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The Gerontologist, Vol 38, Issue 3 342-352, Copyright © 1998 by The Gerontological Society of America


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Listening to caregiving sons: misunderstood realities

PB Harris
Department of Sociology, John Carroll University, Cleveland, OH 44118, USA. [email protected]

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 son caregivers that included such types as the dutiful son, the son who goes the extra mile, the strategic planner, and the son who shares the care.


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