Navigate Wellness

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

When families call us, there's often a hesitation in their voice when they mention a mental health diagnosis – as though...
01/17/2026

When families call us, there's often a hesitation in their voice when they mention a mental health diagnosis – as though they're worried we'll say no, it's too complicated, or we don't handle that.

We're not replacing psychiatrists or therapists. But we are trained in mental health, and we know that supporting someone with a mental health diagnosis requires exactly what we already do:

✔️ Making sure they're eating regularly
✔️ Keeping them moving their body
✔️ Ensuring medication compliance
✔️ Getting them connected to the community
✔️ Building a social support system
✔️ Coordinating with their mental health providers

Mental health struggles often come down to one thing: lack of support. And that's exactly what we provide.

Schedule a free call, and we'll help you determine your next step of support: https://calendly.com/navigatewellness/clarity-call

What we DON'T DO as an alternative to assisted living:▪️We don't rush through appointments▪️We don't send different peop...
01/16/2026

What we DON'T DO as an alternative to assisted living:

▪️We don't rush through appointments
▪️We don't send different people every visit
▪️We don't limit care to business hours
▪️We don't make you come to us
▪️We don't treat symptoms in isolation

We don't move you out; we move care in.

Schedule a call to get your care questions answered: https://calendly.com/navigatewellness/clarity-call

Supporting someone you love at the end of their life is one of the most important – and most overwhelming – things you'l...
01/15/2026

Supporting someone you love at the end of their life is one of the most important – and most overwhelming – things you'll ever do.

At Navigate Wellness, our in-home end-of-life services in Columbia, MO, are designed to help you feel less alone, less confused, and more supported throughout the entire journey.

Schedule a quick call with us, and we'll determine the best way to support your family: https://calendly.com/navigatewellness/clarity-call

Here's what happens when you wait ⬇️Mom falls and breaks her hip. Emergency room visit, surgery, rehab facility, then su...
01/14/2026

Here's what happens when you wait ⬇️

Mom falls and breaks her hip. Emergency room visit, surgery, rehab facility, then suddenly she can't go home alone anymore. Now you're scrambling for 24/7 care or looking at nursing homes, all while she's traumatized, weakened, and her independence is gone.

Here's what could have happened ⬇️

A mobility assessment six months ago. Some grab bars have been installed. A companion caregiver for a few hours a week. Gradually increasing support as needed.

The healthcare system waits for crises because that's how it's designed. We don't. We catch the small changes before they become catastrophic ones.

Proactive care isn't the expensive option. Waiting is.

Book a call with us today: https://calendly.com/navigatewellness/clarity-call

01/13/2026

We don’t promise to clean your room. But we do promise to treat you like family. 😀

Whether it is IV therapy infusions or companion care - we take the time to get to know you and deliver personalized care right in the comfort of your home.

Learn more about our services and help us cheer on Mizzou’s captain this season! https://mynavigatewellness.com/infusions/

01/12/2026

As our client's needs change, we change our plan of care.

We adjust a little bit at a time so that there aren't huge jumps in care.

This allows us to keep the same level of care that the traditional system can, all while keeping our clients at home.

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

01/11/2026

No one is talking about this in the healthcare industry, and we don't know why.

It's hard to go from room to room to deal with "patient in room 20." The current healthcare system is exhausting for everyone involved.

Patients become chart numbers, not humans.

But we figured out that this system is workable if you have the right guide.

We navigate the complexities so you can make informed decisions, not vulnerable ones.

You don't have to navigate healthcare alone.

➡️ https://calendly.com/navigatewellness/clarity-call

Whatever you're going through when supporting your aging loved one, we're here to help you through the process and creat...
01/11/2026

Whatever you're going through when supporting your aging loved one, we're here to help you through the process and create a plan of care that works with you.

If you know there's something better out there than your current caregiving system, you're probably right.

Hop on a 20-minute Clarity Call with our team to help you find clarity and the next best steps for their care: https://calendly.com/navigatewellness/clarity-call

We see this all the time: families hire a companion caregiver thinking it'll "cover everything."And at first, it helps. ...
01/11/2026

We see this all the time: families hire a companion caregiver thinking it'll "cover everything."

And at first, it helps. Mom has company. Dad gets his meals prepped. Someone's checking in.

But then a wound isn't healing. Medications get confusing. A fall happens. And suddenly, the gap becomes obvious.

Here's the truth: companion caregivers assist. Nurses assess.

Both are essential. But they're not interchangeable.

If your loved one needs help with daily routines and companionship, a caregiver is perfect. If they need wound care, medication management, or clinical oversight? That's where our nurses step in.

Not sure what level of care fits your situation? That's exactly what we're covering in this blog: https://mynavigatewellness.com/companion-care-vs-nursing-care/

We don't replace, we fill the gaps you're missing.We're not trying to replace any service in town or any service your lo...
01/11/2026

We don't replace, we fill the gaps you're missing.

We're not trying to replace any service in town or any service your loved one is using and loving.

We step in when the services they already love aren't enough.

We're that extra set of hands, support, and strategy. All working together to give your aging loved one the best support they need.

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

01/10/2026

You're trying to be everything for your aging parents, and it's not sustainable.

You're managing their medications, coordinating appointments, handling groceries, and still trying to show up for your own family and career. Every visit feels heavy with guilt because you know things aren't quite right, but you don't have the expertise, skills, or time to fix it all.

That's where we come in.

Navigate Wellness takes the weight off your shoulders so you can actually be their child again. Not their nurse, scheduler, and care coordinator. We bring the expertise and around-the-clock support that keeps your parents safe, comfortable, and thriving at home

Complete care for them. Complete peace of mind for you.

This is what Elevated Aging looks like.

➡️ https://mynavigatewellness.com/

The traditional senior living model works in giant leaps: independent living, where you get no hands-on help, then a big...
01/09/2026

The traditional senior living model works in giant leaps: independent living, where you get no hands-on help, then a big jump to assisted living, where suddenly you have support, then another massive jump to skilled nursing when you need even more.

These aren't gradual transitions. They're jarring, disruptive moves that uproot your entire life each time your needs change.

Here's the problem with that system: People don't want to make those big jumps. So they hold on. They wait a little longer than they should. They insist they're fine when they're actually at risk. And by the time they finally admit they need more help, they're vulnerable to falls, injuries, or health crises that force an emergency move.

At Navigate Wellness, we don't wait for the big jumps.

Some of our clients we see once a month. We're with others 24/7. But regardless of how often we're there, we're watching, adapting, and gradually increasing support as needs change.

We add a little bit at a time.

When getting out of the chair becomes harder, we increase mobility support. When medication management gets confusing, we step in before there's a missed dose. When loneliness starts creeping in, we bring in more companion care.

By adjusting gradually, adding an hour here, a visit there, an extra service when it makes sense, we're able to achieve the same level of care that would typically require a facility move. Except you never have to leave home.

You're not being thrown around by the system. You're not making jarring transitions. You're not waiting until crisis forces your hand.

You're just aging where you are, with support that grows alongside you.

-Ryan

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5704 Shackelford Court
Columbia, MO
65203

Opening Hours

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

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+16608646899

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