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
April Power of Play Signature Event
From Garden to Gallery:
Creating with Nature
For people living with dementia, creating art with materials like leaves, petals, and branches offers calming effects while promoting sensory engagement and sustained focus. We’ll paint using the natural elements of spring at this no-pressure, participate-at-your-own-pace program that supports emotional presence and connection.
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, April 13, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Residents Love
Summer Carnival, St. Patrick Parade Event, Friday Resident Picnics
Families Love
Live Entertainment, Holiday Parties, Chair Yoga and Chair Zumba
Lifelong Learning Favorites
Daily Chronicles, State Trivia, Interactive Jeopardy
Preferred Arts & Crafts Programs
Canvas Painting, Jewelry Making, Painting Welcome Signs for Suites
Causes We Support
United Methodist Church, Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter
Popular Spiritual Programs
WOW/Words of Wisdom Monthly
Favorite Fitness Classes
Chair Zumba, Chair Yoga
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
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🐰 It’s Easter Sunday, and we’re egg-cited to celebrate with all our favorite peeps here at Artis. 🐥 Our mood is pure hop-piness as we gather around the table and honor the holiday traditions that shape who we are today.
What’s your favorite Easter tradition?
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We had a wonderful time at our Easter Egg Hunt this year! We decorated cookies, listened to music, enjoyed the Spring weather, and had a potato sack race. We were all hopping with joy from all the fun!
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – and at Artis, we are proud to serve many people who have developed dementia related to the disease.
Parkinson’s affects movement, cognition, emotions, and daily routines. For these individuals, a more structured and supportive environment can make a meaningful difference in their safety and quality of life.
Learn more about how Artis helps residents with Parkinson’s-related dementia live with greater comfort, connection and purpose here: artisseniorliving.com/blog/parkinsons-care-reimagined-how-memory-care-communities-support-daily-l…
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April is National Gardening Month! 🌱 Here at Artis, we just love putting our green thumbs to work. Try our can’t-miss recipe for the perfect spring window box!
🌸 Pansies – Cool-weather champions with happy faces!
🌼 Snapdragons – Bright vertical blooms that add height and drama
🌸 Petunias – Classic spillers that overflow beautifully
🌿 Sweet Alyssum – Tiny clusters with a soft, sweet fragrance
☀️ 4–6+ hours of sun = best blooms
💧 Water when the top inch feels dry
Gardening offers a sensory-rich experience (scents, textures, sights) that can reduce stress, stimulate memory, and provide a sense of accomplishment. Looks pretty, too! 😍
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🌿 As spring arrives, nature offers fresh opportunities for people living with dementia. The sights, sounds, textures, and scents of the natural world engage multiple areas of the brain at once, often sparking memories and creating calm.
With our Power of Play: Play as Nature programming, Artis residents have the chance to get their hands dirty in our raised garden beds, explore secure outdoor walking paths, engage with sensory nature stations, and create art from natural elements – all thoughtfully designed to help ease anxiety and support connections.
And for families, these simple, shared moments can become treasured parts of the journey we’re taking together. 💙 Discover how Play as Nature breathes new life into the joys and purpose of life at Artis.
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Celebrated April Fool's Day in our Fancy Pants!! Laughter is timeless; we experience it every day here at Artis Senior Living of Branford. We truly embrace the Power of Play!!
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