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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to hold a conversation about the brain. As dementia continues to affect more and more older adults and their care partners, it is crucial to identify ways we can focus on the abilities of those living with dementia.

We at Brio Living Services strive to carry out our Guiding Beliefs every single day. But specifically, today we would like to highlight our Guiding Belief of Inclusiveness in honor of Pride Month. We welcome all, regardless of faith, national origin, or any aspect of human diversity, and want all who live, work, and receive…

May is Leave a Legacy Month in Michigan. If there is a charitable cause or organization you are passionate about – like the UMRC & Porter Hills Foundation – Leave a Legacy Month could be the perfect time for you to consider creating or updating your will.

May is Older Americans Month –  Celebrating Age My WayEach one of us is unique, and how we age is unique to each of us as well.  What better way to celebrate Older Americans Month than with this year’s theme: Age My Way.Every May, the Administration for Community Living, part of the U.S. Department of…

May is National Nurses Month and Brio Living Services celebrates its nursing team members across the organization. National Nurses Month, formerly National Nurses Week, was first declared in 1993, to “recognize the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s 4 million registered nurses.” This year’s theme is: Nurses Make A Difference.Week One of Nurses Month…

Evie Bowers has a unique perspective on Brio Living Services, having lived at two of its Chelsea and Grand Rapids locations.

Today is Earth Day! This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” Now is the time for unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, families, and livelihood.

Happy Careers in Aging Week!

April is Stress Awareness and Active for Life Month!

Brio Living Services, formerly UMRC & Porter Hills, celebrates Occupational Therapy Month.

Dr. Dale Dedrick, a retired orthopedic surgeon, 2012 Paralympic athlete, and Prairie Cottages resident at Chelsea Retirement Community, credits the tuition program where her father worked in helping her achieve her educational goals.

March is National Nutrition Month, which encourages people to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits.