National Gratitude Month and National Philanthropy Month Go Hand in Hand in November!November is a time of falling leaves, pumpkin spice, and crisp autumn days. As we look forward to Thanksgiving, it’s also a time to reflect on our many blessings and the people and experiences in our lives that bring us joy. It’s not […]
Careers and Wellness at Brio Living ServicesWellness is one of our guiding beliefs at Brio Living Services. Our organization recognizes the importance of balance, in every sense of the word. For Brio, that goes beyond competitive wages and benefits; it takes work and effort to make your team feel valued as individuals. With Brio, you’re […]
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, Brio Living Services, and AARP Offer Presentation at the Annual Council of Michigan Foundations ConferenceThe Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) annual conference was held in Grand Rapids on October 12-14 and, this year, UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation was selected as one of the presenters. The Foundation’s President & CEO, Kelli Smith, CFRE, was […]
Foundation Launches Signature Luncheon SeriesThe UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation introduced its Signature Luncheon Series with Living Well: A Conversation on Health & Aging on September 24, hosted at the Cascade Hills Country Club.Dr. Bill Baer, President & Chief Medical Officer of Exponential Health in Grand Rapids, shared his insights surrounding preventive health, personalized care, and practical […]
What Are the Odds of Needing Long-Term Care?When we think about retirement and the years ahead, most of us hope to stay healthy, active, and independent for as long as possible. And while none of us can predict exactly what the future will bring, planning for the possibility of needing additional support can help you […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Zoie LangstonZoie Langston is able to balance work and school to achieve her dream of being a therapist, thanks, in part, to a Scholarship from the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation. On the weekends, she is the unit clerk at Chelsea Retirement Community’s Kresge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, where she has worked for the past […]
Formal Rededication Event Marks Opening of Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel & Performing Arts CenterBrio Living Services and UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation celebrated the opening of Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC)’s newly renovated and expanded Chapel & Performing Arts Center at a formal rededication ceremony in this new space on August 26, 2026.Nearly 150 guests were on hand, […]
Volunteers Across Brio Living Services Build Lasting ConnectionsAugust is National Wellness Month, and volunteering is a great way to promote health and wellness for yourself and others. According to research at the Mayo Clinic, volunteering, especially for those of us 60 and older, improves our physical and mental health, helps us stay engaged in our […]
Protect Yourself from Fraud and ScamsAs technology continues to advance, scammers are finding new ways to target individuals, making fraud more common and increasingly difficult to identify. Adults aged 60 and older are cited by the FBI and the National Cybersecurity Alliance as the group most frequently targeted and suffering the greatest financial losses due […]
