Men Giving Care: Reflections of Husbands and Sons (Issues in Aging Volume 7)

This series attempts to address the topic of aging from a wide variety of perspectives and to make available some of the best gerontological thought and writing to researchers, professional practitioners, and students in the field of aging as well as in other related areas. All the volumes in the series are written and/or edited by outstanding scholars and leading specialists on current issues of considerable interest.Men Giving Care: Reflections of Husbands and Sons uses data drawn from interviews with husbands and sons who care for their wives and parents with dementia. In their own words, these men describe their lives and experiences as informal caregivers. Their narratives are insightful, informative, and provocative. Clearly and concisely written, this book makes a valuable contribution and is a welcome addition to the sparse literature on male caregivers.