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
November Power of Play Signature Event
The Artis Grateful Giving Studio
💙 We have so many people to be thankful for. Join us as we make gifts for a different group each week in November – from local schools and veterans to Artis associates and families – with thoughtful hands and grateful hearts. 🥰
Check the Calendar for Event Details or click above to call and RSVP.
Thursday, November 5
2:00 – 3:00 PM ET/1:00 – 2:00 pm CT
An Artis Virtual Workshop for Families
End of life is something most people don’t want to talk about. We often do not have the proper documents or discussions with our families when they are physically and cognitively able. Join us for an informative program led by End-of-Life Doula Chelsea Duckers about ways to help ensure a dying person’s wishes are honored, and everyone is prepared for the journey.
So much to look forward to – explore our upcoming programs and events, then click to RSVP!
Week of Events
Monday, November 2, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Residents Love
Artis Voices/Artis Resident Choir, Garden Club, Partnership with Alliance Pet Therapy
Families Love
Family/Resident Party, Outdoor Concerts, Luau
Lifelong Learning Favorites
Lectures with Evan Weiner, Lifelong Learners
Preferred Arts & Crafts Programs
Paint and Sip, Still Life Drawing, Seasonal Centerpieces
Causes We Support
Humane Society, Alzheimer’s Association
Popular Spiritual Programs
Weekly Rosary/Rosary with Vicki, Resident-Led Bible Study
Favorite Fitness Classes
Jamming with Jenn, Fitness with Stuart
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.
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It's National First Responders Day and we are celebrating the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and dispatchers who keep our community safe.
They answer the call when it matters most – day or night!
Some of our own residents once wore that uniform, and their courage
is still woven into the person they are today.
Tag a first responder in your life who deserves a shout out!👇
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As dementia progresses, a person may lose the words for “I’m scared” or “my back hurts,” even as the feeling itself stays very real. That means someone else has to notice it for them. A change in expression. A shift in appetite. These small signals matter just as much as the obvious ones, and catching them early can spare a loved one from prolonged discomfort down the road. This is the heart of compassionate end-of-life care: paying close attention, trusting what you see, and responding with dignity and calm.
Read more about what comfort-focused end-of-life care looks like on the dementia journey:
👉 artisseniorliving.com/blog/compassionate-end-of-life-care-noticing-and-responding-with-intention/
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End-of-life is something most people don’t want to talk about. We often do not have the proper documents or discussions with our families when they are physically and cognitively able.
Join us for an informative program led by End-of-Life Doula Chelsea Duckers about ways to help ensure a dying person’s wishes are honored and everyone is prepared for the journey.
🗓️ Thursday, November 5
🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET/1:00 – 2:00 pm CT
💻 Free Virtual Event
You’ll learn:
• How an End-of-Life Doula supports people holistically and how it differs from hospice services
• Ways cognitive status, culture, spirituality, and sexual orientation may impact the end-of-life journey
• The importance of legal documentation and advocacy
• Ways to create a healthier relationship with death
Register for this free virtual event: 👇
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n7uLPCXqQTOHhPwz2VLXEQ#/registration
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Who remembers the train that used to run through Yorktown Heights? Today, we saw it! (In miniature model version.) A group of us visited the Yorktown Museum, and we will surely be back because there was so many things to see that we didn’t have time to see it all! Everyone had a blast, and really appreciated how knowledgeable the staff was and how tactile the experience was! We left with old magazines, maps, and pamphlets as souvenirs. Our favorite exhibits? The model trains, miniature dollhouses, and the antique American flags!
#TheArtisWay
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Awooooga!! We LOVED being taken back to the days of these beauties!!
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✨ Families, only two days left to share your feedback!If you haven’t completed the family satisfaction surveyyet, there’s still time. 📝
Your feedback helps us seewhere we're excelling and where we can improve.Plus, your input could lead to our community beingrecognized by U.S. News & World Report for BestMemory Care! 🌟
Make your voice heard by October 18! Look for the unique survey link sent to you by email and text.
Thank you for helping us continue to grow! 💙
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It’s National Physical Therapy Month, and we’re grateful for the hands that keep us moving.
Physical therapists help residents build strength, improve balance, and move through each day with confidence. This work shows up in real moments: finding steady footing on the dance floor, walking to dinner with a friend, gardening, painting, or pursuing a hobby brings them joy.
No matter where our residents are on their journey, physical therapists are there to celebrate the small wins as much as the big ones.
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🎨 Creativity lives in the senses. By exploring texture, shape, color, and sound, we light up multiple pathways in the brain, each a new doorway to expression and connection on the dementia journey.
In October, we’re exploring Play as Imagination at Artis. Join us in celebrating the wonderfully weird decorative gourd. Smooth ones, bumpy ones, tall ones, round ones, inviting us to touch, create, and play. Wrap them in ribbon, turn them into shakers, sort them by size, or help build a gourd village.
However you participate, you belong at the table. Join us! 💙💙💙
#ArtisPowerOfPlay #PlayAsImagination #InspiredWellBeing #TheArtisWay …
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Before they were Artis residents, many were teachers. They graded papers late into the night and helped kids believe in themselves. 🍎 Today, we’re honoring the educators who now call Artis home and their family members who still teach today!
Did a teacher change your life? Drop your favorite teacher's name in the comments, along with a lesson they shared along the way.
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