Ray and Kay Kretzschmer: 71 Years of Happy MarriagePorter Hills Village residents Ray and Kay Kretzschmer recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. What’s their secret to a happy marriage? “I don’t know,” says Ray, laughing. “Patience, love. Open communication makes a big difference.”The couple married while Ray was studying to be a minister. He served […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Culinary Arts Month with Brio Living ServicesJuly is National Culinary Arts Month! Intended to highlight the artistry, passion, and hard work that it takes to run a successful kitchen; this month shines a spotlight on the professionals responsible for bringing delicious and unique meals to our tables every day.Cooks and chefs all over the […]
Brio Living Services and UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Welcome New Board MembersBrio Living Services and its fundraising arm, the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, are delighted to announce the addition of new members to their Boards, effective July 1, 2026.Joining the Brio Living Services governing Board of Trustees are John Shull of Grand Rapids and Edward Southworth of […]
New Members to its Board of Trustees
Brio Announces Community Paramedics Partnership with TANDEM365, Helping Brio Residents Receive Care In-Home, Avoid ER VisitsBrio Living Services recently announced a Community Paramedics program in partnership with TANDEM365 for its residents of Porter Hills Village and Cook Valley Estates in Grand Rapids, effective July 1, 2026. This pilot program, the first of its kind in […]
