Background Whilst the uniqueness of loneliness and social isolation is now recognised for
members of the Armed Forces Community, there is currently a lack of evidence examining …

Increasingly men are becoming widowed in later life due in part to a longer life expectancy.
Social networks and social support are thought to help buffer the negative consequences of …

Dementia caregiving is thought to have a negative impact on health and wellbeing. This
critical review of qualitative literature explored the lived experience of familial dementia …

The passing of a spouse is a difficult life event that many older women face. This study
focuses on the transition period and the implications for the life left to live. Semi-structured …

Widowhood is often described through stereotypes and images of passive, weak, lonely and
dependent women. This study presents additional aspects of widows who have chosen to …

The primary objective of the qualitative study was to describe women's resilience in older
adulthood according to older women's interpretations of their experiences and the contexts …

Background/aim Widowhood in later life is a transition experienced by many older people,
particularly older women. This paper explores the challenges encountered by a group of …

Military widow/ers can experience spousal death suddenly and in traumatic circumstances.
Evidence shows that this experience often has a long-term effect on surviving family …

Purpose There has been significant growth in the number of people getting tattoos over
recent decades. While there might be a myriad of reasons for getting a tattoo, there remains …

Background Loneliness is a significant issue for the elderly, and widowhood is considered a
major risk factor. However, research on the intersectional effects of gender, age, and …