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Beyond Caregiving: Recovery and Growth Among Primary Caregivers Following the Loss of a Family Member Living With Dementia

Aug 2026 · International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry · Vol 41 · 0 citations · 39 references
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A large number of studies have explored caregivers' recovery experiences following bereavement, particularly in Chinese cultural contexts, but relatively few studies have explored caregivers' recovery experiences following bereavement.

Abstract

Caring for a family member with dementia places long‐term emotional, physical, and social strain on primary caregivers. Although extensive research has examined the caregiving phase, relatively few studies have explored caregivers' recovery experiences following bereavement, particularly in Chinese cultural contexts.

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