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Sons, brothers and husbands. More men are now caregivers for aging relatives.
MarketWatch • • health
Key Points:
- Lonnie Mathews and his wife had planned to spend their retirement traveling the world, enjoying activities like hiking the Great Wall of China and long bike rides.
- They had financially prepared for an early retirement and dreamed of a boat tour around the Greek islands.
- Since 2024, Mathews' wife’s dementia has rapidly worsened, leaving her unable to be left alone or recognize her husband.
- Mathews now spends most of his time caring for her, including dropping her off at adult daycare three days a week and assisting with daily tasks.
- The couple's adult daughters also help care for her during times she is not at daycare or with Mathews.
