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
Tuesday, June 9
2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT/1:00 – 2:00 pm CT
An Artis Virtual Workshop
Supporting a loved one through the dementia journey isn’t easy – and when they’re a member of the LGBTQ community, it can come with unique challenges. Join us for an interactive discussion led by Stephanie Goldstein, LBSW, of Jenerations Health Education.
So much to look forward to – explore our upcoming programs and events, then click to RSVP!
Week of Events
Monday, May 4, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Residents Love
Active Games, Art Therapy, Cooking with Rita
Families Love
Themed Parties, Holidays
Lifelong Learning Favorites
Mathematical Fun, YouTube and You: Educational Series
Preferred Arts & Crafts Programs
Water Coloring Painting, Clay Creations, Imagination Station
Causes We Support
Humane Society, Food Bank
Popular Spiritual Programs
Favorite Fitness Classes
Chair Yoga, Seated Tai Chi
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.
We’ll have an even better time if you’re here. Join us for an event.
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What made our scent-sational mom event today truly special was making lotion with scent and enjoying great food prepared by Max to celebrate mothers and mimosas, which proved to be the most popular.
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This morning was a wonderful trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden. The weather was beautiful, and we had such a great morning enjoying the gardens and spending time together. Unfortunately, our afternoon outing was rained out, but we are thankful for the fun memories we made earlier in the day
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🎶 A familiar song. The soft chime of wind through hanging shells. A melody hummed quietly together.
Sound has a unique way of reaching people living with dementia – engaging memory, emotion, and presence in ways that feel natural and unforced.
At Artis, our Power of Play programming uses music, rhythm, and sensory experience to create moments of genuine connection between residents and the people who love them.
This Mother's Day, Artis communities are hosting a special Sound Connection Studio where residents and families will come together to create wind chimes by hand – pausing to listen and explore together.
Discover how the Power of Play supports connection at Artis. 🔗 artisseniorliving.com/blog/the-sound-of-connection-creating-meaningful-moments-this-mothers-day/
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DHW Ramona and her nursing team are invaluable assets to our organization. We are thrilled to kick off Nurses Week and would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation for your tireless efforts. We wish you all a wonderful week, which you so rightly deserve.
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🩺 Happy National Nurses Week! ️ ️🩺 It's hard to overstate what having caring, compassionate nurses on-site 24/7 at Artis means to our residents' health and well-being, and to families' peace of mind. To all nurses everywhere, thank you for your expertise and dedication, and the essential work you do each and every day.
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Happy Cinco De Mayo from the Wilmette team!
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