Senior Info Series with Treemont Health Care Center Staff

Ask the Experts on  KSEV 700 AM with host Gary Knight

Our Treemont Team visits with KSEV 700 AM’s host Gary Knight on “Ask the Experts” a Sunday radio talk show in which Gary interviews local experts in the areas of health, legal, finance, and home improvement. In this special Senior Info Series, Gary and Treemont staff answer Houston’s questions about senior living options including:

• When is it time to consider senior care?
• What are the benefits of independent living?
• How do I navigate rehabilitation after a hospital stay?
• What are my payment options for senior care?

Episodes

Senior Care Options Explained

An overview of types of care

Retirement living, assisted living, continuum of care campus. What do all these terms mean? How do I know which type of care is right for me? Gary and the Treemont team break down the options and help you navigate the decision process. They share the stories of how different seniors have found their perfect senior living fit.

In this episode:

• Why consider a senior living option
• Benefits of a retirement community
• Having a family discussion about care
• VA Benefit Program
• Senior community costs

Is it Time To Consider Senior Care?

What motivates a family to explore senior living options

Gary and the Treemont team continue their senior info series by discussing the timing for choosing alternative care.

In this episode:

• What are the warning signs for family?
• When does a loved one need a more supportive environment?
• The Road Map to Senior Care
• The benefits of living in a retirement community

How to Navigate Rehab After a Hospital Stay

What factors should be considered for therapy success

Rehab care may be needed after a fall, illness, or hospitalization. Gary and the Treemont team dive into the details of choosing a care facility and the services offered and share 5 Tips to Navigating your rehab stay.

In this episode:

• What is a Skilled Nursing Facility?
• The goals of rehab/therapy
• How do I choose a rehab center?
• How do I pay for rehab?
• Tips to ensure a quality outcome

The 5 Basic Needs of Seniors

What prompts a move to a senior living community? 

There are five basic needs that seniors look for in their home environment. When these needs aren’t met a retirement community may be the right choice.

In this episode:

• Safety and Security
• Companionship
• Value
• Maintenance-free living
• Comfort

Healthy at the Holidays

Seasonal awareness for your senior

A holiday visit may uncover new needs for your loved one. Gary and the Treemont team identify safety, mental health, and daily living warning signs for families.

In this episode:

• What should families look for when they visit home?
• Isolation and loneliness
• Inclement weather can lead to shut in
• Importance of community and celebration

Medicare Rehab Options

The Road  Map to Senior Care

Gary and the Treemont team continue their senior info series discussing the timing for choosing alternative care.

In this episode:

• What are the warning signs for family?
• When does a loved one need a more supportive environment?
• The Road Map to Senior Care
• The benefits of living in a retirement community

Retirement Community Options

Living options to meet your senior needs

With many different types of senior care and living options, navigating your needs can be confusing. In this episode, the Treemont team and Gary review different types of care and how your address doesn’t need to change if your needs do.

In this episode:

• What should I know about the staff?
• How do I pay for various senior care levels?
• What constitutes a ‘protected’ environment?
• What daily living assistance is available?