February is American Heart Month, which encourages everyone to place a high importance and focus on their cardiovascular health. American Heart Monthās National Wear Red DayĀ® is also today, the first Friday in February, to raise awareness for heart disease, as itās the leading cause of death in the United States. In efforts to achieve […]
January 23 through 29 is National Activity Professionals Week. At UMRC & Porter Hills, we know how important our Life Enrichment team members are to enhancing the care and well-being of the older adults we serve.
UMRC & Porter Hills’ No Scale, New Year The New Year is a time to reflect, celebrate, and prepare and set goals. That is why this January, UMRC & Porter Hillsā Wellness Champions have encouraged the āNo Scale, New Yearā challenge for all UMRC & Porter Hills team members. This challenge focuses on promoting sustainable […]
Did You Know? UMRC & Porter Hills five PACE sites (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) help nearly 1,000 low-income, nursing home-eligible older adults each year, across 15 counties, to live independently in their own homes and communities. These include Huron Valley PACE in Ypsilanti, Thome PACE in Jackson, Senior CommUnity Care of Michigan in Lansing, and LifeCircles PACE with locations in Muskegon and Holland.
The National PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Association (NPA) has designated September as National PACE Month, an opportunity to celebrate the work of PACE nationwide. This yearās theme of āLiving at Home: Your Goal, Our Priorityā sums up the purpose of PACE ā to help nursing-home eligible older adults remain living independently in their home and community for as long as possible.
UMRC & Porter Hills’ Five PACE sites serve nearly 1,000 older Michiganders annually.
As part of Healthy Aging Month, UMRC & Porter Hills is proud to offer many different ways to remain healthy and active as we age, including The Art of Aging program.
August is National Wellness Month! As we come to the last Friday of August, we look at the importance of physical fitness for older adults ā from improved health to happier moods.
August is National Wellness Month! This week, we look at how the arts fuel us with passion, purpose, and well-being ā no matter what our age.
August is National Wellness Month! Spiritual wellness is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Read more about Connie Steeleās faith journey as she assists with the spiritual health of residents at The Thome Rivertown Neighborhood in Detroit.
