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  Brio Living Services Recognized as a Best & Brightest Place to Work For® in West Michigan for 24th Year in a Row Brio Living Services is proud to announce that it has received the designation of Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in West Michigan. Brio has received this honor every year since…

UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Announces $28 Million Live Life with Brio Campaign with Chelsea Kickoff EventUMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, fundraising arm for Brio Living Services, publicly announced the launch of its Live Life with Brio comprehensive campaign. More than eighty guests attended this kickoff celebration held on May 28 at the Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) Mackinaw Dining…

Impact of Benevolent Care: ‘I Want to Help’ Natalie Brown’s father suffered a stroke at the age of 67. He could no longer care for himself, nor could his family provide the care he needed. They made the decision to move her father into a long-term care center. One of his best friends transferred there…

Viewing Aging Through an Equitable Lens During Older Americans MonthSome of us are older adults, many of us know one, and the rest of us will be someday. That’s why Brio Living Services and its philanthropic arm, the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation are proud to recognize Older Americans Month.Since 1963, the Administration for Community Living has…

Brio Living Services Team Members, Program Honored at 2026 LeadingAge Michigan Awards Gala Brio Living Services is proud to announce that six of its team members were recently honored at the LeadingAge Michigan Member Awards Gala on April 28, 2026, held at the DoubleTree Hotel Novus Ballroom in Battle Creek, Michigan. Each award winner was…

Financial Wellness: The Benefits of Giving We’ve all heard the saying, “It is better to give, than to receive.” Did you know there is actual scientific research that backs up that statement? Experts have found that giving creates a “warm glow” of dopamine in the body, lighting up the same parts of the brain as…

Celebrating Women’s Health Month: Prioritizing Wellness at Every Age Each May, Women’s Health Month serves as a meaningful reminder for women to prioritize their health and well-being—no matter their age or stage of life. At Brio Living Services, we believe that healthy aging starts with proactive choices, strong support systems, and access to the right…

LifeCircles PACE Medical Director Named 2026 Medical Director of the Year Iris Boettcher, MD, CMD was honored recently at The Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (PALTmed)’s annual conference in Anaheim, California as the Foundation’s 2026 Medical Director of the Year award recipient. The Medical Director of the Year Award recognizes those individuals whose…

Considering Retirement Communities: Is It Really Less Expensive to Stay in Your Home?Many older adults say that one of the reasons they want to stay in their own home is because it is less expensive. Although this can be true in some cases, it is important to know that the actual cost savings may not…

Occupational Therapy Month: ‘Helping you get back to being you’ April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, a time to celebrate the work of occupational therapists and build awareness of the field of OT. This year’s theme is “Enriching lives through meaningful engagement.” The American Occupational Therapy Association explains the field as “a science-driven, evidence-based profession…

Stress Awareness Month: Finding Balance and Building Resilience Each April, Stress Awareness Month encourages us to pause and take a closer look at how stress affects our daily lives—and what we can do to manage it. At Brio Living Services, we believe that understanding and managing stress is an essential part of healthy, independent living…

Jackie Taylor: A Life of Opening Doors During National Women’s History Month in March, we are delighted to feature long-time friend and board member, Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Taylor for all she does to “create a better world for aging.” Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Taylor is the epitome of a lifelong learner. She earned her undergraduate degree,…