midower
The English word “midower” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- A male spouse or caregiver of a partner with progressive cognitive decline (such as Alzheimer's disease), experiencing a state of ambiguous loss before biological death.
Etymology
Blend of middle + widower. Coined within caregiver and Alzheimer's support groups.
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