Occupational Therapy Month: ‘Helping you get back to being you’ April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, a time to celebrate the work of occupational therapists and build awareness of the field of OT. This year’s theme is “Enriching lives through meaningful engagement.” The American Occupational Therapy Association explains the field as “a science-driven, evidence-based profession […]
Stress Awareness Month: Finding Balance and Building Resilience Each April, Stress Awareness Month encourages us to pause and take a closer look at how stress affects our daily lives—and what we can do to manage it. At Brio Living Services, we believe that understanding and managing stress is an essential part of healthy, independent living […]
Jackie Taylor: A Life of Opening Doors During National Women’s History Month in March, we are delighted to feature long-time friend and board member, Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Taylor for all she does to “create a better world for aging.” Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Taylor is the epitome of a lifelong learner. She earned her undergraduate degree, […]
Thome PACE Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Service to Local Adults 55+ Thome PACE celebrated its 10th anniversary at a “March Madness”-themed Open House at its PACE Day Center in Jackson, Michigan on Thursday, March 12. Thome PACE, or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, is a partnership established in 2016 by Brio Living Services […]
Lighting hacks that make a home safer and easier to navigateApproximately 1 in 4 adults aged 60+ report having fallen at least once in their home each year. Whether you are 60 or 90, good lighting is one of the easiest—and most affordable—ways to make your home safer and more comfortable if you’re aging at […]
Gayle McCorkle: Making Her Home at Cook Valley EstatesGayle McCorkle and her late husband, Phil, met in high school, dated in college, and were married before Phil served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Phil received his master’s degree in hospital administration at George Washington University. Gayle worked for a congressman.In 1975, Phil saw an […]
Foundation Scholarship Helps Ian Fleming Grow in His Career at PACEWhen Ian Fleming of Concord, Michigan graduated from high school, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do. His mom was a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and his grandmother was a registered nurse, so they encouraged him to consider the healthcare field, Ian says. Today, […]
Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative at Huron Valley PACE: Caring for the Caregiver“This is killing you,” Rose C.’s doctor had told her. Rose, the primary caregiver for her husband, Pat, had lost more than 30 pounds and was struggling with her own health. Pat lives with dementia, and their three children help with his […]
