It’s never too late to take your health into your own hands.Embracing active aging is a possibility at any stage of life! Making small changes to your lifestyle can lead to a longer and healthier life. While genetics and other uncontrollable factors play a role, there are steps you can take to stay motivated and […]
Brio Living Services Envisions a World Without Alzheimer’sAs World Alzheimer’s Month winds down in September, the fundraising efforts for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s continue around the state from Chelsea Retirement Community to Porter Hills Village. According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association’s Fact & Figures Report, Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, […]
Empowering Older Adults with the Tools to Prevent FallsAt this time of year, we begin to celebrate the coming of fall, with the crispness in the air and the beauty of the leaves changing colors. But for many of us as we age, the word “fall” takes on a much scarier meaning. At several Brio […]
The Benefits of Yoga: “Helping People Age with Vitality and Positive Energy”In keeping with Healthy Aging month, September is also National Yoga Awareness month! Brio Living Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Kim Hoppe, has been practicing yoga for nearly 20 years and shares her knowledge with our team members.“Yoga and other physical activities, as well as […]
September is National PACE Month!Every September, the National PACE Association (NPA) celebrates National PACE month. NPA chose this year’s theme: “PACE: Where You Belong,” with the intent of “highlighting the sense of community and connection that Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) build for their participants and staff.” Brio Living Services offers PACE services […]
September is Healthy Aging Month!On Thursdays at Chelsea Retirement Community, a group of residents can be found dancing the Macarena in the McMullen Wellness Center. This line dancing class is led by Ballet Chelsea instructor, Macks Kreps, and is offered as part of an Artful Aging grant from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.Resident Laura Noble says, “It […]
Proceeds from Foundation’s Giving Gratitude Events Support Team Member Scholarship Recipients Like Jenny!Jenny Levandowski began her work as a dining server at Cook Valley Estates when she was a senior in high school. “I really enjoy our team and being able to provide quality service to the residents,” says Jenny who has recently become a […]
Couch to 5K Wellness ProgramAugust is National Wellness Month, a time for focusing on being active and improving health. At Brio Living Services, Wellness Month is an exciting time because it marks the launch of our Couch to 5k program. Couch to 5k is a 10-week training program open for all Brio Living Services team members […]
Turning Gifts into Love: Thank you to Lead Sponsor, Rose Pest Solutions, for Supporting Giving Gratitude! “We at Rose Pest Solutions are proud to sponsor the Giving Gratitude events and are grateful ourselves for the long-time vendor relationship we have had with Brio Living Services (formerly UMRC & Porter Hills). As Rose is now a 4th […]
August is Make a Will month! Pat loved the Tigers, her family, and her friends at her Brio Living Services community. Thanks to a gift in her will to the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation’s Benevolent Care Fund, Pat’s loving legacy continues to provide care for our qualified residents who outlive their savings. You, TOO, can leave a lasting […]
