UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Announces $28 Million Live Life with Brio Campaign with Chelsea Kickoff Event UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, fundraising arm for Brio Living Services, publicly announced the launch of its Live Life with Brio comprehensive campaign. More than eighty guests attended this kickoff celebration held on May 28 at the Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) Mackinaw […]
Impact of Benevolent Care: ‘I Want to Help’ Natalie Brown’s father suffered a stroke at the age of 67. He could no longer care for himself, nor could his family provide the care he needed. They made the decision to move her father into a long-term care center. One of his best friends transferred there […]
Viewing Aging Through an Equitable Lens During Older Americans Month Some of us are older adults, many of us know one, and the rest of us will be someday. That’s why Brio Living Services and its philanthropic arm, the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation are proud to recognize Older Americans Month. Since 1963, the Administration for Community […]
Brio Living Services Team Members, Program Honored at 2026 LeadingAge Michigan Awards Gala Brio Living Services is proud to announce that six of its team members were recently honored at the LeadingAge Michigan Member Awards Gala on April 28, 2026, held at the DoubleTree Hotel Novus Ballroom in Battle Creek, Michigan. Each award winner was […]
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’ 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 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 […]
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 […]
