Walking a fine line: an exploration of the experience of finding balance for older persons bereaved after caregiving for a spouse with advanced cancer.

Purpose Of The Research: During the past decade, research regarding cancer patients has become more prevalent, however research regarding the needs of their family caregivers is limited. The purpose of this study was to explore the ways in which caregivers, who survive the loss of their spouse to cancer, find balance in their lives.

Methods And Sample: A constructivist grounded theory approach was undertaken which included the analysis of in depth interviews, journal entries and the researcher's field notes and memos.