A Legacy of Love: Peter Paolini’s Family Shares Gratitude for His Care Peter Paolini was the beloved baby of the Paolini family of six siblings. “He was my soul brother,” says his sister, Francine. “Our connection was so tight and loving. We grew up in a loud, Italian family, quick-witted with a lot of humor […]
Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative at Huron Valley PACE: Caring for the Caregiver “This is killing you,” Rose C.’s doctor had told her. Rose, the primary caregiver for her husband, Pat, had lost more than 30 pounds and was struggling with her own health. Pat lives with dementia, and their three children help with […]
Appreciation for Brio’s Faith-Based Mission “I thank God every day that I’m here [at Cook Valley Estates]. It’s the best thing that could ever have happened. It makes life a little easier.”—Betty Dykstra, Cook Valley Estates resident The parents of four children, Betty and her husband, Peter, ran a wholesale potato and onion business, started […]
Brio Living Services Names Two New Executive Directors to Lead Flagship CommunitiesBrio Living Services recently announced the promotion of two of its team members to executive positions at its flagship communities, following the retirement this month of Cheryl VanBemden, Executive Director of Brio’s Porter Hills Village and Green House® Homes in Grand Rapids. VanBemden has […]
National Home Care and Hospice Month: Honoring Care That Feels Like Home Each November, we highlight a remarkable group of professionals whose work quietly changes lives every single day. National Home Care and Hospice Month recognizes the caregivers, nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, volunteers, and support teams who bring comfort, dignity, and skilled care directly […]
Celebrating National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month In recognition of November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Brio Living Services is proud to highlight the role we play in providing care and support to the thousands of older adults and families across Michigan affected by this disease. According to data provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s […]
Brio Living Services Announces New Executive Director at Huron Valley PACE Brio Living Services recently announced that Mimi Suntheimer, Senior Director of Team Member Experience at Brio, has accepted the position of Executive Director at Huron Valley PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Suntheimer has served as interim Executive Director […]
