Life Enrichment
Creating days filled with engagement, purpose, and delight.
Our Life Enrichment Promise
We create thoughtful experiences that evoke positive emotions, memories, and connections, enhancing overall well-being and quality of life.
Movement
Daily adaptive, instructor-led classes help build strength, balance, and cardiovascular health.
Sensory Programs
Hand massages, reminiscence cards, aromatherapy, and task bins offer tactile stimulation.
Music
Guided listening sessions and playing instruments together help support cognitive health.
Pet Therapy
Visiting therapy animals offer emotional support, and help reduce stress and anxiety.
Monthly Group Outings
Trips to local museums, parks, and restaurants keep residents safely engaged with the greater community.
Town Hall Meetings
Residents and families have a voice in community policies and events in, discussion with community leaders.
Volunteering
Residents have opportunities to remain involved with charities and organizations, and continue to make a difference through our “ICAN” program.
Artis Postcards
Our “IWRITE” assisted letter-writing program helps residents stay connected with family and friends.
Featured Events
August Power of Play Signature Event
Practice Makes Purpose: Life Skills Workshop
As kids are heading back to class, we’re celebrating a different aspect of learning throughout August at Artis!
Join us as we dive in to the occupational, domestic, and creative skills we’ve honed over a lifetime – shared experiences that create opportunities to participate and feel a sense of purpose.
Check the Calendar for Event Details or click above to call and RSVP.
So much to look forward to – explore our upcoming programs and events, then click to RSVP!
Week of Events
Monday, August 10, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Residents Love
Creativity of Socials, ICAN Outreach Programs, Resident-Led Events
Families Love
Daily Programs
Lifelong Learning Favorites
Arm Chair Travel, Opera/Musical Studies, Famous Events Trivia
Preferred Arts & Crafts Programs
Flower Design, Jewelry Making, Cooking
Causes We Support
Humane Society, Local Church, Toys for Tots
Popular Spiritual Programs
Catholic Mass, Shabbat Dinner, Jewish Services
Favorite Fitness Classes
Exercise with Bayada Fitness Professional, Morning Stretch with Pam
ARTIS REELS
Real people. Real moments. Real Artis.
Watch how our residents and team members bring our value of “Inspired Well-Being”
to life in every story.
Maverick shares the joy of seeing his grandmother thrive at Artis — from compassionate care to creative expression through art. “It’s just a joy,” he says, watching her engage and connect in a place where genuine people support and uplift each resident.
Life Enrichment at Artis is powered by people with the training, heart, and intuition to transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences. Meet Marlene, one of our Life Enrichment Directors, whose superpower is discovering what brings each resident to life.
“I always wanted to paint more … now I paint every day.”
– Sal L.
Artis Resident
See how we’re honoring
yesterday and celebrating
today.
Artis Fact
91% of Artis families say their family member is more engaged in their community than they would be at home.
SOURCE: Activated Insights Family Survey
Empowering residents to live more joyfully and with autonomy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are life enrichment programs in memory care?
Life enrichment includes personalized programs designed to spark joy, encourage participation, and connect residents to lifelong interests.
How are programs personalized?
Teams learn each resident’s history, hobbies, and preferences to create meaningful engagement experiences.
How many programs happen each day?
Artis communities offer multiple enrichment opportunities daily to support cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.
Do programs help dementia symptoms?
Yes. Engagement can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and promote a sense of purpose.
How are residents encouraged to participate?
Participation is always invitation-based and adapted to comfort levels.
What types of programs are offered?
Creative arts, music, continual learning, exercise/movement, social gatherings, reminiscence programs, and everyday meaningful moments.
Can families join programs?
Of course! Families are welcome to participate in celebrations and shared experiences.
Why is enrichment central to The Artis Way?
Because meaningful engagement helps residents continue living fully, not simply receiving care.
We’ll have an even better time if you’re here. Join us for an event.
