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the blog of Porter HillsUMRC & Porter Hills Foundations Announce “COVID-19 – Not All Heroes Wear Capes” Emergency Fund for Care Teams
Initiative Will Help Address Unmet Family Needs During COVID-19
Chelsea, MI/Grand Rapids, MI, March 27, 2020 – The UMRC Foundation and Porter Hills Foundation today announced the creation of a special emergency fund for frontline staff members working to support older adults in their read more.
Meet our Porter Hills Healthcare Heroes – Shirley Evans
Porter Hills is proud to introduce you to some of our Healthcare Heroes who provide compassionate care and services to the older adults we serve.
My Second Family
Shirley Evans loves her job as a care partner at Meadowlark Retirement Village in Sparta, and it shows. A 2017 recipient of Leading read more.
Virtual activities to enjoy at home.
Here is a list of virtual museums, zoos, and other creative ideas for you to enjoy while spending time at home.
Get creative!
Caledonia LIVE! Facebook Group
Post your creative skills live with the Caledonia community! Providing the community with entertainment, learning, connection and ment read more.
UMRC & Porter Hills, Always Hiring.
Chelsea, MI/Grand Rapids, MI, March 23, 2020 – UMRC & Porter Hills announces that, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization is continuing to hire a variety of team members to provide care and support for the older adults it serves at locations across Michigan.
Openings inc read more.
Caregiver Spotlight: A ‘Blessing’ to Residents at Porter Hills Village
Blessing Kafulani’s journey began in Zimbabwe where he was born. Twelve years ago, his family emigrated to the U.S. Because many of his relatives are far away, Blessing especially enjoys the opportunities to build relationships with the older adults he serves as a certified nursing assistant ( read more.
Porter Hills Foundation Receives Grant From Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland
Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Awards $13,334 for Technology and Recreational Therapy Enhancements at LifeCircles PACE
The Porter Hills Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a one-year grant of $13,334 from the Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland. This gift w read more.
The Yellow Brick Road to Brain Fitness
I love the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz. My favorite scene is when Dorothy approaches a crossroad and meets the Scarecrow on her journey to find the Wizard. While contemplating which road will take her to Oz, Mr. Scarecrow attempts to give her directions. Following his incoherent ramblings, read more.
Porter Hills Foundation Hosts Inaugural Thanks For Giving Event on November 20
Proceeds Create the Porter Hills Employee Support Services Fund
Porter Hills Foundation hosted its inaugural Thanks For Giving celebration at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids on November 20, 2019. Approximately 220 gu read more.
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Sara Lowe
Executive Director
Emmanuel Hospice
Click here to watch the WZZM13 Senior Wellness Segment on this topic.
Each November we make the transition from Back to School and Halloween to Thanksgiving and Holiday preparation. Did you know that November is also National Hospice and Pallia read more.
Understanding Depression as a Treatable Illness
It is so easy for society to place mental health on the back burner when there are many other chronic health concerns. However, the approach that we have taken as a society is not sustainable and it is clouding our quality of life as a whole. Medical professionals in general tend to focus on tan read more.
