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Celebrating Dining Excellence at Brio Living ServicesOn Friday mornings at the Porter Hills Village patio and pergola this summer, you might find residents enjoying a grilled-to-order Breakfast by the Pond, complete with blueberry pancakes, eggs, sausage, and more. Ed Lube, Director of Dining Services at Porter Hills Village, says it’s just one of many ways…

We All Belong: Brio Living Services Participates in Local Pride Festivals On June 28, 1969, the New York Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village, an establishment frequented by the gay and lesbian community. This raid escalated, sparking six days of protests and violent clashes throughout the neighborhood. This event catapulted the gay…

The Longest DayJune is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Brio Living Services has been celebrating all month long at many of its communities. The culmination of the month is the Longest Day, which this year is observed on June 20. “The Longest Day is the day with the most light—the summer solstice,” says Linda…

Improving Life Quality: How Independent Living Communities Make a DifferenceAs individuals approach their golden years, maintaining a high quality of life becomes a top priority. With the desire for independence, exceptional healthcare services, and engaging social connections, older adults are increasingly turning to Independent Living Communities to fulfill their needs. Below we give insight into…

Celebrating Men’s Health Month and Promoting an Active LifestyleAt Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC), a Brio Living Services community, it’s not unusual to see Rev. Russ Smith swimming laps in the McMullen Wellness Center, briskly walking through the community, or participating in a balance and strength class with CRC’s Director of Lifestyle and Health, Tylene Costello.…

Brio Celebrates 2024 PACE Day at the CapitolThree of Brio Living Services’ team members were honored at this year’s PACE Day at the Capitol in Lansing on May 22. PACE Day is an annual event to celebrate Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and provides an opportunity to advocate for older adults served…

Pat Edison Navigates Her Own Aging Journey with Avenues and Porter Hills Village!When Patricia “Pat” Edison, former executive director for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, and her husband, Bill, moved into a Porter Hills Village townhome in 1992, he was the youngest man and she was the second youngest woman living on campus! Pat went…

Brio Living Services Team Members Honored at 2024 LeadingAge Michigan Awards GalaBrio Living Services is proud to announce that two of its team members and one of its volunteers were recently honored at the LeadingAge Michigan Member Awards Gala on April 30, 2024, held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Each…

Brio Living Services Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Independent Living Addition in Grand Rapids Brio Living Services hosted a public groundbreaking to celebrate its new independent living addition, The Ravines, which will be located at Porter Hills Village, Brio’s flagship Grand Rapids campus at 3600 Fulton St. E. The event took place on May 14 at the…

Five Reasons to Prioritize Social Connections As We AgeAs we grow older, it’s common to shift our focus away from our social life, but this can be a mistake that negatively impacts our overall well-being or that of our loved ones. Research has consistently shown that older adults who maintain an active social life experience…

Asian American Pacific Islander Month: Angela Edward Shares Voices of MicronesiansAt Brio Living Services, we are proud to recognize Asian American Pacific Islander Month in May. In particular, we spotlight Angela Edward, LMSW, social worker at Thome PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), for her work in sharing the voices of Pacific Islanders.Angela…

Celebrating Older Americans Month: Wellness Activities Help Ensure Brio’s Affordable Living Residents are Powered by Connection Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month and honor their contributions to our communities. This year’s theme, Powered by Connection, however, takes a look at how staying connected helps support independence and healthy aging by combatting isolation and loneliness…