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The Male Approach to Dementia Caregiving: A Scoping Review
Vincent O Poisson1,2, Amy E Peden2, Roslyn G Poulos2
1Dementia Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Australasian Journal on Ageing
|December 31, 2025
Summary
Male caregivers of people with dementia face unique challenges influenced by masculinity norms. This review highlights their specific needs and task-focused approach, informing tailored support services for better caregiving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Caregiving Studies
Background:
- The proportion of male caregivers for individuals with dementia has increased since the 1990s.
- Limited research exists on the specific experiences and needs of male dementia caregivers.
- The last comprehensive review on this topic concluded in 2012.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review and update the research on male dementia caregivers.
- To build upon the findings of previous reviews on this specific caregiver cohort.
- To identify current evidence regarding the experiences and needs of men caring for individuals with dementia.
Main Methods:
- Searched four databases (Medline, PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO) for studies published from 2012 to May 2025.
- Included studies conducted in Anglosphere countries with comparable socioeconomic and sociocultural structures.
- Conducted a qualitative thematic analysis of 36 selected research articles.
Main Results:
- Identified four key themes: gender differences in caregiver burden, task-focused caregiving by men, sons as caregivers of last resort, and specific male caregiver needs.
- Socially constructed masculinity norms influence men's approaches to dementia caregiving.
- Sons caring for parents with dementia exhibit different caregiving approaches compared to husbands.
Conclusions:
- Findings underscore the influence of gender norms on male dementia caregiving.
- Male caregivers adopt task-focused strategies to manage caregiving responsibilities.
- Developing tailored support services is crucial to empower male dementia caregivers and improve care for people living with dementia.
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