Filling In: Family Member Support for Non-Relative Residents in Long-term Care Homes.

Caring for residents who are not their relatives is facet of family involvement in long-term care homes that has not been previously explored. Many family members have expertise in providing person-centered care and they extend this expertise to residents who are not their relatives. Policies and legislation are needed to formalize family involvement in caring for non-relative residents as it is a component of quality of care for all residents.