Collaboration among siblings providing care for older parents

Berit Ingersoll-Dayton; Margaret B. Neal; Jung Hwa Ha; Leslie B. Hammer

doi:10.1300/J083v40n03_05

Collaboration among siblings providing care for older parents

Berit Ingersoll-Dayton, Margaret B. Neal, Jung Hwa Ha, Leslie B. Hammer

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Abstract

As their parents age, adult siblings must find ways in which to jointly assist in their care. Based on a sample of 40 focus group participants who described caregiving relationships among siblings, this study focused on those who equitably shared in the care of their parents. Findings indicated that siblings distributed caregiving responsibilities by taking turns as well as by caregiver task and/or expertise. Factors associated with sibling collaboration were: redefining the caregiving system, enjoying time together, setting aside time for care planning, and implementing suggestions from aging parents. Practice implications highlight ways in which to facilitate this collaboration.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	51-66
Number of pages	16
Journal	Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume	40
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J083v40n03_05
State	Published - Nov 10 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Families in later life
Parent care
Sibling caregiving
Sibling collaboration
Sibling relationships

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Nursing (miscellaneous)

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