There are more women caring for men with Alzheimer’s than men caring for women. There are a number of reasons for this, some social and some biological. The biggest reason is that women tend to live longer and be healthier.

But that’s just a statistic. It only helps us understand and expect to find more women in caregiving roles. Men who find themselves called to nurture and care for  spouses with dementia have less support, are less likely to ask for help, and are less likely to have the kind of socialization that nurturers need.

That’s why I was impressed when I heard that the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is beginning a caregiver support group specifically designed for men.

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