https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-senior-smart-showenHealth & FitnessCopyright Melissa Sprouse Brownehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8f9db8a0bc140e69571ffa15d4b9869a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-senior-smart-showSat, 24 Feb 2024 22:08:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneMelissa Sprouse Brownefeeds@spreaker.comJoin us for informative and lively discussions of timely topics in senior care. We educate you about the many areas involved in caring for a loved one.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-carolina-realty-offers-services-for-seniors--58810345www.screaltyonline.com or call us today at 803-791-3800. South Carolina Realty, where we’ll help you find your way home.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58810345Sat, 24 Feb 2024 22:07:57 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneHi, I’m Melissa Sprouse Browne with South Carolina Realty. Our state has emerged as a retirement paradise, attracting people from across the nation. With stunning landscapes and a mild climate, South Carolina offers the perfect setting for active...www.screaltyonline.com or call us today at 803-791-3800. South Carolina Realty, where we’ll help you find your way home.]]>32cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cora-care-top-job-tuesday--57448031http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2023/01/08/cora-care--top-job-tuesdaySun, 08 Jan 2023 05:30:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneCora Care is seeking professionals in the fields of caregiving and nursing to join our fast-growing team!123cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caregiver-planning--57448026http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2023/01/08/caregiver-planningSun, 08 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneA care plan is an organiational tool outlining needs, actions and responsibilities to ensure that seniors, family members, caregivers and other health professionals know what to do on a daily basis.36cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cora-care-offers-in-home-care-for-seniors-in-central-south-carolina--57448020http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2019/08/26/cora-care-offers-in-home-care-for-seniors-in-central-south-carolinaMon, 26 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneWe are a local, family-owned firm specializing in assisting seniors and their families with activities of daily living. Our mission is to provide home care and placement services that meet the physical, emotional and social needs of our clients and...32cora care,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,senior living placement serviccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-caregivers-training-program-taking-care-of-your-parents--57448024http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/06/17/the-caregivers-training-program-taking-care-of-your-parentsSun, 17 Jun 2018 20:03:42 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn this episode of The Senior Smart Show, we talk about the book called The Caregivers Training Program. As we grow older, the baby boomers, Generation X and everyone in between will be touched in some way by the issues of elder care. It is a...1021caregivers training program,elder care,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,senior smart showclean125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/full-list-of-resources-for-seniors-and-families-through-the-senior-living-guide--57448028http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/06/06/full-list-of-resources-for-seniors-and-families-through-the-senior-living-guideWed, 06 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn this episode of The Senior Living Guide, we talk with Crystal Schafer of The Senior Living Guide about all of the many resources available in their publication. Available in both print and online at www.seniorlivingguide.com, this directory of...2926elder care,make the point radio,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,senior living guidecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-about-geriatric-care-management--57448033http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/05/30/learning-about-geriatric-care-managementWed, 30 May 2018 13:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn today's episode of The Senior Smart Show, we're joined by Kate Vos of Midlands Area Senior Services, a provider of geriatric care management. With an extensive background in social work, Kate offers her years of experience to help families make the...3056elder care,make the point radio,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,the senior smart showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advice-for-seniors-and-caregivers-on-the-afternoon-drive-with-keven-cohen--57448030http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/05/23/advice-for-seniors-and-caregivers-on-the-afternoon-drive-with-keven-cohenWed, 23 May 2018 20:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn today's episode, Melissa Sprouse Browne joins Keven Cohen on The Afternoon Drive to talk about a number of different senior care issues, including how to choose a home care company, what to do when it's time to talk to your loved one about not...1648elder care,keven cohen,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,the pointcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dental-health-concerns-for-seniors--57448048http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/05/16/dental-health-concerns-for-seniorsWed, 16 May 2018 13:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn this episode