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🍼💙 A Baby Shower Filled with Love at Olney Memory Care! 💙🍼
Today was an extra special day at Olney Memory Care as the team came together to celebrate Sales Director Andres and his wife, Kat, as they prepare to welcome baby #5! 👶❤️
The celebration had everything—a delicious spread featuring three different kinds of wings, potato salad, fresh fruit, chocolate cake, and what may officially be the BEST pink punch ever! 😋🍗🍰🍓
A huge thank you to Culinary Director Danny for putting together such an amazing spread, and to Executive Director Marcy for helping make this special celebration possible! ❤️
Of course, it wouldn’t be an Olney Memory Care celebration without plenty of laughs! Director of Life Enrichment Lawrence and Director of Community Integration Suzanne brought the fun with baby trivia and a hilarious mystery baby food challenge! 😂
One of the sweetest parts of the day was having our residents right there in the middle of the celebration! They loved sharing in the laughter, excitement, food and fun—and there’s just something special about the joy and anticipation that comes with welcoming a new baby. 👶💕 Seeing different generations come together to celebrate a new little life made the afternoon even more meaningful.
Kat and Andres were also showered with so many thoughtful gifts for their newest little one, with their girls happily helping Mom and Dad open all the surprises! 🎁🍼
It was truly a whole-team and whole-community celebration, and a beautiful reminder that at Olney Memory Care, we celebrate life’s special moments together. ❤️
Congratulations, Kat & Andres! Your Olney Memory Care family can’t wait to welcome the newest little member of the family! 👶🎉❤️
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🍕 Pizza, BBQ & plenty of smiles! ❤️
Our Olney Memory Care residents enjoyed a fun afternoon outing to Route 108 Pizza & BBQ in Sandy Spring! From delicious slices of pizza to BBQ favorites, good food was only part of the fun — getting out together, sharing laughs, and enjoying each other’s company made the day even better. 😊
We love creating opportunities for our residents to stay connected to the Olney community and enjoy some of our favorite local spots!
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Such a fun way to stay active!
🎯 Our residents enjoyed an afternoon of games and friendly competition with our friends from RSI—rolling, tossing, aiming, and cheering each other on along the way! 💪😊
We love activities that bring together movement, coordination, laughter, and a little healthy competition!
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🎳 Celebrating National Bowling Day at Olney Memory Care! 🎳
We brought the bowling alley right to our community, and our residents came ready to STRIKE! 😄 From some impressive rolls to plenty of friendly competition and cheering each other on, this was such a fun way to stay active, engaged, and connected.
Who says you need a bowling alley to knock down some pins?! 🎳🧡
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Such a fun way to get creative! 🎨✨
Our residents enjoyed painting their own beautiful stained-glass inspired designs, choosing their favorite colors and adding their own personal touch. We love seeing the concentration during the process—and those proud smiles when the finished pieces are ready to show off! 💙
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🍉 Olney Memory Care is bringing the creativity for the Third Annual Artis Summer Slice Showdown!
Our Director of Life Enrichment, Lawrence, turned an ordinary watermelon into quite the masterpiece! And because you can never have too much watermelon, our Culinary Director Danny kept the fun going with watermelon fries and a delicious yogurt dipping sauce! 🍉 🍟
Our residents got to enjoy the and, of course, taste-test the results! 😋😋
Now we just need to know… does Olney have your vote? 🏆🍉
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It’s that time of year, when students return to the classroom for a new year of learning.
At Artis, we’re helping our residents continue to learn, grow, and engage with the world through the Power of Play. For people living with dementia, learning can evolve into practicing familiar skills and sharing what they know with others.
Read more about how Artis supports learning through play in August: 👉 artisseniorliving.com/blog/play-as-learning-how-familiar-skills-support-confidence-and-connection/
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A little paint, a few leaves, and a whole lot of creativity! 🌸🎨
Our residents had so much fun creating beautiful flower art using an unexpected tool—water bottles! By stamping colorful blooms onto canvas and adding real leaves, each masterpiece became one-of-a-kind.
Activities like these do more than create beautiful artwork. They encourage creativity, support fine motor skills, spark conversation, and give our residents a wonderful sense of accomplishment. The smiles say it all! 💙
Which flower is your favorite? 🌼
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🎙️ We had such a great time visiting our friends at Griswold Home Care!
A huge thank you to Erin Pickrell for inviting us to be a guest on the “Ask the Expert” podcast. We had the opportunity to talk about dementia, memory care, and what makes life at Olney Memory Care by Artis so special for our residents and their families.
We’re grateful for community partners like Griswold Home Care who share our passion for educating and supporting families navigating the dementia journey. We hope this conversation offers helpful information, encouragement, and peace of mind to anyone caring for a loved one with memory loss.
We can’t wait for the episode to be released—stay tuned! 💙🧡
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