Creative Writing Helps Residents Find their Passion and Purpose
August is National Wellness Month! This week, we look at how the arts fuel us with passion, purpose, and well-being – no matter what our age.
Focus on Faith: Connie Steele’s Healthy Spirit
August is National Wellness Month! Spiritual wellness is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Read more about Connie Steele’s faith journey as she assists with the spiritual health of residents at The Thome Rivertown Neighborhood in Detroit.
Implementing the Action Pact Household Model at Kresge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
August is National Wellness Month! This month, we look forward to sharing stories with you of the many ways that wellness is fostered and promoted to ensure the best possible health and well-being of the older adults we serve at UMRC & Porter Hills.
Harold Hartger- A Love for People and a Drive for Caring
Harold Hartger lost his father at the tender age of 12. Harold’s son, Dick, and daughter-in-law, Sue, say that event shaped Harold’s love of people and his drive to care for others.
Rockin’ Out at UMRC Foundation’s Annual Garden Party
The UMRC Foundation was delighted to once again host its annual Garden Party, after missing last year due to COVID-19.
UMRC Foundation’s Garden Party Presenting Sponsor – AZ Shmina
The UMRC Foundation is grateful for its Garden Party Presenting Sponsor, AZ Shmina Building Contractors.
Patricia “Pat” Edison – Devoted Career of Service
When Patricia “Pat” Edison and her husband, Bill, moved to Porter Hills Village in 1992, he was the youngest man and she was the second youngest woman living on campus!
Dedication of the Dr. Robert W. and Lynn H. Browne Rooftop Garden at Porter Hills Village
Dr. Robert W. Browne’s success in the fields of dentistry and business was influenced by many facets of his early life – from growing up with his hard-working grandparents during the Depression, to the discipline he learned as a 19-year-old serving in World War II.
Gratitude, Friendship, and Service: Hicks and Sarns Neighborhoods at Kresge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Close friends Jack and Martha Hicks and Dick and Norma Sarns have recently taken their friendship to a new level – the second floor of the newly completed Kresge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, to be exact. Two households – one for traditional long-term care residents and one for those living with dementia – have been […]
Joan Buchanan- Faithful Connections to Porter Hills
Cook Valley Estates resident Joan Buchanan has had a decades-long association with Porter Hills.