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As they navigate the complexities of caregiving and observe the end-of-life journey firsthand, their perceptions of life’s meaning may become increasingly intricate and uncertain. This study explores how family caregivers of home hospice patients perceive and interpret life’s meaning throughout the caregiving process. This qualitative phenomenological study employed face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with nine family caregivers (M age = 67 years) who cared for hospice patients at home. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s method, leading to the identification of three key themes: (1) diminished sense of life’s meaning amid physical and emotional exhaustion, (2) uncertainty and disorientation in meaning-making following bereavement, and (3) the challenging pursuit of life’s meaning amid suffering. Family caregivers experienced vulnerability due to the demands of 24-hour caregiving and the physical limitations associated with aging, making it difficult to find meaning in life. They also struggled with uncertainty in redefining their lives without the patient while simultaneously grappling with an ambivalent sense of responsibility in seeking a renewed sense of purpose. These findings highlight the complex interplay between caregiving dedication, personal sacrifice, and the ongoing reconstruction of life’s meaning throughout the caregiving journey. They underscore the critical need for tailored psychosocial support to assist family caregivers in navigating the challenges of post-caregiving life and age-related difficulties.: : meaning in Life; Aging; Home Care Services; Hospices; End-of-Life; Caregivers; Qualitative Research","cbCaicWd7XgPP7KR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicWd7XgPP7KR","pdf",694814,"English","# Study focus\n## Caregiving context and rationale\n# Method\n## Participants and interviews\n## Data analysis approach\n# Findings\n## Theme 1: diminished meaning\n## Theme 2: post-bereavement uncertainty\n## Theme 3: pursuing meaning amid suffering\n# Implications\n## Need for psychosocial support","[{\"question\":\"What did the study investigate about family caregivers in home hospice care?\",\"answer\":\"The study investigated how family caregivers of home hospice patients perceive and interpret life’s meaning throughout the caregiving process.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the research conducted?\",\"answer\":\"A qualitative phenomenological design used face-to-face semi-structured interviews with nine family caregivers, and data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s method.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the three main themes found in the study?\",\"answer\":\"Themes were reduced life meaning amid physical and emotional exhaustion, uncertainty and disorientation in meaning-making after bereavement, and the challenging pursuit of life’s meaning amid suffering.\"}]","MEANING IN LIFE OF AGING FAMILY CAREGIVERS IN HOME HOSPICE CARE - Abstract | PDF",1790632966]