ArticleWestern journal of nursing research2026
The Impact of Spousal Caregiving on Financial Well-Being: An Analysis of Subjective Financial Strain.
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backgroundSpousal caregiving for older adults living with chronic and disabling conditions brings unexpected out-of-pocket costs, employment disruption, and financial strain that may adversely affect caregiver health. Caregivers often enter this role without anticipating that care needs may persist for years. In the United States, despite the heavy reliance on spousal caregivers to help older adults remain in the community, little is known about how spousal caregivers' financial strain changes over time.
objectiveTo compare subjective financial strain between caregiving and non-caregiving spouses, including whether differences in financial strain change over time.
methodsUsing longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study, we examined the relationship between spousal caregiving and subjective financial strain.
resultsBivariate analyses revealed that spousal caregivers (
conclusionsThe persistent financial disadvantage observed among spousal caregivers relative to non-caregiving spouses suggests gaps in current support systems. As trusted care partners, nurses are well-positioned to identify financial strain early in caregiving and support spousal caregivers through referral to services to mitigate harmful effects.
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