Insights

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.

March is Women’s History Month, and Brio Living Services is delighted to congratulate and lift up the countless contributions of women who have helped lead and build our organization throughout our history.

It’s OFFICIAL! UMRC & Porter Hills is now Brio Living Services!

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in US history. Join us in celebrating Black History Month and upholding UMRC & Porter Hills’ Guiding Beliefs of Integrity, Wellness, Inclusiveness, Stewardship, Excellence, and Community.

February 18 is National Caregivers Day, and we acknowledge and thank ALL of our dedicated and professional care partners at UMRC & Porter Hills who provide outstanding care and services for the older adults we serve across the state.

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids has a long history of making a difference in the community, going back to its founding by a group of abolitionists before the Civil War.  Its ministries include Camp Henry, the Westminster Child Development Center, and the Downtown Food Pantry.  Westminster was even instrumental in the founding of Alma…

February is American Heart Month, which encourages everyone to place a high importance and focus on their cardiovascular health. American Heart Month’s National Wear Red Day® is also today, the first Friday in February, to raise awareness for heart disease, as it’s the leading cause of death in the United States. In efforts to achieve…