Eligibility for most services of the Department require that a person be at least 60 years of age and older.
The exceptions are as follows:
For the Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program the eligibility begins at 55 years of age.
The Family Caregiver Support Program has several categories of eligibility. Senior Services can help:
Any unpaid adult who takes care of a person over the age of 60
Any unpaid adult who takes care of someone of any age who has a diagnosis of dementia
Any adult over the age of 55 who is raising a child under 19 in place of the parents. The adult must be related by blood or step relationship
Call Senior Services at 704-216-7700 for additional clarification.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Individuals are not charged for the services of the department but everyone is encouraged and given the opportunity to make a voluntary contribution. These funds are then used to expand services to help additional people. No one is denied services if they are unable to contribute towards the cost.