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Although extensive research has examined the caregiving phase, relatively few studies have explored caregivers' recovery experiences following bereavement, particularly in Chinese cultural contexts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To explore the post\u2010bereavement recovery among primary family caregivers of individuals with dementia, with specific attention to emotional adjustment, life transitions, and identity reconstruction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Descriptive qualitative study.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Setting and Participants<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>13 former full\u2010time co\u2010resident family caregivers were purposively recruited within 24\u00a0months of the death of a family member with dementia. All participants had provided care for at least 1\u00a0year before bereavement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Semi\u2010structured, in\u2010depth interviews were conducted between October 2022 and January 2024. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis informed by Lincoln and Guba's 10\u2010step framework. Trustworthiness was enhanced through credibility, dependability, transferability, and confirmability.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four themes were identified: (1) Weathering the storm of caregiving\u2014persistent emotional, physical, and spiritual distress; (2) Gradual relief and reclaiming freedom\u2014restoration of daily routines, health, and autonomy; (3) Reconnecting with social life\u2014renewed engagement in social roles and community; and (4) Reflection and emerging hope\u2014lingering grief alongside future planning and personal growth. Many participants reported a sense of emotional relief after the death of the person with dementia, whereas others continued to struggle with loneliness, unresolved guilt, and role loss. Preliminary patterns also suggested that gender and the caregiver\u2013care recipient relationship may influence recovery trajectories.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Post\u2010bereavement recovery among family caregivers of people with dementia is a complex, culturally mediated process. 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