The Joy of Giving: Volunteering at Brio Living ServicesAs the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of the joy that comes from giving—not just gifts, but time, talents, and compassion. At Brio Living Services, volunteering is woven into the fabric of what we do, bringing residents, team members, and the community together to enrich lives in meaningful […]
Give the Gift of Vibrant LivingAs we enter the season of giving, and the end of the calendar year approaches, you may be considering ways you can make a meaningful difference for the causes you care about, while also realizing a tax savings for you. With your Individual Retirement Account qualified charitable distribution (QCD), you […]
Celebrating Porter Hills Home Health Care during National Home Care and Hospice Month In recognition of November as National Home Care and Hospice Month, Brio Living Services is proud to recognize and celebrate the amazing work of Porter Hills Home Health Care, a Brio home-and community-based program that has immense impact across the organization and […]
Supporting Caregivers: Avenues Empowers Aging in Place November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor the millions of Americans who provide essential care to their aging or disabled loved ones. While caring for a family member can be a rewarding experience, it also can come with significant challenges that can take […]
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Receives Grant for Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor the vital work of family caregivers across the nation, raise awareness of the challenges they face, and offer ways to increase support for those who provide so much care and compassion […]
Celebrating Expansion and Growth at LifeCircles PACE On October 10, LifeCircles PACE, or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, hosted an Open House ribbon cutting event to celebrate its recent $1 million expansion of its Day Center at 12330 James Street in Holland, Michigan. LifeCircles PACE, with locations in Holland and Muskegon, is a […]
Brio Living Services Team Members Celebrate Mental Health and Wellness World Mental Health Day is celebrated October 10 and gives us a chance to reflect on activities that may benefit our own mental health – such as reading, meditation, exercising, and spending time with loved ones. According to the World Health Organization, the overall objective […]
Growing Up, Aging Vibrantly at Meadowlark Retirement Village in Sparta “Growing up in the town of Sparta was amazing,” says Dori Steffens, Life Enrichment Coordinator for Meadowlark Retirement Village in Sparta. “You could always go to your neighbors for anything. It’s a true community where everyone knows everyone, and they’re always willing to lend a […]
Local Faith-Based Senior Living Organization Commended for ExcellenceSenior living organization Brio Living Services, formerly United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) & Porter Hills, is proud to announce that it has earned EAGLE reaccreditation with commendation, the highest possible level, from the EAGLE Accreditation Commission of the Methodist Ministries Network. EAGLE, or Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward Excellence, […]
