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Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative at Huron Valley PACE: Caring for the Caregiver“This is killing you,” Rose C.’s doctor had told her. Rose, the primary caregiver for her husband, Pat, had lost more than 30 pounds and was struggling with her own health. Pat lives with dementia, and their three children help with his…

Appreciation for Brio’s Faith-Based Mission“I thank God every day that I’m here [at Cook Valley Estates]. It’s the best thing that could ever have happened. It makes life a little easier.”—Betty Dykstra, Cook Valley Estates residentThe parents of four children, Betty and her husband, Peter, ran a wholesale potato and onion business, started by Peter’s…

Brio Living Services Names Two New Executive Directors to Lead Flagship CommunitiesBrio Living Services recently announced the promotion of two of its team members to executive positions at its flagship communities, following the retirement this month of Cheryl VanBemden, Executive Director of Brio’s Porter Hills Village and Green House® Homes in Grand Rapids. VanBemden has…

Giving Tuesday, Tree of Life, and Year-End Giving Offer Variety of Ways to Support Aging WellAs the holidays approach, and we enter the season of giving, there are a variety of ways you can choose to support older adults—and our team members who provide exceptional care—at Brio Living Services. Your gift to the UMRC-Porter Hills…

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…