Speech Therapy

Senior speech therapy is a beneficial service for senior adults who have difficulty speaking or swallowing. Muscle weakness and shrinkage are common as people age and can lead to serious complications while trying to communicate with others and eating and drinking without choking. Speech therapy can also benefit individuals who live with dementia or experience a stroke or head injury, which can cause problems with speaking and eating. Enrolling in speech therapy for seniors is the best option for those whose health and well-being are impacted by their inability to communicate with others and eat without choking. 

At Baptist Retirement Community, we have a full-time staff of physical, speech, and occupational therapists with experience assisting seniors with a number of neurological issues. Our community has independent and assisted living programs, along with memory care, respite care, and short and long-term rehabilitation, to give our residents a fulfilling retirement. For more information about our senior services and other beneficial programs, send us a message online or call 325.313.7931 today to speak with our knowledgeable team. 

What Is Speech Therapy for Seniors? 

Speech therapy is a necessary service for seniors who have trouble talking and eating full meals. Our muscles can weaken and shrink as we age, which impacts our ability to speak clearly and swallow without choking. Speech therapy focuses on two types of disorders; aphasia and dysphagia. Aphasia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak clearly, and dysphagia is a disorder that affects the esophagus and throat muscles, making it difficult to eat and drink. 

Besides aging, there are other issues that can impact a senior’s ability to speak clearly and eat without choking. A stroke can affect the brain stem, bilateral hemispheres, and the medulla oblongata, which controls breathing, speaking, swallowing, blood pressure and heart rate, and other vital functions. A person’s speech and swallowing can also be affected by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injuries.  

Baptist Retirement Community offers senior speech therapy in San Angelo, TX, for senior adults who need assistance with speaking clearly and restoring lost abilities. Our programs are tailored to the individual and can adapt as their health changes while continuing to offer beneficial services and amenities that promote a comfortable and fulfilling retirement. 

What to Expect From a Senior Speech Therapy Program 

Senior speech therapy services include a number of therapies and treatments that can improve speech patterns, decrease the risk of choking, and make seniors feel more confident socializing with friends and family. In many cases, seniors can restore some, if not all, of their lost functions. If not, they will find new ways to communicate and eat nutritious meals.  

Here is just a sample of what you can expect from a senior speech therapy program: 

• You will work with an experienced speech therapist who will use various techniques to relearn how to speak or find new ways to communicate.  
• Strength-building exercises for your tongue, jaw, and lips 
• Physical and occupational therapy to address other issues caused by neurological illnesses or disorders 
• Comfortable rooms in a secure facility to prevent wandering or getting lost 
• Assistance with daily living activities 
• Healthy meals and snacks 
• Transportation to medical appointments 
• Plenty of socializing opportunities with other seniors 
• Participate in mentally stimulating activities 
• A dedicated team of RNs, therapists, and support staff to see to all of your needs 

A senior speech therapy program is very beneficial for senior adults who are living with dementia, suffer a stroke or head injury, or have other neurological issues. This program can restore lost function or find new ways of communicating and eating and supports a socially active lifestyle. 

Join Baptist Retirement Community for Our Senior Speech Therapy in San Angelo, TX 

Baptist Retirement Community is a full-service senior living community with independent and assisted living programs with comfortable homes, apartments, and private rooms for seniors to enjoy their golden years. We sit down with each resident to discuss the amenities and medical and therapeutic services we offer and create an individualized treatment plan that addresses all of their needs. We also offer a wide range of amenities and services that include: 

• A variety of different floorplans 
• Housekeeping and laundry services 
• An on-site restaurant with a full-time culinary team that creates healthy meals and snacks that consider dietary and medical restrictions 
• Plenty of mentally stimulating activities and planned events 
• Transportation services 
• A secure outdoor courtyard 
• Faith-based services 
• Medication management 

These are just a few of the benefits that our seniors can enjoy while living in our senior community and receiving beneficial services such as speech therapy.

Contact Baptist Retirement Community Today

To discover all of the benefits of Baptist Retirement Community’s senior speech therapy services, contact us at 325.313.7931 today to schedule a tour and meet our friendly team.