“The hidden male caregiver,” by Christina Ianzito, San Diego Union-Tribune
“When we think of family caregivers, we tend to think of women. And in fact the typical caregiver is a middle-aged woman caring for a relative, often her mother. But the face of American caregiving is changing rapidly, according to “Breaking Stereotypes: Spotlight on Male Family Caregivers,” a recent report from AARP. Eight years ago, just 34 percent of caregivers surveyed were men. Today, 40 percent of the 40 million Americans caring for a loved one are male.”
LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform):
This article explores the similarities and differences in caregiving challenges faced by both sexes. Bottom line: caregiving is virtually unavoidable and very difficult for women and men. So: prepare to be able financially to get help.
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