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Mia Larson: Fulfilling Her Dream of a Career in Healthcare  Since she was a kid, Mia Larson always wanted to work in healthcare. She completed her CNA training at Kent Career Technical Center while still a high school student. As part of the program, Mia says, “There was a mock practice interview with Porter Hills…

Senior adult (Indian and African descent) couple cooking dinner together at home. They are enjoying their retirement years as they work together to chop healthy vegetables for a salad. Embracing Home with Avenues: The Wise Choice for Older Adults As we age, the concept of ‘home’ takes on a deeper significance. It’s not just a…

LifeCircles PACE and Mobile Dental Partner Bring Healthy Smiles to Participants Dental health is often neglected among older adults, particularly those with lower incomes, lack of insurance, and mobility challenges. A 2022 study by the Journal of Personalized Medicine shows that as many as 78% of older adults have experienced some tooth loss. This can…

Celebrating Senior Independence Month at Brio Living Services February is National Senior Independence Month, which celebrates the many ways older adults can continue to be self-reliant, as well as the community services and adaptations that make independence more accessible for so many. At Brio Living Services, we believe that respecting and preserving the autonomy of…

Brio Living Services Announces New Leader at Thome PACE Robyn Abbey-Hardesty, LMSW Named New Thome PACE Executive DirectorBrio Living Services has announced that Robyn Abbey-Hardesty, LMSW, has accepted the role of Executive Director for Thome Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE®, located in Jackson, Michigan. Abbey-Hardesty, who served as the Thome PACE Day…

Be Kind to Servers MonthBrio Living Services employs nearly 200 Dining Services team members throughout the state, many of whom are servers; the hard-working folks tasked with making the dining experience friendly, high-quality, and meaningful at Brio’s residential communities. Being a server at a Brio community differs in many ways from a typical restaurant. Residents…

Volunteer Kristy Fetyko and Tinkerbell Bring Joy to CRC ResidentsKristy Fetyko of Chelsea and her 6-year-old Papillion, Tinkerbell, are a welcome sight at Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC)! Kristy volunteers weekly, alternating between Independent Living and Assisted Living on the CRC campus, and Tinkerbell loves to go with her, dolled up with a bow in her…

Food for Thought: Huron Valley PACE and Local Partners Provide Healthy Food Pantry Options for PACE Participants The first and third Wednesdays each month are busy days at Brio Living Services’ Huron Valley PACE. That’s when Food Gatherers of Washtenaw County delivers food items to the PACE food pantry.“The population we serve at Huron Valley…

Balanced Living by Brio Living Services Offers Holistic Approach to Health Chelsea Retirement Community Pilots Enhanced Wellness Experience for Residents Brio Living Services announces the pilot of a new branded health and wellness program at Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC), its flagship campus in Chelsea, Michigan. Balanced Living by Brio Living Services will kick off in…

Brio Living Services Announces Re-Launch of Avenues Offering Innovative, Personalized Approach to Living Independently at Home! Brio Living Services has announced the re-launch of Avenues by Brio Living Services in early 2024, pending approval by the State of Michigan. Avenues is a life plan community at home program for older adults, focusing on health and…

Share Your Story This Holiday Season and Leave Your Legacy One of Dave Isay’s earliest memories involves capturing the stories of his grandparents and great aunts on a small cassette recorder (remember those?). He turned his love of stories into a vocation as founder of StoryCorps, an organization that has recorded stories from more than…

Meet our Donors – Jim and Marie Preston Jim Preston says his first knowledge of Porter Hills Village in Grand Rapids was walking by it on the 16th fairway while golfing. However, he and his wife, Marie, would soon become intimately involved with Porter Hills, now Brio Living Services. Jim was invited to serve on…