Senior TLC - Charlotte

Senior TLC - Charlotte Senior TLC is a PACE program, a Medicare and Medicaid State option that provides a different kind of care.

We serve participants 55 and older, offering both preventive and long-term care services for individuals who need a nursing home level of care. Senior TLC (formerly PACE of the Southern Piedmont) is here to help you continue living in the home and community you love. The Program of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) is a Medicare not for profit, Medicaid State option program. We serve participants 55 and o

lder, by providing preventive and long-term care services for those requiring nursing home level of care. Our number one goal is to empower our aging population with the choice to live safely in the home they love. Our PACE team will work closely with you to determine program eligibility and any out of pocket cost.

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and if you or someone you love is among the more than 50 million American adults livin...
05/28/2026

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and if you or someone you love is among the more than 50 million American adults living with it, you already know — it shapes the day in ways nobody else really sees.

This is your gentle reminder: Needing help with opening jars, climbing stairs or reaching the top shelf is not a failure. It's living wisely with a real condition.

If arthritis is making everyday tasks harder for someone you love, in-home support can make a real difference.

Today is National Senior Health & Fitness Day — and it lands perfectly in the middle of Older Americans Month with its "...
05/27/2026

Today is National Senior Health & Fitness Day — and it lands perfectly in the middle of Older Americans Month with its "Champion Your Health" theme.

It is never, ever too late to start moving. The research is clear that even gentle, consistent movement in older adulthood improves balance, strength, mood and sleep — and reduces the risk of falls and chronic disease.

You don't need a gym. You don't need fancy equipment. You don't need to push through pain. A few ideas to start:

→ A 10-minute walk after meals
→ Chair yoga or seated stretches in the morning
→ Standing on one foot while you brush your teeth (great for balance)
→ Lifting something light during a favorite TV show
→ Gardening, dancing in the kitchen, walking to the mailbox

Pick one small thing today. Then do it again tomorrow. That's how it starts.

What's one way you stay moving?

Today we remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country.We hold them, and the families they ...
05/25/2026

Today we remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country.

We hold them, and the families they left behind, in our thoughts.

Here's something most people don't know: untreated hearing loss is one of the largest known modifiable risk factors for ...
05/23/2026

Here's something most people don't know: untreated hearing loss is one of the largest known modifiable risk factors for dementia.

A landmark 2020 Lancet Commission report identified hearing loss as the single biggest potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia in midlife. The connection makes sense — when the brain has to work harder to interpret muffled sound, it pulls cognitive resources away from memory and thinking. Over time, social withdrawal often follows, which compounds the problem.

The good news: Treating hearing loss helps. Hearing aids, when worn consistently, are linked to slower cognitive decline.

If you've noticed a loved one turning the TV up, asking "what?" more often, or quietly opting out of conversations they used to enjoy — it's worth a hearing check. May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, and a simple appointment could be one of the most powerful health acts you take this year.

Share this with someone who needs to hear it.

05/22/2026

We get asked sometimes why caregivers stay at Senior TLC.

The answer isn't one big thing. It's a lot of small things.

It's a schedule that respects your life. It's office staff who pick up the phone when you need them. It's being trusted to do the work you trained for, without being micromanaged. It's the relationships our caregivers build with the people they serve — the ones who feel like family after a few months.

It's also being part of a team that genuinely values caregiving as the meaningful work it is. Not "just a job." Not "something to do." Real, important work that changes lives.

If you're a caregiver looking for a place that feels different — we'd love to meet you. Visit our website to view open positions in the Charlotte area.

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness an epidemic — and warned that for older adults especially, it carrie...
05/21/2026

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness an epidemic — and warned that for older adults especially, it carries health risks comparable to smoking 15 ci******es a day.

That can sound dramatic. But for anyone who's watched a parent or grandparent slowly stop calling, stop going out, stop lighting up the way they used to — it's familiar.

Loneliness in older adults rarely announces itself. It looks like fewer phone calls. Quieter holidays. A slow withdrawal from things they used to love. And it has real consequences — for cognitive health, heart health and overall well-being.

The good news is that small things actually move the needle. A standing weekly phone call. A short visit. A meal shared. A regular companion to chat with and run errands alongside.

If you're worried about a loved one feeling isolated, we'd love to talk with you about companion care. Reach out to Senior TLC — small consistent presence makes a real difference.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and here's something most people don't think about: older adults are at the highest ...
05/20/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and here's something most people don't think about: older adults are at the highest risk.

Decades of sun exposure add up. Skin gets thinner. The body's ability to repair UV damage slows. And many of the people most at risk are the same ones least likely to think about sunscreen — because they grew up in an era when nobody talked about it.

A few small things make a real difference:

→ Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ on the face, ears, neck and hands every morning
→ Wear a wide-brimmed hat for outdoor time
→ Schedule annual skin checks with a dermatologist
→ Watch for new spots, changing moles or sores that don't heal

Championing your health includes the skin you've lived in your whole life. If you're caring for an aging parent, this is a great month to add sunscreen to their morning routine — or to book that overdue dermatology appointment.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and there's one thing we want every family to know — a four-letter word that cou...
05/19/2026

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and there's one thing we want every family to know — a four-letter word that could save a life.

B.E. F.A.S.T.

→ B — Balance Loss
→ E — Eye (Vision) Changes
→ F — Face drooping
→ A — Arm weakness
→ S — Speech Difficulty
→ T — Time to call 911

When stroke is treated within the first few hours, outcomes are dramatically better. But that window closes fast — which is why recognizing the signs at home matters so much.

Save this post. Share it. It could be the post that helps someone in your family act when seconds count.

We're hiring!If you're someone who feels called to this work — who has the patience, the warmth and the dedication it ta...
05/17/2026

We're hiring!

If you're someone who feels called to this work — who has the patience, the warmth and the dedication it takes — we'd love to meet you. We offer flexible scheduling, real support and the chance to do work that genuinely matters.

Visit our website to view open positions and apply today. Or share this with someone who'd be a perfect fit.

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day — and it's a great excuse to do something we love recommending: baking with someone...
05/15/2026

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day — and it's a great excuse to do something we love recommending: baking with someone you love.

For older adults, especially those living with cognitive decline, baking is a small kind of magic. The smell of warm cookies, the rhythm of stirring, the familiar feel of a wooden spoon in hand — these multi-sensory experiences can unlock memories that conversation alone can't reach. A favorite recipe from childhood. A grandmother's kitchen. A holiday tradition.

You don't have to make anything fancy. A simple batch of chocolate chip cookies, made together, with a little flour on the counter and a story or two between batches, is more than enough.

What's the recipe in your family that always feels like home?

Family caregivers are some of the most quietly exhausted people in America.If you're caring for an aging parent, partner...
05/14/2026

Family caregivers are some of the most quietly exhausted people in America.

If you're caring for an aging parent, partner or grandparent, you may already know the signs: Trouble sleeping even when you're tired, irritability that surprises you, the feeling that you're constantly behind. Maybe you've stopped doing things you used to enjoy. Maybe you've stopped seeing friends. Maybe you can't remember the last time someone asked how *you* were doing.

This is burnout, and it's not a personal failing. It's what happens when a person carries more than any one person can carry alone.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this is your reminder: Respite isn't a luxury. It's care for the caregiver. A few hours, a weekend, a regular weekly break — it can change everything.

If you're feeling stretched thin and want to talk through respite care options, reach out to Senior TLC. We'd love to help.

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6133 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC
28215

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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