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Local alternative to Nursing Home and Assisted Living for Seniors

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By: Mohamed Basha, RN CMC BA AAS AA
Care Manger Certified & Aging Life Care Professionals

As our population ages, healthcare providers are facing greater challenges in meeting their patient’s needs.  Illness, injury and the natural aging process create a need for specialized services beyond the clinical setting.  Often these patients need help with the tasks of day-to-day living, but do not yet meet the criteria for traditional home health care such as skilled nursing services or physical therapy.  Moving to a nursing home or assisted living community may be an option for some, but most seniors, if given a choice, prefer to remain in the comfort and familiarity of the homes they love.  For most families, quitting work to stay home and care for an aging love one simply is not an option. 

There is a local alternative.  TLC HomeCare Services provides home care services, enabling seniors to remain safely in their own homes with as much independence as their condition allows.  TLC’s experienced caregivers can assist with the tasks of daily living such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, transportation and, of course, companionship and socialization.  Personal care services including but not limited to help with bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation services are provided with the client’s privacy and dignity in mind.

As Vermont’s only nurse-owned homecare company, all of the services are supervised and coordinated by Registered Nurses. Every client is assessed by an RN, and an individualized care plan is developed to meet his or her needs. This unique service provides the individual and their family greater peace of mind that comes from knowing that their health and wellness are incorporated to any of the services that they receive.


From a few hours a week to around the clock, including a live-in option, TLC’s professional staff stands ready to provide our treasured seniors and their families with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that they don’t have to leave home to receive the care they need.  TLC also offers transportation and short-term care for individuals undergoing outpatient diagnostics and procedures.

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