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Transitioning from caregiving to widowhood

Published Date: 8.4.2013

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone at the end of life

Widowhood Bereavement Qualitative data Grief Carer wellbeing Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone at the end of life

View Publication Widowhood Bereavement Qualitative data Grief Carer wellbeing Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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Transitioning from caregiving to widowhood

Published Date: 8.4.2013

  • Author/ Authors

    Michelle DiGiacomo, Joanne M. Lewis, Marie T. Nolan, Jane Phillips, Patricia M. Davidson

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    DiGiacomo, M., Lewis, J., Nolan, M. T., Phillips, J., & Davidson, P. M. (2013). Transitioning from caregiving to widowhood. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 46(6), 817–825. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2013.01.005

Long Summary

This article examines the transition from caregiving to widowhood via the experiences of older women who take on caregiving roles for their husband at the end of life. This research reveals that these carers are vulnerable to social and economic challenges as well as poorer health and wellbeing.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Many of these carers failed to prioritise and address their own chronic conditions
  • Many carers were hesitant to ask for help or communicate their needs explicitly

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • The interaction that these carers have with health professionals impacted their bereavement
  • Health professionals should be aware that these carers may fail to adequately address their own health issues
  • Emphasises the need for supportive interactions with health professionals

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