AIM: The aim of the present study was to explore the experiences and perceptions young adults had of family members who are caring for a relative with @entity303 . METHODS: An exploratory qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was carried out and data were collected from 24 young adults recruited through purposive sampling. The @entity1 had to have a close relative who was caring for an elderly family member with @entity303 . A content analysis approach was used for the verbatim transcription. RESULTS: The findings showed that caring for a relative with @entity303 was perceived as a time-consuming, exhausting and long-term task. The @entity1 experienced stress and strain, although they were not the primary caregivers. Despite their negative perceptions of the task, they were willing to take on the responsibility of becoming a primary caregiver in the future. However, they intended to seek assistance in meeting their caregiving roles and responsibilities. Seeing how their close relative cared for a dependent older adult led them to reflect on what they would become in the future. Interestingly, although the @entity1 expected their future offspring to take care of them when they became old, they did not want to be a burden to their @entity1 . CONCLUSION: Young adults are the caregivers of tomorrow. Knowing their perspective on caregiving is important if health professionals are to help them evolve into a caregiving role. It has implications for realizing the goal of aging in place. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015;       :       -      .

Young adults' experiences of their parents caring for a relative with XXXX .

@entity303 :: ('MESH:D003704', 'Disease') :: ['dementia'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children', 'participants']
@entity303 :: (MESH:D003704,Disease) :: ['dementia']
