Absolutely not.  With step-by-step directions, two people can organize the first meeting. They might be friends, neighbors, or co-workers.  They will work with the care recipient/family to create a list of whom to invite and to figure out what kind of help will be needed.  Chapters 2-9 in the STC book are written to them and explain in

There is no better way to learn how to be a caregiver than in the company of others, many of whom may be veteran caregivers.  No one teaches us how to be a caregiver…we learn through necessity.   Once you have experienced how great it feels to make a real difference in the life of a

A group might start at the suggestion of a friend, neighbor, co-worker or through someone who has experienced being in a STC group.  Sometimes a family caregiver finds STC on the internet and decides it’s a good solution for their loved one’s circumstance.  Even the person needing the support may discover the model and tell

A STC group does not take the place of a professional caregiver, however, not everyone can afford to hire a full-time aide.   A STC group and a nurse’s aide can all work together as part of the same team.   Friends have a head start as they know the care recipient (and their family) and can fill many needs

No.  STC is an evidence-informed group caregiving model that allows friends, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances to organize into a “caregiving family” to help someone they know in need of support.  The group’s efforts are meant not only to help the care recipient but also the family caregiver and the rest of the family. And if someone has