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Balanced Living by Brio Living Services Offers Holistic Approach to HealthChelsea Retirement Community Pilots Enhanced Wellness Experience for ResidentsBrio Living Services announces the pilot of a new branded health and wellness program at Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC), its flagship campus in Chelsea, Michigan. Balanced Living by Brio Living Services will kick off in January 2024…

Brio Living Services Announces Re-Launch of AvenuesOffering Innovative, Personalized Approach to Living Independently at Home!Brio Living Services has announced the re-launch of Avenues by Brio Living Services in early 2024, pending approval by the State of Michigan. Avenues is a life plan community at home program for older adults, focusing on health and wellness and…

Share Your Story This Holiday Season and Leave Your LegacyOne of Dave Isay’s earliest memories involves capturing the stories of his grandparents and great aunts on a small cassette recorder (remember those?). He turned his love of stories into a vocation as founder of StoryCorps, an organization that has recorded stories from more than 600,000…

Meet our Donors – Jim and Marie PrestonJim Preston says his first knowledge of Porter Hills Village in Grand Rapids was walking by it on the 16th fairway while golfing. However, he and his wife, Marie, would soon become intimately involved with Porter Hills, now Brio Living Services.Jim was invited to serve on the Porter…

Check out these tips for boosting your immune system A strong immune system is an integral part of our health as it helps our bodies to fight off illness and infection. As we age, our immune systems can naturally begin to weaken making our bodies less efficient when it comes to responding to infections. Protect yourself…

UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation AnnouncesGrant from the Jackson Community FoundationFunds Will Support Home Repairs for Low-Income Thome PACE ParticipantsThe UMRC (United Methodist Retirement Communities)-Porter Hills Foundation announced that it has received a grant of $20,000 from the Jackson Community Foundation. These funds will support the Home Repair Program for participants of Thome PACE (Program of All-inclusive…

Your Tree of Life Gift Will Be Matched to Support the Benevolent Care Fund!“There are not enough words to express my tearful thanks to the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation’s Benevolent Care Fund for the care of my wife these past several years. I don’t know what we would have done without this financial assistance.”This husband’s expression…

Celebrate the Season of Gratitude with Ways to Give BackGiving Tuesday is just around the corner on November 28! During this season of gratitude, Giving Tuesday is a special day that offers the opportunity to look for ways to give back in our communities or to assist with causes we care about. Giving back can…

Cranberry Brie BitesServes 8 peopleCranberry Brie Bites are a sweet and tangy bite-sized appetizer. Creamy baked brie in a flaky crescent roll cup topped with sweet cranberry orange sauce.8-ounce tube crescent roll doughflour for rolling out the dough6 ounces Brie cheese¼ cup orange marmalade¼ cup whole cranberry sauce¼ cup chopped pistachios, pecans or walnutsfresh rosemary…

What’s the Difference Between Home Health Care and Private Duty?During National Home Care and Hospice Month, we have been thrilled to highlight our Home and Community Based Services in various ways! One of the most common questions our Porter Hills Home Health Care team members receive is, “what is the difference between home health care…

Saluting Our Veterans – Dr. Richard PollardOn Veterans Day, we honor and remember our country’s veterans for their valor and service. We are delighted to honor centenarian Dr. Richard Pollard, a resident of Chelsea Retirement Community, for his service as a physician and United States Medical Officer.Richard was born 100 years ago in Norway, Michigan…

Understanding the Cost of Independent LivingWhen you move to independent living, your monthly payment includes much more than housing. You’ll have access to a variety of dining options, wellness center and fitness classes, trips, art classes, a social calendar, and all house maintenance taken care of! Learn more about understanding what comes with the cost…