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 […]
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 […]
Gayle McCorkle: Making Her Home at Cook Valley EstatesGayle McCorkle and her late husband, Phil, met in high school, dated in college, and were married before Phil served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Phil received his master’s degree in hospital administration at George Washington University. Gayle worked for a congressman.In 1975, Phil saw an […]
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. […]
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 […]
Grand Rapids Senior Living Organization Launches Major Expansion ProjectFinancing, Construction Underway at Brio Living Services’ Porter Hills VillageSenior living organization Brio Living Services announced that financing has been secured, and construction is underway for its $130 million project serving older adults at Porter Hills Village, located at 3600 E. Fulton Street in Grand Rapids.“I am […]
Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Legacy of Helping Others Estate Planning Awareness Week: A Legacy of Helping Others As we celebrate Estate Planning Awareness Week, we are delighted to feature Rev. Dr. Brent and Mrs. Marlene McCumons, two of our UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Legacy Society members. Retired United Methodist clergy and elementary school/Reading Recovery teacher, […]
Live Life Boldly: Foundation Scholarships Invest in Team Members at Brio Living Services “The Foundation Scholarship means so much to me, not only because it helps ease the financial burden of having three kids in college this fall, but also because it allows me to continue pursuing my education to become a Certified Wellness Coach,” […]
The UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, the fundraising arm of Brio Living Services, welcomes three new members from across Michigan to its Board of Directors. These include: Dr. Iris Boettcher (Grand Rapids), Terrence Quinn (Ann Arbor), and State Representative Jimmie Wilson, Jr. of the 32nd District of Michigan (Ypsilanti). Iris Boettcher, MD is board-certified in internal medicine […]
