Dodge, C.E. and Smith, A.P. (2019) Caregiving as Role Transition : Siblings’ Experiences and Expectations when Caring for a Brother or Sister with Schizophrenia. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, 38 (2). pp. 35-47.
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Using a qualitative design, this study examines changes in the caregiving relationship in ten siblings caring for a brother or sister with severe schizophrenia. Siblings reported mourning the loss of a person they once knew and struggled to accept the brother or sister’s dependency in day-to-day living. As the relationship progressed, siblings became closer to their ill brother or sister and learned to appreciate mod-est accomplishments as evidence of success. Siblings expressed ambivalence toward transitioning into a primary caregiving role as their parents aged. Including these siblings in community care planning is a necessary step in supporting them toward this transition later in life. © 2019 Canadian Periodical for Community Studies Inc. All rights reserved.