Navigate Wellness

Navigate Wellness We remove the burden and overwhelm often felt from adult children caring for their aging loved ones.

No, our recommendations aren't exclusive to Navigate Wellness. We help manage external services and coordinate with othe...
05/04/2026

No, our recommendations aren't exclusive to Navigate Wellness. We help manage external services and coordinate with other providers to ensure everything fits within your overall care plan. We'll tell you what we do and why, but also present other options.

Read more FAQs: https://mynavigatewellness.com/faq/

When you find yourself as the sole decision maker for your aging parent, you're likely overwhelmed. Instead of guessin...
05/03/2026

When you find yourself as the sole decision maker for your aging parent, you're likely overwhelmed.

Instead of guessing on what to do next and when, give us a call. We're here to take care of your parent so you can spend your time being their child.

Schedule a free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/navigatewellness/clarity-call

Death doulas bring incredible emotional support. Hospice brings specialized comfort care. But neither is built to do wha...
05/02/2026

Death doulas bring incredible emotional support. Hospice brings specialized comfort care. But neither is built to do what we do: show up as a full team, with clinical nursing expertise, care coordination, and ongoing relationship — before, during, and after the hardest moments.

We're not a single person with a single role. We're a coordinated circle of support that adapts as needs change. Because at the end of life, they always do.

Every time I go to doctor's appointments with clients, I'm reminded of why it matters so much.I was in an appointment re...
05/01/2026

Every time I go to doctor's appointments with clients, I'm reminded of why it matters so much.

I was in an appointment recently, and I could feel the room shifting. The physician was focused on what didn't fit the diagnosis. My client was getting flustered. You could feel her shrinking.

So I just paused it.

I said: "We believe you. We believe that what you're experiencing is real. And doctor, if this doesn't fit her current diagnosis, I'm wondering if that means we need a new one."

The whole energy in the room changed.

She looked at me and said, "Thank you." That was it. Just thank you.

I think about how many appointments happen every single day where no one says that. Where an 85-year-old walks in with real concerns and walks out feeling like a burden. Where pain gets dismissed as "well, you're getting older."

Where an intelligent, high-powered person gets reduced to their age.

They have lived in that body their entire life. They know when something is wrong. Our job is to make sure someone in that room believes them and knows how to ask the right questions to get them answers.

That's what we train our team to do. That's what showing up looks like.

-Janie

Some of the most important moments, like getting out of bed in the morning and settling in for the night, can be the har...
04/30/2026

Some of the most important moments, like getting out of bed in the morning and settling in for the night, can be the hardest for people with reduced mobility.

Our Pop-Up & Lay-Down service provides consistent support at the two most vulnerable points of the day, giving you the help you need and your family peace of mind.

Morning "Pop-Up" support:
▪️Safe assistance getting out of bed
▪️Help with morning routines and medication
▪️Breakfast setup and encouragement

Evening "Lay-Down" support:
▪️Dinner assistance and medication reminders
▪️Help getting safely into bed
▪️Ensuring comfort and security for the night

Start and end each day with confidence: https://mynavigatewellness.com/pop-up-lay-down-care/

04/29/2026

I work in healthcare... but I'm not a nurse. Shocking, right?

Here's what I do: I focus on resource allocation, logistical management, communicating with your doctors, and making sure every gap in your loved one's healthcare is filled.

People in healthcare have licenses for a reason. That license gives them a scope to operate within. Operating outside of that scope? Dangerous for everyone.

Everyone has their expertise, and sticking to that expertise keeps everyone safe.

Learn more about our full-service senior care: https://mynavigatewellness.com/full-service-senior-care/

I went to visit a client who was struggling in the hospital one day. It was just her and me. She had gotten a new health...
04/24/2026

I went to visit a client who was struggling in the hospital one day. It was just her and me. She had gotten a new health plan, and it was moving forward quickly.

I asked her if we could pause and talk frankly. I told her I didn't think this plan was in line with what we had talked about that day in the ER.

I needed to know she understood the plan, and if that was her choice, I supported her. I also needed her to know if she needed help telling people she wasn't on board with this plan, I would lead the charge.

She said, "This isn't what I want. I am done fighting. I just want to close my eyes and rest."

She gave me permission to tell the health team and her family what she really wanted.

I had the hard, tearful conversations with her family. I kept pushing when her health team had objections or used words like "giving up."

With the help of the team at Navigate Wellness and hospice, she was able to go home. There, she was able to have visitors, reminisce, be spoiled, and focus on her comfort.

- Janie

Whether your loved one's goal is walking to the mailbox, playing golf with friends, or getting their own groceries, we'l...
04/23/2026

Whether your loved one's goal is walking to the mailbox, playing golf with friends, or getting their own groceries, we'll help your loved one get there safely and confidently.

Our mobility support isn't about what your loved one can't do; it's about what your loved one wants and needs to do, then designing a plan to make it happen.

How we help:
▪️Individualized movement plans based on YOUR loved one's goals
▪️Home safety evaluations and modifications
▪️Strength and balance support
▪️Fall prevention strategies
▪️Confidence building through safe movement

Aging doesn't mean slowing down — it can mean moving smarter.

Learn more about our mobility services: https://mynavigatewellness.com/mobility/

We know better than anyone that aging adult care is an investment. And we want to make sure that you're investing in the...
04/22/2026

We know better than anyone that aging adult care is an investment.

And we want to make sure that you're investing in the best care possible for your loved one.

If you have questions about what our care looks like, schedule a free 20-minute Clarity Call with us: https://calendly.com/navigatewellness/clarity-call

04/21/2026

Here's how you can still support them from a distance:

▪️Go on a fact-finding mission. What's actually going on right now in their daily life? Are they eating? Taking meds correctly? Making it to appointments?

▪️Get access to their portals — medical records, prescriptions, and upcoming appointments. You can't coordinate care if you're flying blind.

▪️Research local resources. What transportation options exist? What programs are available for seniors in their area? What support is already out there?

▪️Find the "nos" and turn them into "yeses." Maybe they said no to help before, but would they say yes to rides? To meal delivery? To someone checking in a few times a week?

And if you get stuck during this process? Reach out to us: https://calendly.com/navigatewellness/clarity-call

We can help with medical durable power of attorney and advance directives, but for legal documents like wills, we refer ...
04/20/2026

We can help with medical durable power of attorney and advance directives, but for legal documents like wills, we refer clients to trusted estate planning attorneys. We work with firms like Barchet Law Office and Smith Lewis Law for comprehensive estate planning needs.

Read more FAQs: https://mynavigatewellness.com/faq/

Address

5704 Shackelford Court
Columbia, MO
65203

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16608646899

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