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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 “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! 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…

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, 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 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 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…

Rosie the Riveter Sue Crittenden Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday! Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) resident Sue Ford Allen Crittenden recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with a party at CRC’s Dancey House, surrounded by her many friends and family. She also received a surprise visit from State Senator Sue Shink (14th District) who brought a State of…

Brio Living Services Celebrates National Wellness Month At Brio Living Services, wellness is woven into many facets of daily life. Across our communities, residents and team members have enjoyed a summer filled with activities that encourage movement, engagement, and connection -whether that is through our Balanced Living program or the resources we offer our team…

Brio Living Services Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in the Nation for 3rd Straight Year Brio Living Services is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2025 list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This…

Gary and Bernice Packard: Honoring Deep Roots by Supporting Benevolent Care “You don’t realize what a joy it is that Benevolent Care is available,” said Bernice Packard. “It’s not something you think about when you’re younger. It is a joy to not have that burden and to know you won’t have to move somewhere else.”…

Steve Smith: Singing the Praises of The Thome Rivertown Neighborhood It’s not every day that you meet someone who has gold and platinum records on his wall! But Steve Smith, who lives at The Thome Rivertown Neighborhood in Detroit, is one of those people! Steve started out wanting to be a singer. Although that path…