Gender Differences in Carers of Dementia Sufferers
- 1 May 1991
- journal article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in The British Journal of Psychiatry
- Vol. 158 (S10) , 69-74
- https://doi.org/10.1192/s0007125000292027
Abstract
Recent research shows that the demands of the caregiving role are experienced differently by men and women. Both the subjective and the objective strain and burden appear to be greater in female carers of dementia sufferers, and factors that influence this include differences in role expectations and coping strategies. These findings have implications for the provision of services for dementia sufferers and their carers.Keywords
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