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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: Brain Health with Avenues!This June, during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Avenues by Brio Living Services wants to help put a focus on maintaining cognitive health. While we can’t prevent aging, we can take steps to keep our brains healthy. Here are the essential, and easy to try, strategies:Keep Your…

Welcoming All: Brio’s Commitment During Pride and Beyond June is Pride Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Brio Living Services’ mission: “Welcoming All, Partnering Together, and Enriching Lives” is a powerful foundation for that work. When we say “welcoming all,” we mean it. And we’re proud of…

Best and Brightest® Designation 23 Years Running Brio Living Services is proud to announce that it has received the designation of Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in West Michigan. Brio has received this honor every year since 2003. This national program honors organizations that “are truly innovative in their employee engagement execution,” according…

UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Scholarships Benefit Avenues Member Navigators; Enhance Health and Wellness for Avenues Members In April, the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation celebrated its Scholarship recipients, part of the Foundation’s Team Member Support Services program, at two reception events. Two of those Foundation Scholars are Avenues Member Navigators Princess Mahabir and Jessica Lincolnhol. Princess began her…

How Avenues by Brio Living Services Supports Family CaregiversThe journey of caring for an aging loved one is often described as a labor of love, but it can also be an overwhelming responsibility that tests even the most dedicated family members. As our population ages, more adults find themselves in the role of family caregiver,…

Controlling Stress During Stress Awareness MonthAs April marks Stress Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how stress affects our daily lives and learn effective strategies to manage it. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many of us, impacting our physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of…

Avenues: Offering a Feeling of Security and Independence Dr. Bobbi Thornburg, a retired radiologist, recently became a member of Avenues by Brio Living Services. Avenues is a continuing care at home program that allows you to age in the home you love. Bobbi grew up in Nebraska, completed X-ray tech school in Colorado, then worked…

Brio Living Services Named One of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2025 Senior living organization Brio Living Services, with headquarters in Chelsea and Grand Rapids, Michigan, was recently named as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work from WeCare Connect™—the industry leader in senior care surveys. Senior Care’s Best certification uses the industry’s…

Honoring the Dedication of Caregivers Caregiving goes beyond tending to daily needs; it’s an act of dedication, compassion, and moments that change us forever. Caregivers, whether team members at Brio Living Services or individuals who care for their loved ones, bring more than just skill; they bring an unwavering commitment to those they serve. Their…

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.