Table 5.

Reciprocal synthesis of translations

Descriptive Categories

Main Themes

• Ideal perceptions of continuing caregiving to older family members • Practical concerns of continuing caregiving • Fear of social exclusion and inaccessibility of appropriate formal services • Determining factors for taking on a caregiving role • Perceived need of sharing caregiving responsibilities • Changing caregiving approaches • Consequences of caregiving • Coping strategies as an individual business

• Strong care norms towards parents • The moral dilemma of continuing care • Uneven care sharing • Use of formal care services