Considering Retirement Communities: Is It Really Less Expensive to Stay in Your Home?
Considering Retirement Communities: Is It Really Less Expensive to Stay in Your Home? Many older adults say that one of the reasons they want to stay in their own home is because it is less expensive. Although this can be true in some cases, it is important to know that the actual cost savings may […]
Occupational Therapy Month: ‘Helping you get back to being you’
Occupational Therapy Month: ‘Helping you get back to being you’ April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, a time to celebrate the work of occupational therapists and build awareness of the field of OT. This year’s theme is “Enriching lives through meaningful engagement.” The American Occupational Therapy Association explains the field as “a science-driven, evidence-based profession […]
Stress Awareness Month: Finding Balance and Building Resilience
Stress Awareness Month: Finding Balance and Building ResilienceEach April, Stress Awareness Month encourages us to pause and take a closer look at how stress affects our daily lives—and what we can do to manage it. At Brio Living Services, we believe that understanding and managing stress is an essential part of healthy, independent living at […]
Jackie Taylor: A Life of Opening Doors
Jackie Taylor: A Life of Opening Doors During National Women’s History Month in March, we are delighted to feature long-time friend and board member, Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Taylor for all she does to “create a better world for aging.” Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Taylor is the epitome of a lifelong learner. She earned her undergraduate degree, […]
Thome PACE Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Service to Local Adults 55+
Thome PACE Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Service to Local Adults 55+ Thome PACE celebrated its 10th anniversary at a “March Madness”-themed Open House at its PACE Day Center in Jackson, Michigan on Thursday, March 12. Thome PACE, or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, is a partnership established in 2016 by Brio Living Services […]
How to Stay Active Indoors: Fitness for Home
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 […]
