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 […]
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 […]
Foundation Scholarship Helps Ian Fleming Grow in His Career at PACE When Ian Fleming of Concord, Michigan graduated from high school, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do. His mom was a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and his grandmother was a registered nurse, so they encouraged him to consider the healthcare field, Ian says. […]
