SAGE FAQS

How can I sign up?
Visit unthscstaging.wpengine.com/SAGE to complete the online application or call 817-735-0289 to request an application packet in the mail.

What are the eligibility requirements to becoming a Senior Mentor?
Applicants must be able to meet the expectations mentioned, as well as maintain a certain level of cognition, pass a general background check, and live within 30 minutes of the Health Science Center campus. If you have any questions about eligibility, call 817-735-0289.

How will I know if I am accepted into the SAGE Program?
Upon receiving your application, we will send you a welcome letter with more information about what to expect next. If you are placed on a waiting list, we will contact you as soon as a SAGE student team becomes available.

Can my student team offer medical advice if I have a concern?
No. Students are not allowed to offer any type of medical advice and are not licensed medical professionals. If you have a question  concerning your health, please contact your primary care physician.

Can I participate if I am homebound or without transportation?
Yes. Visits are conducted either in-person, where the students travel to your home, or online via Zoom or similar platform.

What if I do not have any health issues, can I still participate?
Many of our current Senior Mentors are very healthy and active. You do not need to have any health conditions to participate.

How often will I see my students and how long do the visits last?
The student team will visit you a total of four times over the course of the calendar year. Visits occur twice in the spring and twice in the fall, with each visit lasting 1-1 ½ hours each. Your students will contact you directly to set up each meeting at a time that fits your schedule.

What if I have a team but cannot participate in one of the visits?
If you are unavailable to meet with your team for an upcoming meeting, please let us know and we can find a temporary replacement for your team. If you are not able to continue or are no longer interested in participating in SAGE, we can pair your team with another mentor.

Will I have the same student team for all visits?
Yes! Teams are paired with their mentor for all four meetings. This allows students and mentors to form a bond, and Senior Mentors can watch their students grow within their professions and as a team.

Will my health information be kept confidential?
Yes. All personal and health information collected during the visits is kept safe through a secure online database. If at any point you are not comfortable answering a question or performing a screening, you are welcome to decline.

Who do I contact if I have a question or want to refer someone
to the program?
Feel free to contact a SAGE Representative Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for assistance. Call 817-735-0289 or send an email to SAGE@unthsc.edu.