community-dwellingdementia carelongitudinal qualitative studymen caregiversspousal caregiving

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PMID42631302
PMCPMC13497101

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