of The Senior Smart Show, Dr. Gary Raymond visits us in studio to talk about seniors and dental health. We discuss the importance of maintaining good oral care and how regular check-ups can save money in the long run by not letting a...2730dental care,elder care,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,the senior smart showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/choosing-a-home-care-company-evaluating-selecting-and-paying-for-care--57448053http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/05/09/choosing-a-home-care-company-evaluating-selecting-and-paying-for-careWed, 09 May 2018 13:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn today's episode of The Senior Smart Show, our in-studio guest is Charles Brown with Right at Home In-Home Care and Assistance. A thorough outline of what you need to consider when choosing a home care company is discussed, including licensing,...2923elder care,make the point radio,melissa sprouse browne,right at home,senior carecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-option-in-independent-senior-living--57448039http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/05/02/new-option-in-independent-senior-livingWed, 02 May 2018 13:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn this episode of The Senior Smart Show, we talk with Melisa and Angela from Discovery Village at Sandhill about the brand new independent senior living option coming in the first quarter of 2019 in northeast Columbia. Discovery Senior Living is...2858elder care,make the point radio,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,senior independent livingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scams-and-con-artists-how-to-spot-the-bad-guys-and-avoid-becoming-a-victim--57448017http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/04/25/scams-and-con-artists--how-to-spot-the-bad-guys-and-avoid-becoming-a-victimWed, 25 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneBe smarter than the con! On today's episode, learn how to defeat scammers and con artists with tips from the experts at the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Special Deputy Tom Smith and Captain Heidi Jackson provide current trends on the four...2921elder abuse,eldercare,melissa sprouse browne,scams,senior careclean117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/va-benefits-for-seniors-and-spouses--57448042http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/04/18/va-benefits-for-seniors-and-spousesWed, 18 Apr 2018 13:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn The Senior Smart Show today, we chat with Howard Metcalf, the director of the SC Division of Veterans' Affairs about the different programs and resources available for veterans, spouses and dependants. Programs that can benefits seniors, such as...2207caregiving,makethepointradio,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,veterans benefitscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-mortgage-products-for-seniors--57448052http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/04/11/great-mortgage-products-for-seniorsWed, 11 Apr 2018 22:30:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn the April 11th episode of The Senior Smart Show, mortgage expert James Fleshman of Foundation Mortgage Corporation joins us in studio to discuss financial products available for seniors. A thorough explanation of traditional mortgage products that...2861makethepointradio,melissasprousebrowne,seniorcare,seniorsmartshow,thepointcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-you-need-to-know-about-hospice-care-and-advance-directives--57448032http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/04/04/what-you-need-to-know-about-hospice-care-and-advance-directivesWed, 04 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn this episode of The Senior Smart Show, Tanieka Ward and Edna McClain from MSA Hospice teach us about the different types of advance directives and The Five Wishes Booklet. Health care and durable power of attorney documents are important directives...2935caregiving,hospice,makethepointradio,melissasprousebrowne,thepointcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-inspections-and-getting-your-senior-s-home-ready-to-sell--57448045http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/03/28/home-inspections-and-getting-your-seniors-home-ready-to-sellWed, 28 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneOn this episode of The Senior Smart Show, we give you guidelines for preparing your senior's home for sale. By outlining the usual order of events from preparing to put a home on the market, to the pre-list inspection, followed by the repairs and...2921ben welch,caregiving,makethepointradio,melissa sprouse browne,real estatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cancer-screening-and-pharmacy-pgx-screening-through-genetic-testing--57448040http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/03/14/cancer-screening-and-pharmacy-pgx-screening-through-genetic-testingWed, 14 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneMike Terry from Senior Healthcare Screening visits us in studio to discuss testing for cancer through our genes and how to find out what medications we can and can't metabolize. "Our cancer screening will provide comprehensive reports of genetic...3156caregiving,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,seniorsmartshow,senior smart showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-is-it-time-to-call-hospice--57448019http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/03/07/when-is-it-time-to-call-hospiceWed, 07 Mar 2018 14:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneDiscussion of