Multiple Social Roles and Role Transference: Lessons Learned from a Chinese American Family Caregiver.

The article presents a case of a caregiving life story which provides insights for social workers to better understand the complexity of caregiving in a Chinese American family. Topics discussed include an immigrant Chinese woman's social role as a her husband's and family's caregiver, local club volunteer, and in broader civil engagement, the adjustment of her mind-set and schedule, and the natural acceptance of her role. Also noted is the need for resilience in social role transitions.