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Focus on Faith â Elisabeth Seymour, Staff Chaplain, Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) Assisted Living
Becoming a pastor hadnât been Elisabeth Seymourâs plan but, when this teacher felt the calling, she says with a laugh, âI made a deal with God: âIf youâll provide me with the time and resources, then Iâll do it.ââ
Celebrating National Volunteer Week!
April is National Volunteer Month, and this week is National Volunteer Week! Each Tuesday this month we have highlighted on social media a volunteer who is making a difference at Brio Living Services. Today we are pleased to feature Mary Robertson, Volunteer Coordinator at Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC), and to thank all our Brio Living Services volunteers!
The benefits of staying social with age
As we age, we may tend to not put as much focus on our social life. This is a mistake that can negatively impact your or a loved oneâs well-being. Studies have shown that older adults who maintain an active social life show improved mental and physical health.
Brio Living Services Shore to Shore Walk: Encourages Team Members to Get Moving!
In celebration of Aprilâs Active for Life Month, Brio Living Serviceâs Wellness Program will hold its third annual Walking Challenge! The goal of this challenge is to see how many times our team members can walk shore to shore across Michigan during the month of April.
Betty Pope: A Life Well Lived
Betty Pope and her children began coming to Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) in the 1950s to visit her grandmother, Julia Laseter, who lived at CRC. Later, Bettyâs parents, Howard and Bessie Lausen, moved to CRC. Betty was the third generation to call CRC home when she moved in 2007. Betty passed away this week, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. Yet the legacy of her strength, will, and heart live on.
Celebrating Long-Term Care Administratorâs Week!
Brio Living Services celebrates National Long-Term Care Administratorâs Week! During this week, we have the opportunity to say âthank youâ and honor the administrators who lead our long-term care communities across the organization, as well as our many dedicated team members who provide long-term care and services.
Spotlight on Recreational Therapy Month: Having Fun While Improving Physical and Mental Health for Older Adults
Spotlight on Recreational Therapy Month: Having Fun While Improving Physical and Mental Health for Older Adults February is Recreational Therapy Month, and we are delighted to feature our Recreational Therapy team at Thome PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Jackson, Michigan. Recreational therapy is an important tool that helps older adults reconnect with…
Lora Underwood: A Cheerleader for Health and Wellness
February is Senior Independence Month. At Brio Living Services, we know that maintaining independence as we get older starts with health and wellness. We offer a wide variety of activities and classes for the older adults we serve at each of our communities and locations, including The Thome Rivertown Neighborhood in Detroit.