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Walking to End Alzheimer’s at Brio Living Services
Walking to End Alzheimer’s at Brio Living ServicesSue Krichbaum’s journey with Alzheimer’s began with her father, Tom Mattingly. Tom lived near Chicago, and Sue and her husband, Joel, would make trips every other weekend from Chelsea, MI to check on Tom and his partner, Tilly, as Tom’s health began to decline. After one especially difficult…
Local Faith-Based Senior Living Organization Commended For Excellence
Local Faith-Based Senior Living Organization Commended for ExcellenceSenior living organization Brio Living Services, formerly United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) & Porter Hills, is proud to announce that it has earned EAGLE reaccreditation with commendation, the highest possible level, from the EAGLE Accreditation Commission of the Methodist Ministries Network. EAGLE, or Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward…
How to Practice Active Aging
How to Practice Active AgingActive aging can improve your mental, physical and social health by engaging your mind, body, emotions and spirit. Do something you love and keep improving, or challenge yourself to try something new! Learn more about the benefits and how to be an active ager below:MindImprove memory and cognitive functions by keeping…
Vote for Chef Spencer in MOW Chef's Specialty Contest
Vote for Chef Spencer in MOW Chef’s Specialty ContestWe are proud to share that our very own Chef Spencer Grab from Porter Hills Village is participating in the 10th Annual Chef’s Specialty recipe contest with Meals on Wheels Western Michigan (MOWWM)! The contest and event will support Meals on Wheels’ meaningful efforts to provide meals…
Back to School with the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Scholarship Program
Back to School with the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Scholarship ProgramIt’s that time of year—everyone is going back to school. That includes some of our Brio Living Services team members, thanks to the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Team Member Scholarship program! We are pleased to highlight some of our recent Scholarship recipients!Angela Edward: Thanks to her Foundation…
Huron Valley PACE Hosts MDHHS Community Listening Session
Huron Valley PACE Hosts MDHHS Community Listening SessionHuron Valley PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) will host the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a community listening session on Thursday, August 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at its day health center, located at 2490 Ellsworth Road, Ypsilanti, MI…
Independent Living FAQs
Independent Living FAQsAt Brio Living Services, we know that learning about retirement living can feel almost like learning a new language. We’re here to “translate” for you to help take the guesswork out of retirement living.Here are some commonly asked questions and answers about Independent Living communities:What is an Independent Living Community?Independent Living provides you…
Meet Our Donors Reezie DeVet: Having a Ripple Effect Through Her Giving
Meet Our Donors Reezie DeVet: Having a Ripple Effect Through Her Giving Catherine “Reezie” DeVet had worked in healthcare for much of her career when she joined the Porter Hills corporate board in the 1990s. Still, the concept of a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, where older adults could receive the level of care…
Brio Living Services Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in the Nation for 2nd Year
Brio Living Services Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in the Nation for 2nd YearSenior living organization Brio Living Services, formerly United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) & Porter Hills, is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2024 list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the…
National Wellness Month
National Wellness Month Brio Living Services is happy to celebrate National Wellness Month in August! One of Brio’s six guiding beliefs is “wellness,” which states: “in partnership with our team members, we attend to mind, body, and spiritual wellness, as well as the independence, engagement, and joy for all we serve.” We strive to ensure not…
Summer Wellness With Brio Living Services!
Summer Wellness With Brio Living ServicesSummer at Brio Living Services isn’t just about soaking up the sun; it’s about embarking on thrilling adventures through our Balanced Living program. This summer, our communities have been alive with energy and joy as residents explore a variety of fun-filled events, each designed to enhance their overall well-being.At Chelsea…
Making Self-Care a Priority Toward Better Health and Wellness for Brio Living Services Team Members
Making Self-Care a Priority Toward Better Health and Wellness for Brio Living Services Team MembersSelf-Care Month runs from June 24 through Self-Care Day celebrated on July 24, or 7-24. That date is symbolic because self-care can be practiced “24 hours a day/7 days a week,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s Self…