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Giving Tuesday, Tree of Life, and Year-End Giving Offer Variety of Ways to Support Aging Well
Giving Tuesday, Tree of Life, and Year-End Giving Offer Variety of Ways to Support Aging WellAs the holidays approach, and we enter the season of giving, there are a variety of ways you can choose to support older adults—and our team members who provide exceptional care—at Brio Living Services. Your gift to the UMRC-Porter Hills…
National Home Care and Hospice Month: Honoring Care That Feels Like Home
National Home Care and Hospice Month: Honoring Care That Feels Like Home Each November, we highlight a remarkable group of professionals whose work quietly changes lives every single day. National Home Care and Hospice Month recognizes the caregivers, nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, volunteers, and support teams who bring comfort, dignity, and skilled care directly…
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Celebrating National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month In recognition of November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Brio Living Services is proud to highlight the role we play in providing care and support to the thousands of older adults and families across Michigan affected by this disease. According to data provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s…
Brio Living Services Announces New Executive Director at Huron Valley PACE
Brio Living Services Announces New Executive Director at Huron Valley PACE Brio Living Services recently announced that Mimi Suntheimer, Senior Director of Team Member Experience at Brio, has accepted the position of Executive Director at Huron Valley PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Suntheimer has served as interim Executive Director…
Financing, Construction Underway at Brio Living Services’ Porter Hills Village
Grand Rapids Senior Living Organization Launches Major Expansion ProjectFinancing, Construction Underway at Brio Living Services’ Porter Hills VillageSenior living organization Brio Living Services announced that financing has been secured, and construction is underway for its $130 million project serving older adults at Porter Hills Village, located at 3600 E. Fulton Street in Grand Rapids.“I am…
Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Legacy of Helping Others
Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Legacy of Helping Others Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Legacy of Helping Others As we celebrate Estate Planning Awareness Week, we are delighted to feature Rev. Dr. Brent and Mrs. Marlene McCumons, two of our UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Legacy Society members. Retired United Methodist clergy and elementary school/Reading Recovery teacher,…
Live Life Boldly: Foundation Scholarships Invest in Team Members at Brio Living Services
Live Life Boldly: Foundation Scholarships Invest in Team Members at Brio Living Services “The Foundation Scholarship means so much to me, not only because it helps ease the financial burden of having three kids in college this fall, but also because it allows me to continue pursuing my education to become a Certified Wellness Coach,”…
Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month: The Heroes of Movement and Recovery!
Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month: The Heroes of Movement and Recovery! Every October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month—a time to recognize the contributions of physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) within Brio Living Services. These dedicated professionals work tirelessly to help our residents, clients, and participants regain mobility, improve function, and help…
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation and Brio Living Services Announce New Members to Their Boards
The UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, the fundraising arm of Brio Living Services, welcomes three new members from across Michigan to its Board of Directors. These include: Dr. Iris Boettcher (Grand Rapids), Terrence Quinn (Ann Arbor), and State Representative Jimmie Wilson, Jr. of the 32nd District of Michigan (Ypsilanti). Iris Boettcher, MD is board-certified in internal medicine…
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Announces $28 Million “Live Life with Brio” Campaign at Grand Rapids Kickoff Event
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Announces $28 Million “Live Life with Brio” Campaign at Grand Rapids Kickoff Event UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, the fundraising arm of Brio Living Services, publicly announced the launch of its Live Life with Brio campaign at a kickoff celebration held last night at the Cascade Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids. To date,…
Fall Prevention with Brio Living Services
Fall Prevention with Brio Living Services As we welcome the changing colors of the leaves and the cooler temperatures of Fall, it’s also a good time to think about ways we can prevent falls, especially among older adults. In fact, September is Fall Prevention Month! Falls are one of the most significant health risks for…
Brio Living Services Achieves World’s Best Culture Certification
Brio Living Services Achieves World’s Best Culture Certification Brio Living Services is proud to announce that it has achieved Drive’s prestigious World’s Best Culture Certification. This certification empowers organizations to benchmark themselves among the very best cultures worldwide, transcending the boundaries of senior living. With the World’s Best Culture Certification, Brio Living Services showcases its…
