Research Recap: Caregiving in Military and Veteran Families

This research summary presents the key findings from a study on caregiving within the families of Canadian military personnel and veterans during the transition from military to civilian life.

Year: 2019
Languages: English, French
Format: Web document or format
Dimension(s) of caregiving:
  • Realities of caregiving
  • Repercussions of caregiving

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Available online, this format Web presents the key findings from a study on caregiving within the families of Canadian military personnel and veterans during the transition from military to civilian life.

A total of 56 semi-structured interviews were conducted with Canadian armed forces members and their primary caregivers. The report addresses well-being and family relationships, the burden of care, and communication between spouses in a caregiving context.