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Meet Our Donors: Pat Winton Remembers Wife, Elaine, and Honors Her Caregivers“We did everything together. She was my first mate,” says Pat Winton of his wife, Elaine, who passed away in February 2024 after living with frontotemporal dementia for seven years. Pat’s great appreciation for the care Elaine received at Chelsea Retirement Community’s Towsley Village…

Controlling Stress During Stress Awareness MonthAs April marks Stress Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how stress affects our daily lives and learn effective strategies to manage it. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many of us, impacting our physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of…

Cook Valley Estates: A Brand to Match the CommunityIn October 2024, the Brio Living Services Marketing team embarked on a journey to create a brand and logo that signifies the individuality, welcoming feel, and unique services that Cook Valley Estates provides. Focus groups were held with residents and outside prospects to gather information on how…

Avenues: Offering a Feeling of Security and IndependenceDr. Bobbi Thornburg, a retired radiologist, recently became a member of Avenues by Brio Living Services. Avenues is a continuing care at home program that allows you to age in the home you love.Bobbi grew up in Nebraska, completed X-ray tech school in Colorado, then worked in Tucson…

Brio Announces PACE Partnership in Southwest MichiganIn an effort to grow home- and community-based services available to older adults in the region, Region IV Area Agency on Aging and Brio Living Services have agreed to partner to support the critical community-focused work of the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) of Southwest Michigan.Effective…

Brio Living Services Celebrates National Social Work MonthIn recognition of March as National Social Work Month, Brio Living Services is proud to celebrate the life-changing work of social workers throughout our communities. Social workers at Brio play key roles in furthering our mission of ‘Welcoming all, partnering together, enriching lives,’ and bringing to life our…

Commemorating the Roles of Women in the History of Brio Living ServicesMarch is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the important contributions of women throughout the generations. This year’s theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” At Brio Living Services, we are honored to celebrate just a few of the…

Is a Career in Aging Right for You?March is Careers in Aging Month, something we celebrate every day at Brio Living Services! Have you ever considered working in the aging services field? Whether you realize it or not, you might already have the skills and passions that make for a rewarding career in this industry.…

Brio Living Services Named One of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2025Senior living organization Brio Living Services, with headquarters in Chelsea and Grand Rapids, Michigan, was recently named as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work from WeCare Connect™—the industry leader in senior care surveys. Senior Care’s Best certification uses the industry’s most…

Honoring the Dedication of CaregiversCaregiving goes beyond tending to daily needs; it’s an act of dedication, compassion, and moments that change us forever. Caregivers, whether team members at Brio Living Services or individuals who care for their loved ones, bring more than just skill; they bring an unwavering commitment to those they serve. Their stories…

Brio Living Services Earns Highest Ratings for Excellence from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Brio Living Services (formerly UMRC & Porter Hills) recently announced that it has once again earned the highest possible ratings for its three skilled nursing centers following the latest review from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These…

Celebrating National Senior Independence Month with Launch of Enhanced Wellness Experience at Porter Hills VillageAt Brio Living Services, our vision is a world in which all are empowered to age well. That includes living with as much independence, vibrancy, and vigor as possible for all those we serve.February is National Senior Independence Month, a time…