A book, A Show and A Mission…
about the challenges, tips and resources to help care for our precious Seniors.
Walking with you through the good times and bad, our goal is to help you learn what you didn’t know to make a positive difference for your loved one. We’re here for you.
Melissa Sprouse Browne
Melissa Sprouse Browne is originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born to older parents; her father was 55 and her mother was 43 at the time of her birth. She has an older sister, Carolyn, who still lives in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Melissa attended the University of South Carolina and California Coast University. The focus of her studies was Criminal Justice, Journalism and Health Care Administration.
She’s been involved, or is currently involved in several companies, including: the Real Estate School of South Carolina, South Carolina Realty, The Marketing Division, Seniors First Home Care, Cora Care, Redeemed Properties, Truck Spy Academy and more.
She’s written several books, including The Caregiver’s Training Program, the 755th Field Battalion, a Unit History, My Best Friend is a Liar: The Real Life Story of a World Class Con Artist and co-authored South Carolina Real Estate Principles, a textbook originally written by her late husband, Chip Browne, that she revised and doubled the content in 2026.
She’s hosted The Senior Smart Show, a live radio show on 100.7 FM and 1470 AM in the Columbia, SC market. She also is a current co-host of the South Carolina Real Estate and Economic Forum, The Conversation.
She loves her fur babies, including Cayman, Bella and Coco. Her community involvement includes the Three Rivers Region, Porsche Club of America and support of Camp Kemo, a program for children with cancer and their families.
Ken Hoots
Show originator and producer Ken Hoots has a varied, international background. As the principle of Hoot Shoot Media, Ken is a busy professional, running multiple types of video productions on a daily basis.
Ken’s very involved in his family life and his love and devotion to the care of his grandmother led him to create The Senior Care Show.
Based out of Augusta, Georgia, he leads projects in both Georgia and South Carolina, as well as several other states.
He’s spent time living in Guam, Texas, Utah and Georgia. In his creative past, he was once a highly sought after dance instructor. His vision for the best shot, the clearest audio and the clearest through line of any story makes him a phenomenal partner and producer.