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The Pines Residents, Judy and Richard Ashley, Celebrate 40 Years as Chelsea Hospital Volunteers

THE PINES RESIDENTS, JUDY AND RICHARD ASHLEY, CELEBRATE 40 YEARS AS CHELSEA HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS  “We said we would try it,” says Judy Ashley of their initial experience volunteering at Chelsea Hospital back in the ‘80s. “We never planned to volunteer as long as we did!” Recently, Judy and Richard Ashley, residents of The Pines, were honored […]

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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness MonthJune is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! Dementia, including Alzheimer’s, is not a part of normal aging, but is increasingly common among older adults. Linda Mammel, memory care program manager at Chelsea Retirement Community’s Towsley Village, says spreading awareness for dementia is crucial. “Dementia affects the whole person and the whole […]

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Brio Living Services Announces New Independent Living Addition And Renovations at Porter Hills Village

Brio Living Services Announces New Independent Living Addition And Renovations at Porter Hills VillageBrio Living Services, formerly United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) and Porter Hills, recently announced plans for a new Independent Living addition as well as the opening of renovated, state-of-the-art dining room and common spaces at its flagship Grand Rapids campus, Porter Hills […]

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Pride Month: DEI at Brio Living Services

Happy Pride Month!June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and our residents, participants, families, team members, and leadership of Brio Living Services who identify within it. Brio Living Services has made inclusivity a priority in its Mission Statement: “Welcoming all, partnering together, enriching lives.” Inclusiveness is also an important element of […]

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Covid 19 Daily – May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021Chelsea Retirement CommunitySkilled Nursing: 0 (*) *Note: Undergoing testing for all residentsAssisted Living: 0 (*) *Note: Undergoing testing for all residentsIndependent Living: 0 (0)Team Members: 2 (*) *Note: Undergoing required weekly surveillance testingCRC Cumulative Testing ResultsCumulative Total Tested: Residents (5,464) Team Members (10,130)Cumulative Negative: Residents (5,397) Team Members (10,025)Cumulative Positive**: Residents (67) Team […]

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