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Most information you’ll find on caregiving is largely targeted to women. But men are assuming more and more of a role in this ever-changing world, reports USA Today<\/em>. And they can face different challenges than their female counterparts.<\/p>\n

For dementia in particular, the percentage of male caregivers has doubled:<\/p>\n

Women are still more likely to be caregivers, but the number of men caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia has soared from 19% to 40% in the past 15 years, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Among people over age 65 with the disease, about two-thirds are women (3.4 million), one-third men (1.8 million).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For some men, becoming a caregiver means learning new tasks, such as cooking and keeping up the house, the article notes. It also means taking responsibility for more intimate care.<\/p>\n

“Can you imagine the stress on a spouse who has to take care of feeding, toileting, bathing or showering someone who has a fear of the water, which happens to people later in the disease? Incontinence can also become a big issue. That’s often when someone says they can’t do it any longer,” [Gail Hunt, president of the National Alliance for Caregiving] says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The article recounts the story of a man who called the Alzheimer’s Association for guidance in helping his wife put on her pantyhose. “She wasn’t happy with how he was doing it,” a spokeswoman said.<\/p>\n

Men may also have more trouble asking for help than women. Have you found that your gender plays a role in the challenges you face as a caregiver\u2014and the strengths you possess? Would you like to see more articles and blogs targeted to men?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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