IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! This week we're dropping an encore episode that originally aired in March, 2023 when the podcast was brand new. Now, over a year later, we have so many more listeners who we're sure want to hear our interview with Kath

A Family Helping Families

21 days ago 33m

Meet two sisters whose own caregiving experience helped them focus on older clients looking to relocate and downsize, and on working with the loved ones when a home needs sold following a death or move to a senior community. Becky Traynham and

Your Community as Caregivers

Apr 17th, 2024 32m 32s

This episode is about filling the gap. Host Anna Gelbman Edmonds interviews Rev. Dr. Regina Moore, the executive director of the South Carolina Christian Action Council, the organization that sponsors this podcast. Learn how her caregiving ex

Traveling with Mobility Issues

Apr 3rd, 2024 31m 34s

Mobility issues shouldn't prevent anyone from going where they want, for business or pleasure. Whether your impairment is permanent or temporary, there's a way to get from point A to point B with a minimum of hassle. Listen to Chris Carpenter o

What Happens When You Don't Make Plans

Mar 20th, 2024 30m 43s

Do you have a will? A living will? A healthcare or financial power of attorney directive? Attorney Kimberly Raber explains just how catastrophic things can get if you or a loved one dies without these and other critical documents in place. Est

Senior Drivers

Mar 6th, 2024 29m 52s

Are you concerned that maybe your parents or another senior loved one should no longer be driving? Maybe you're even wondering that about yourself! It's a hard topic to broach with seniors because they usually think that means the end of their

Non-Medical Transportation

Feb 21st, 2024 26m 12s

Seniors and others with mobility issues often find it difficult getting to and from the places they want to visit. Whether the destination is the barbershop, the dentist, the mall, or simply lunch out with family and friends, it shouldn't be a

Just in C.A.S.E.

Feb 7th, 2024 38m 10s

Today's episode proves that no community is too small to care for its seniors. Listen to City of Cayce (SC) Police Chief Chris Cowan explain how and why he created the C.A.S.E. program: Cayce Assisting Seniors and Elderly.Listen to Richland Co.

Relocating and Downsizing

Jan 24th, 2024 28m 19s

Senior real estate specialist Will Thrift and senior move manager Kinsley Turnipseed share just about everything seniors and their families want to know about relocating to a new home and downsizing to a smaller one. Why bringing on a professio

Getting Help with Downsizing or Aging in Place

Jan 10th, 2024 31m 44s

If you or a loved one is considering downsizing or preparing to age in place, call Jessica Brim, owner of B.Moved. She's a professional organizer and move manager, who specializes in assisting seniors and their families. She provides as little

Encore: A Caregiver's War Story

Dec 27th, 2023 39m 24s

The host of Navigating in Reverse shares openly from her experience about an aspect of caregiving nobody seems to be talking about. Melissa Busby of Carolina Health Care is in the studio for additional insight on the subject. This episode origi

Dealing with Dementia Differently

Dec 13th, 2023 34m 5s

Are you caring for someone with dementia? The first thing you need to know is that you're not alone. This interview is with Lizette Cloete, a dementia specialist and educator who owns Think Different Dementia, LLC . She shares how different y

Healthy Brains!

Nov 29th, 2023 34m 24s

Marti Colucci is no stranger to those in the caregiving community and is a dementia expert. She recently started her own consulting business, Piece of Mind, which focuses on brain health. The brain is just like all the other muscles in our body

Elder Law: Putting Plans in Place

Nov 15th, 2023 33m 47s

Elder law attorney Sarah Clingman offers lots of free advice pertaining to wills, POAs, health directives and avoiding family conflicts as much as possible. Don't miss this episode!Read the article we referenced on guardianships and conservator

Fire Safety for Seniors

Nov 1st, 2023 35m 14s

Dep. Fire Marshall Ariel Thomas of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department shares safety tips specific to seniors and caregivers for preventing fires and making access to their homes easier for first responders in the event of an emergency. Cont

Aging in Place with Affordable Medical Equipment

Oct 17th, 2023 28m 46s

Even if it were possible to build enough senior living facilities fast enough to house all the Baby Boomers needing care now or later, how many can afford the cost of assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing? There are alternatives, and

Medicare Q&A: Annual Open Enrollment

Oct 3rd, 2023 28m 27s

The response to our previous episode on Medicare was so great that I decided we need to dive deeper into the questions people have. To help answer some of those questions, and because it’s almost open enrollment season, I interviewed Jennifer M

Project H.O.P.E. with Sheriff Leon Lott

Sep 19th, 2023 25m 32s

Guest Sheriff Leon Lott of Richland County, South Carolina, shares about Project H.O.P.E., a program he developed 30 years ago to assist seniors in the community.Navigating in Reverse is written and produced by The F-Suite, LLC. All right rese

Dementia: Creative Communication

Sep 5th, 2023 27m 44s

Communicating with people suffering from dementia can be quite a challenge. Gerontologist Amy LaGrant got creative and came up with an innovative and successful way to stay in touch with her father during the end of his life. You'll be inspired

A Caregiver's War Story

Aug 22nd, 2023 38m 35s

Being Intentional About Self-Care

Aug 8th, 2023 34m 3s

Busy business owners Suzanne Brunnemer and Kia Brown talk about their battles with finding time for self-care and then surprise listeners with what each of their businesses offer anyone looking for fun, relaxing and creative "me" time. Mann Too

Medicare Q&A

Jul 25th, 2023 25m 38s

Independent insurance agent Caroline Ward specializes in Medicare and focuses on educating those preparing to enroll and those needing to make changes in their current Medicare plan. Learn why its critical to talk with a Medicare specialist. Me

Book Talk: "Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff"

Jul 11th, 2023 27m 41s

Got too much stuff? This episode's guests can help with that! Professional organizer and certified senior move manager Kinsley Turnipseed shares why she loves the book “Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff" and follows the principles outlined in i

Aging in Place

Jun 27th, 2023 33m 57s

With the cost of long-term care in a senior living facility skyrocketing, more and more people are considering the advantages of aging in place. It's been proven that seniors who remain in their homes for as long as possible (ideally forever) e

Seniors and Technology

Jun 13th, 2023 26m 17s

This episode of Navigating in Reverse covers a broad topic: seniors using technology. Each subtopic deserves its own conversation, but here Earl Gregorich of Small Business Right offers tips and advice on seniors' use of and caregivers' monitor