hospice and palliative care with special guest Marsha Clayman from Homestead Hospice in Columbia, SC. Hosted by Melissa Sprouse Browne. Includes the weekly feature, the Medicare Minute.3363elder care,hospice care,make the point radio,melissa sprouse browne,senior carecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decluttering-and-organizing-tips-for-seniors-and-caregivers--57448047http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/02/28/decluttering-and-organizing-tips-for-seniors-and-caregiversWed, 28 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneThe February 28, 2018 episode of The Senior Smart Show. Featuring Ben Welch from Angel Transition Services, talking about decluttering and organizing. Hosted by Melissa Sprouse Browne.2899ben welch,elder care,make the point radio,melissa sprouse browne,senior carecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-about-assistive-technology-and-how-devices-can-help-seniors--57448057http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/02/21/learning-about-assistive-technology-and-how-devices-can-help-seniorsWed, 21 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneSenior Smart Show from 2/21/18. Includes interviews with Dr. Carol Page on Assistive Technology and the 25th Annual Assistive Technology Expo on 3/6/18. Also includes an interview with Bill Mooneyhan from the West Columbia Beautification Foundation,...2920cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-the-five-love-languages-with-someone-with-dementia--57448061http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/02/14/using-the-five-love-languages-with-someone-with-dementiaWed, 14 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneA special Valentine's Day's episode of The Senior Smart Show, we talk about The Five Love Languages and using this tool for communicating with a loved one with dementia (or other cognitive impairment). A person with dementia still experiences emotion,...2920caregiving,dementia care,melissasprousebrowne,seniorcare,seniorsmartshowcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-respite-care--57448022http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/02/07/the-importance-of-respite-careWed, 07 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneThe February 7th, 2018 episode of The Senior Smart Show. Hosted by Melissa Sprouse Browne, with special guest Janet Altman, Executive Director of the SC Respite Coalition. Great discussion about respite care and how family caregivers across the...2920elder care,make the point radio,melissa sprouse browne,respite care,senior carecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-in-the-sandwich-generation--57448058http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/01/31/living-in-the-sandwich-generationWed, 31 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneThe January 31st edition of the Senior Smart Show, featuring a discussion about the blended family of a sandwich generation. In studio guests: Mary White, her 85 year old father Bill Tupper Austin and his new bride, 83 year old Nancy Whaley Austin....2834elder care,make the point radio,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,senior smart showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reverse-mortgages-for-seniors--57448060http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/01/24/reverse-mortgages-for-seniorsWed, 24 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneThe January 24th edition of The Senior Smart Show, featuring James Fleshman with Foundation Mortgage Corporation. Thorough discussion of reverse mortgages and how they can benefit a senior! Hosted by Melissa Sprouse Browne.2897elder care,foundation mortgage corporatio,reverse mortgages,senior care,senior smart showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/palmetto-senior-show-and-winter-safety-tips-for-seniors--57448035http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/01/17/palmetto-senior-show-and-winter-safety-tips-for-seniorsWed, 17 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneJanuary 17th, 2018 edition of The Senior Smart Show. Includes an interview with Steve Rabon from Paper Pro in West Columbia, talking about the Palmetto Senior Show on 1/18/18. Also includes a discussion of winter safety tips for seniors. Hosted by...2769elder care,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,senior smart show,the point radiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-help-seniors-through-moving-to-a-care-community-or-downsizing--57448051http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/01/10/how-to-help-seniors-through-moving-to-a-care-community-or-downsizingWed, 10 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneFrom having the initial conversation with your parent or loved one about moving to a care community, be it independent or assisted living or perhaps even memory care, there are a lot of considerations to handle. Ben Welch from Angel Transition...2895eldercare,melissa sprouse browne,screalty,senior care,south carolina realtycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leeza-gibbons-talks-about-the-needs-of-caregivers--57448037http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seniorsmartshow/2018/01/03/leeza-gibbons-talks-about-the-needs-of-caregiversWed, 03 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000Melissa Sprouse BrowneLeeza Gibbons joins us, along with Marti Colucci from Leeza's Care Connection, as we delve into the needs of caregivers. Taking care of a loved one can be a 24/7 job that leaves you tired and stressed out, so having support is critical. Leeza's Care...2924leeza gibbons,leezas care connection,melissa sprouse browne,senior care,senior smart showcleanfull