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National Home Care and Hospice Month: Honoring Care That Feels Like HomeEach November, we highlight a remarkable group of professionals whose work quietly changes lives every single day. National Home Care and Hospice Month recognizes the caregivers, nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, volunteers, and support teams who bring comfort, dignity, and skilled care directly to…

Celebrating National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness MonthIn recognition of November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Brio Living Services is proud to highlight the role we play in providing care and support to the thousands of older adults and families across Michigan affected by this disease.According to data provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease, one…

Brio Living Services Announces New Executive Director at Huron Valley PACEBrio Living Services recently announced that Mimi Suntheimer, Senior Director of Team Member Experience at Brio, has accepted the position of Executive Director at Huron Valley PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Suntheimer has served as interim Executive Director for…

Grand Rapids Senior Living Organization Launches Major Expansion ProjectFinancing, Construction Underway at Brio Living Services’ Porter Hills VillageSenior living organization Brio Living Services announced that financing has been secured, and construction is underway for its $130 million project serving older adults at Porter Hills Village, located at 3600 E. Fulton Street in Grand Rapids.“I am…

Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Legacy of Helping Others Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Legacy of Helping Others As we celebrate Estate Planning Awareness Week, we are delighted to feature Rev. Dr. Brent and Mrs. Marlene McCumons, two of our UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Legacy Society members. Retired United Methodist clergy and elementary school/Reading Recovery teacher,…

Live Life Boldly: Foundation Scholarships Invest in Team Members at Brio Living Services“The Foundation Scholarship means so much to me, not only because it helps ease the financial burden of having three kids in college this fall, but also because it allows me to continue pursuing my education to become a Certified Wellness Coach,” said…

Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month: The Heroes of Movement and Recovery!Every October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month—a time to recognize the contributions of physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) within Brio Living Services. These dedicated professionals work tirelessly to help our residents, clients, and participants regain mobility, improve function, and help with…

The UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, the fundraising arm of Brio Living Services, welcomes three new members from across Michigan to its Board of Directors. These include: Dr. Iris Boettcher (Grand Rapids), Terrence Quinn (Ann Arbor), and State Representative Jimmie Wilson, Jr. of the 32nd District of Michigan (Ypsilanti).Iris Boettcher, MD is board-certified in internal medicine and…

UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Announces $28 Million “Live Life with Brio” Campaign at Grand Rapids Kickoff Event UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, the fundraising arm of Brio Living Services, publicly announced the launch of its Live Life with Brio campaign at a kickoff celebration held last night at the Cascade Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids. To date,…

Fall Prevention with Brio Living ServicesAs we welcome the changing colors of the leaves and the cooler temperatures of Fall, it’s also a good time to think about ways we can prevent falls, especially among older adults. In fact, September is Fall Prevention Month! Falls are one of the most significant health risks for older…

Brio Living Services Achieves World’s Best Culture CertificationBrio Living Services is proud to announce that it has achieved Drive’s prestigious World’s Best Culture Certification.This certification empowers organizations to benchmark themselves among the very best cultures worldwide, transcending the boundaries of senior living. With the World’s Best Culture Certification, Brio Living Services showcases its commitment to…

Rosie the Riveter Sue Crittenden Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday!Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) resident Sue Ford Allen Crittenden recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with a party at CRC’s Dancey House, surrounded by her many friends and family. She also received a surprise visit from State Senator Sue Shink (14th District) who brought a State of Michigan…