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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…

No Kids, No Problem: Planning to Age at Home Without ChildrenMany people assume that adult children will play a key role in helping their parents navigate aging. But for millions of Americans who are child-free, by choice or circumstance, aging well means creating a different kind of support system.The good news? You don’t need children…