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Understanding the Journey of Dementia
Living with dementia presents unique challenges. Individuals may struggle with:
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Communicating their needs
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Losing independence (e.g., no longer driving, needing help with bathing or dressing)
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Feeling isolated as friends and family may not know how to help
Caregivers often face their own set of difficulties, such as:
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Emotional and physical exhaustion
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Financial strain
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Guilt and stress-related health issues
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Loss of personal time and career opportunities
How Senior TLC Supports You
Our care and support ensures that families and caregivers receive comprehensive services, including:
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Personalized Care: Learning each seniors life story to provide care that’s respectful, empathetic, and tailored to their needs.
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Practical Tools & Tips: We offer strategies to help caregivers manage challenging behaviors and redirect loved ones during moments of confusion or distress.
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Education & Resources: Learn about the many types of dementia—there are over 100—and how each may progress differently.
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Community Support: Our monthly dementia support group, open to all families and community members at no cost. You don’t need to be enrolled in Senior TLC to participate.
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“Dementia Live” Experience: Gain insight into what it feels like to live with dementia through this powerful, immersive simulation. It fosters empathy and understanding for caregivers, families, and staff.
Expertise & Care You Can Trust
Our team receives ongoing dementia care training to ensure your loved one is treated with dignity, compassion, and professionalism.
Common Types of Dementia We Support
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Most common form, typically affecting those over 65.
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Vascular Dementia: Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain.
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Parkinson’s Disease Dementia: Cognitive decline following a Parkinson’s diagnosis.
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Lewy Body Dementia: May include sleep disturbances and fluctuating cognition.
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Mixed Dementia: A combination of multiple types, such as Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.
We're Here For You
Senior TLC is committed to helping families keep their loved ones safe, supported, and connected to the community. Whether you're seeking care for a family member or looking for guidance as a caregiver, we’re here to help.
Helpful Resources
Alzheimer’s Association - 24/7 Help Line: 800-272-3900
Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Caregiving – Available on YouTube
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Join virtually or in person!
In the past few years we have seen an increasing trend of seniors with an Alzheimer's, Dementia, or similar diagnosis who are choosing to age at home, and we recognize that these diagnoses come with their own difficulties.
Our goal is to provide support to these caregivers by opening our Gastonia center to the community one evening a month for our Dementia Caregiver Support Group, led by Memory Care Wellness Advocate, Vernell Mitchell.
"So many caregivers come in thinking that no one experiences or understands what they are going through. Our support group offers a safe and supportive space where caregivers can share information and experiences with others who understand.
My goal is to help you leave feeling supported and relieved. You are not alone, and you shouldn't have to feel like you are."
Vernell Michell
Memory Care Wellness Advocate
Dementia Support Landing Contact
2025 Dementia Caregiver Support Group Information
We understand that stress often comes along with the role of being a caregiver to someone living with Dementia, which is why we invite you to join our support group.
If you want to talk, listen, or simply just attend, we welcome you.
Let Senior TLC become a resource for assisting to keep your loved one at home.
Our support group is typically held on the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Below are our 2025 support group dates:
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January 29th
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February 26th
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March 26th
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April 30th
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May 28th
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June 25th
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July 30th
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August 27th
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September 24th
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October 29th
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November 26th
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December 17th
Interested in Care or Attending Our Support Group? Contact Us Today!
Call us at 980-308-0858 or fill out the form below and we will reach out to you!
Our care team is dedicated to helping with the needs of family caregivers and their loved ones so they can continue to age in place. We specialize in caring for seniors, whether it’s health care, home care, care coordination, or just having someone to call when you need assistance, PACE is there every step of the way.
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last updated 10.16.2025
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