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Supporting Caregivers: Avenues Empowers Aging in Place November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor the millions of Americans who provide essential care to their aging or disabled loved ones. While caring for a family member can be a rewarding experience, it also can come with significant challenges that can take…

We All Belong: Brio Living Services Participates in Local Pride Festivals On June 28, 1969, the New York Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village, an establishment frequented by the gay and lesbian community. This raid escalated, sparking six days of protests and violent clashes throughout the neighborhood. This event catapulted the gay…

“YOU Make a Difference” is this year’s theme for National Nurses Month. At Brio Living Services, we are grateful for the incredible difference and fundamental impact our nurses make through their dedication and caring service to older adults.

Happy Pride Month! June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and our residents, participants, families, team members, and leadership of Brio Living Services who identify within it. Brio Living Services has made inclusivity a priority in its Mission Statement: “Welcoming all, partnering together, enriching lives.” Inclusiveness is also an important element…

The Benefits of Yoga: “Helping People Age with Vitality and Positive Energy” In keeping with Healthy Aging month, September is also National Yoga Awareness month! Brio Living Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Kim Hoppe, has been practicing yoga for nearly 20 years and shares her knowledge with our team members. “Yoga and other physical activities, as…

It’s never too late to take your health into your own hands. Embracing active aging is a possibility at any stage of life! Making small changes to your lifestyle can lead to a longer and healthier life. While genetics and other uncontrollable factors play a role, there are steps you can take to stay motivated…

Brio Living Services Announces Re-Launch of Avenues Offering Innovative, Personalized Approach to Living Independently at Home! Brio Living Services has announced the re-launch of Avenues by Brio Living Services in early 2024, pending approval by the State of Michigan. Avenues is a life plan community at home program for older adults, focusing on health and…

Embracing Home with Avenues: The Wise Choice for Older Adults As we age, the concept of ‘home’ takes on a deeper significance. It’s not just a physical space; it’s a repository of memories, a place of comfort, and a symbol of independence. Remarkably, a striking 93% of older adults express a desire to remain in…

Being There for Others: Celebrating Social Workers at Brio Living Services March is Careers in Aging Month, and Brio Living Services is highlighting a variety of professions that help us all to age well! One of these is social work, which we also celebrate in March during National Social Workers Month. Brio Living Services employs…

Brio Living Services Earns West Michigan’s  Best and Brightest® Designation for 22nd Consecutive Year Senior living organization Brio Living Services, formerly United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) & Porter Hills, is proud to announce that it has received the designation of Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in West Michigan. This is the organization’s 22nd…

Five Reasons to Prioritize Social Connections As We Age As we grow older, it’s common to shift our focus away from our social life, but this can be a mistake that negatively impacts our overall well-being or that of our loved ones. Research has consistently shown that older adults who maintain an active social life…