How to Stay Active Indoors: Fitness for HomeStaying active doesn’t require a gym membership, perfect weather, or even leaving your home. In fact, some of the most effective ways to maintain strength, flexibility, balance, and even heart health can happen right in your living room! The key isn’t intensity—it’s consistency. Even short bursts of movement […]
Brio Living Services Celebrates National Milestone of 200 PACE Programs NationwideBrio Living Services is proud to share that PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, has reached a significant milestone with the operation of 200 PACE programs across the United States, spanning 33 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National […]
February is National Recreation Therapy Month February is National Recreation Therapy Month, and we are proud to recognize our Recreational Therapists across Brio Living Services and all the work they do to ensure the older adults we serve age vibrantly. Recreational Therapy is a vital part of our PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the […]
Sleep Tips for Older Adults: Creating a Restful Home EnvironmentFrom Brio Living ServicesA good night’s sleep is essential for overall health and well-being at any age—but as we get older, it can become more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Changes in sleep patterns are a natural part of aging, but there are ways […]
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The Cedars of Dexter Resident, Cindy Pine: ‘Volunteering Has Filled My Cup’ In 2014, Cindy Pine, a resident of The Cedars of Dexter, a Brio Living Services community, answered a “random” email about a women’s mission trip to Costa Rica. It inspired her to try something new after the passing of her husband, Rick, in […]
Lighting hacks that make a home safer and easier to navigateApproximately 1 in 4 adults aged 60+ report having fallen at least once in their home each year. Whether you are 60 or 90, good lighting is one of the easiest—and most affordable—ways to make your home safer and more comfortable if you’re aging at […]
Living into Brio’s Vision: A World in Which All are Empowered to Age WellJanuary is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, a time to wrestle with the impact poverty has on our society. As the population of older adults continues to grow, the number of those living in poverty has also risen, up to 15% […]
Gayle McCorkle: Making Her Home at Cook Valley EstatesGayle McCorkle and her late husband, Phil, met in high school, dated in college, and were married before Phil served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Phil received his master’s degree in hospital administration at George Washington University. Gayle worked for a congressman.In 1975, Phil saw an […]
Top 10 Simple Home Modifications for Safer Aging in Place As we age, maintaining independence and comfort at home becomes increasingly important. For many older adults, aging in place—remaining in their own homes rather than moving to a retirement community—offers a sense of familiarity, dignity, and freedom. However, ensuring safety is key to making this […]
