Celebrate the Season of Gratitude with Ways to Give BackGiving Tuesday is just around the corner on November 28! During this season of gratitude, Giving Tuesday is a special day that offers the opportunity to look for ways to give back in our communities or to assist with causes we care about. Giving back can […]
What’s the Difference Between Home Health Care and Private Duty? During National Home Care and Hospice Month, we have been thrilled to highlight our Home and Community Based Services in various ways! One of the most common questions our Porter Hills Home Health Care team members receive is, “what is the difference between home health […]
Saluting Our Veterans – Dr. Richard Pollard On Veterans Day, we honor and remember our country’s veterans for their valor and service. We are delighted to honor centenarian Dr. Richard Pollard, a resident of Chelsea Retirement Community, for his service as a physician and United States Medical Officer. Richard was born 100 years ago in […]
Honoring Native American Heritage Month at Brio Living Services November is Native American Heritage Month, a time when we join together to honor the rich ancestry, traditions, languages, and stories of Native Americans. It is also a time to celebrate Native culture through the exploration of art, music, and food. Most importantly, Native American Heritage […]
Seeing the World in a Different Light Manda Riley of Onsted, Michigan has worked at Chelsea Retirement Community’s Kresge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for nearly five years as its Assistant Director of Nursing. She has always wanted to continue her studies to become a registered nurse—like her aunt. But, “I didn’t want to put that […]
Debunking Common Myths Regarding Wills During National Estate Planning Awareness WeekHaving an up-to-date estate plan or will is one of the most significant avenues we have for providing for our families and the causes we care about after we’re gone. Yet, only about one-third of U.S. adults have a will, according to Legalzoom.In 2008, National […]
It’s never too late to take your health into your own hands. Embracing active aging is a possibility at any stage of life! Making small changes to your lifestyle can lead to a longer and healthier life. While genetics and other uncontrollable factors play a role, there are steps you can take to stay motivated […]
Brio Living Services Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthEvery year, from September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (also referred to as Latinx Heritage Month). While most month-long celebrations don’t cross over into another calendar month, Hispanic Heritage Month’s dates were chosen with care. September 15 is a significant date in many […]
Brio Living Services Envisions a World Without Alzheimer’sAs World Alzheimer’s Month winds down in September, the fundraising efforts for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s continue around the state from Chelsea Retirement Community to Porter Hills Village. According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association’s Fact & Figures Report, Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, […]
Empowering Older Adults with the Tools to Prevent FallsAt this time of year, we begin to celebrate the coming of fall, with the crispness in the air and the beauty of the leaves changing colors. But for many of us as we age, the word “fall” takes on a much scarier meaning. At several Brio […]
