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Maintaining or letting go of couplehood: Perspectives of older male spousal dementia caregivers
Stéfansdóttir, Olga A.; Munkejord, Mai Camilla; Sveinbjarnardóttir, Eydís Kr. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Despite the negative implications for their own health, spouses continue to support each other and maintain their couplehood for as long as possible, including when one of them develops a severe illness. However, with some ... -
Who cares for the carer? The suffering, struggles and unmet needs of older women caring for husbands living with cognitive decline
Munkejord, Mai Camilla; Stefánsdóttir, Olga Ásrun; Sveinbjarnardóttir, Eydís Kr. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: The Nordic welfare states have been called the ‘caring states’. However, increasingly, less money is spent on long-term care for older persons than on care for younger persons. Additionally, a strong ...