Informal care and the relationship between parent and child

When a son or daughter starts caring for a parent, the relationship often changes.

For example, a child becomes:

• organizer
• accompanist
• verzorger

Dat kan emotioneel ingewikkeld zijn.

Rolomkering

Many parents find it difficult to accept help.

At the same time, a child may have difficulty setting boundaries.

This can cause tensions to arise.

Maintain relationship

Sometimes it helps when part of the support is provided by others.

In this way, the relationship between parent and child remains more focused on family.

Lees ook Vervangende mantelzorg.



Read the Blog: Informal Care Leave