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Serving up Excellence for National Culinary Month

Serving up Excellence for National Culinary Month July is National Culinary Month! At Brio Living Services, there is much to celebrate. Between brand new dining rooms, successful teams in place, and finalists in culinary contests, the Dining Services teams at Brio have a lot to be proud of.On July 5, Porter Hills Village in Grand Rapids…

Beat The Heat With Brio Living Services!

Beat The Heat This Summer With Brio Living Services! Happy summer from Brio Living Services! While this is the perfect time to soak in the sunshine with friends and family, it is important to know best practices for older adults to stay cool and healthy this summer, avoiding harmful illnesses caused by extreme heat. According to…

Enhancing Health and Wellness for Affordable Living Residents

ENHANCING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR AFFORDABLE LIVING RESIDENTS  A two-year Thome Aging Well grant of $200,000 is helping to enhance physical and mental wellness for residents at each of Brio Living Services’ eight Affordable Living communities from Detroit to Grand Rapids. This grant, made possible by Enterprise Community Partners, the Edward N. & Della L.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Announces New President and CEO

Brio Living Services 2nd Annual Softball Game Brings Together Team Members Across Michigan

Brio Living Services 2nd Annual Softball Game Brings Together Team Members Across MichiganSoftball Game and Team Member Meet and Greet to be held on June 3, 2023.It’s almost that time of year again—time for the annual Brio Living Services shore-to-shore Softball Game and Team Member Meet and Greet! This unique event will be held on…

Enhancing Health and Wellness for Affordable Living Residents

“YOU Make a Difference” is this year’s theme for National Nurses Month. At Brio Living Services, we are grateful for the incredible difference and fundamental impact our nurses make through their dedication and caring service to older adults.

“YOU Make a Difference!” Brio Living Services Celebrates Nurses during National Nurses Month!

“YOU Make a Difference” is this year’s theme for National Nurses Month. At Brio Living Services, we are grateful for the incredible difference and fundamental impact our nurses make through their dedication and caring service to older adults.

Focus on Faith – Elisabeth Seymour, Staff Chaplain, Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) Assisted Living

Becoming a pastor hadn’t been Elisabeth Seymour’s plan but, when this teacher felt the calling, she says with a laugh, “I made a deal with God: ‘If you’ll provide me with the time and resources, then I’ll do it.’”

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