Impact of Benevolent Care: ‘I Want to Help’
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
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 […]
Financial Wellness: The Benefits of Giving
Financial Wellness: The Benefits of Giving We’ve all heard the saying, “It is better to give, than to receive.” Did you know there is actual scientific research that backs up that statement? Experts have found that giving creates a “warm glow” of dopamine in the body, lighting up the same parts of the brain as […]
LifeCircles PACE Medical Director Named 2026 Medical Director of the Year
LifeCircles PACE Medical Director Named 2026 Medical Director of the Year Iris Boettcher, MD, CMD was honored recently at The Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (PALTmed)’s annual conference in Anaheim, California as the Foundation’s 2026 Medical Director of the Year award recipient. The Medical Director of the Year Award recognizes those individuals whose […]
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, […]

