Meet Our Donors Reezie DeVet: Having a Ripple Effect Through Her Giving Catherine âReezieâ DeVet had worked in healthcare for much of her career when she joined the Porter Hills corporate board in the 1990s. Still, the concept of a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, where older adults could receive the level of care […]
Brio Living Services Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work ForÂŽ in the Nation for 2nd YearSenior living organization Brio Living Services, formerly United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) & Porter Hills, is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2024 list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForÂŽ in the […]
National Wellness Month Brio Living Services is happy to celebrate National Wellness Month in August! One of Brioâs six guiding beliefs is âwellness,â which states: âin partnership with our team members, we attend to mind, body, and spiritual wellness, as well as the independence, engagement, and joy for all we serve.â We strive to ensure […]
Summer Wellness With Brio Living Services Summer at Brio Living Services isnât just about soaking up the sun; itâs about embarking on thrilling adventures through our Balanced Living program. This summer, our communities have been alive with energy and joy as residents explore a variety of fun-filled events, each designed to enhance their overall well-being. […]
Making Self-Care a Priority Toward Better Health and Wellness for Brio Living Services Team MembersSelf-Care Month runs from June 24 through Self-Care Day celebrated on July 24, or 7-24. That date is symbolic because self-care can be practiced â24 hours a day/7 days a week,â according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This yearâs Self […]
Celebrating Dining Excellence at Brio Living ServicesOn Friday mornings at the Porter Hills Village patio and pergola this summer, you might find residents enjoying a grilled-to-order Breakfast by the Pond, complete with blueberry pancakes, eggs, sausage, and more. Ed Lube, Director of Dining Services at Porter Hills Village, says itâs just one of many ways […]
We All Belong: Brio Living Services Participates in Local Pride Festivals On June 28, 1969, the New York Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village, an establishment frequented by the gay and lesbian community. This raid escalated, sparking six days of protests and violent clashes throughout the neighborhood. This event catapulted the gay […]
The Longest Day June is Alzheimerâs and Brain Awareness Month, and Brio Living Services has been celebrating all month long at many of its communities. The culmination of the month is the Longest Day, which this year is observed on June 20. âThe Longest Day is the day with the most lightâthe summer solstice,â says […]
Celebrating Menâs Health Month and Promoting an Active Lifestyle At Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC), a Brio Living Services community, itâs not unusual to see Rev. Russ Smith swimming laps in the McMullen Wellness Center, briskly walking through the community, or participating in a balance and strength class with CRCâs Director of Lifestyle and Health, Tylene […]
Brio Celebrates 2024 PACE Day at the CapitolThree of Brio Living Servicesâ team members were honored at this yearâs PACE Day at the Capitol in Lansing on May 22. PACE Day is an annual event to celebrate Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and provides an opportunity to advocate for older adults served […]
