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Dorosti A M, Soheili A, Ebrahimi M, Seyednazari M A. The role of the family in elderly care: The hidden burden on women: Letter to Editor. J Transl Med Res. 2026; 33 (2) :167-170
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The role of the family in elderly care: The hidden burden on women: Letter to Editor
Amir Mohammad Dorosti1 , Amin Soheili2 , Mobina Ebrahimi3 , Mir Amirhossein Seyednazari *4
1- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Student Research Committee, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
2- Department of Nursing, Student Research Committee, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
3- Department of Geriatric Nursing, Student Research Committee, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
4- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran , amirhosseinseyednazari@gmail.com
Keywords: Caregiver Burden, Caregivers’ Mental Health, Family Caregivers, Population Aging, Women
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The rapid global population ageing trend has posed substantial challenges to healthcare systems, particularly in the field of elderly care. A considerable proportion of this care is provided informally by family caregivers, to the extent that families constitute the primary pillar of elder care. Despite the vital role played by family caregivers, evidences indicate that long-term caregiving can result in a significant caregiving burden, leading to adverse physical, psychological, and social consequences for caregivers. In this context, gender has emerged as one of the most important determinants of caregiving burden, with female caregivers experiencing greater vulnerability due to cultural expectations and structural inequalities. Neglecting the needs of this group not only jeopardizes caregivers’ health but may also adversely affect the quality of care provided to older adults and the overall sustainability of healthcare systems. This article emphasizes the necessity for policymakers to pay greater attention to family caregivers-particularly women- and practical suggestions, including the formal identification of caregivers, educational and supportive empowerment, improved access to caregiving services, and policy revisions guided by a gender equity approach. Adoption of these strategies may represent an effective step toward enhancing caregivers’ health, improving the quality of elder care, and reducing preventable healthcare system costs.
Type of Study: Letter to Editor | Subject: Nursing
Received: 2026/02/9 | Accepted: 2026/03/14 | ePublished: 2026/06/5
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