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.
What’s going on this week:
Week of Events
Monday, February 16, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Sunday, February 22, 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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Video highlights of the amazing moves brought to the dance floor at Artis Senior Living of Branford
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💕 Happy Valentine’s Day from our family to yours! Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for our Sweetheart Dance! (Videos to follow)
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It is with great pleasure that we present our 2025 Annual Positive Partner winner
Gina Giglio!!! Gina is a care partner with a heart of gold. She radiates compassion daily to our residents, family members, as well as her peers.Her dedication reflects a genuine commitment to creating moments of joy and connecetion. Gina congratulations on this wonderful achievement! We are honored to have you represent our community as our 2025 winner!
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We continue the year of Power of Play with our Hearts & Hands Valentine Café. As part of our multisensory shared experience, neighbors engaged in hands-on cookie decorating, incorporating tactile exploration, visual creativity, and meaningful social connection.
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💗 This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love in all its forms – tender, playful, and beautifully human. Here’s a little poem for our residents, families, and associates.
Roses are red,
Our logo is blue,
There’s nowhere more joyful
Than Artis with you.
There’s laughter at breakfast,
And dancing at noon,
Someone’s requesting
That Elvis song soon.
Care partners appear
With a smile right on cue,
And somehow remember
You like extra juice.
We celebrate stories,
We celebrate snacks,
We celebrate moments
That keep giving back.
To residents we cherish,
To associates we adore
You’re the reason love lives
In these halls evermore.
So here’s to this place
Where big hearts stay true
Happy Valentine’s Day
We truly love you.
#ValentinesDay
#AllTogether
#TheArtisWay
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🫶 Touch is more than just comfort – it’s an essential form of communication and emotional bonding. For individuals living with dementia, physical touch often remains one of the last sensory languages that feels familiar. A held hand, a gentle massage, or a warm hug can communicate safety, recognition, and love, long after verbal communication becomes challenging.
Explore how touch comes to life at Artis, in both structured programming and routine moments of daily living – and learn 10 ways families can incorporate therapeutic touch during visits! bit.ly/4rbwyHF
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