A husband and wife in their early 70s have been the primary caregivers for their 48-year-old son since he was first diagnosed with schizophrenia in his late teens
Parents of adults with mental illness who are in similar circumstances often express which of the following concerns?
A) "Will we ever have an opportunity to live our lives without being caregivers?"
B) "What will happen when we're gone?"
C) "Will the costs of care prevent us from having a comfortable retirement?"
D) "Who will take care of us if we get sick?"
Ans: B
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Parental concern about "what will happen when I am gone" is so widespread that more than 10 years ago, it acquired its own acronym, WIAG.
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