Brevillier Village
Title: Puzzle Pieces of Community: Coming Together as One
Student Interns:
Meghana Ravi
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Academic Preceptor:
Robert Waters, PhD
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Community Preceptor:
Didi Howard, RN, ADON
Brevillier Village
Community Site:
Brevillier Village is a nonprofit senior healthcare and housing community dedicated to supporting older adults through every stage of aging. With a mission to create a welcoming and supportive environment, Brevillier Village offers a full continuum of care ranging from independent living to skilled nursing and memory support. The heart of Brevillier’s philosophy is the belief that each resident should feel safe, valued, and truly at home. By fostering a strong sense of community and belonging, Brevillier Village provides not just care but connection, comfort, and dignity to all who reside there.
Team’s Experience:
The Bridging the Gaps student intern sought to foster community, creativity, and intergenerational connection by organizing a collaborative puzzle mural project at Brevillier Village. Residents, staff, and visiting family members were each invited to decorate individual puzzle pieces that, when assembled, formed a unified mural centered around the theme of togetherness. The completed mural visually represented the idea that “each of us is unique, and when we come together, the puzzle is complete.” This project not only encouraged meaningful engagement and self-expression but also highlighted the importance of every individual’s contribution to the community.
Reflections
“My experience at Brevillier Village was both eye-opening and deeply rewarding. I witnessed firsthand how compassionate, community-based care can transform the lives of residents, families, and staff alike. Through daily interactions, shared stories, and the opportunity to observe care across disciplines, I learned the value of presence, communication, and dignity in healthcare. Brevillier reminded me that healing often begins with simply being seen, heard, and valued, and that’s a lesson I’ll carry with me throughout my journey in medicine.”
Meghana Ravi