Artis Senior Living of Potomac

11/17/2025

🎶💛 Music Therapy with Meghan at Artis Senior Living Potomac! 💛🎶

Music has a powerful way of reaching the heart—especially for our residents living with memory care needs. This week, our community was filled with rhythm, familiar melodies, and meaningful moments as we enjoyed a beautiful session of music therapy.

Through singing, gentle movement, instrument play, and guided listening, our residents connected with memories, shared emotions, and found joy in the music that has shaped their lives. We witnessed smiles grow, toes tap, and voices join together in harmony.

Music therapy doesn’t just entertain—it stimulates the brain, encourages expression, reduces anxiety, and strengthens social bonds. Every note becomes a reminder that music truly is a universal language that stays with us, no matter our age or cognitive changes.

At Artis, we celebrate these simple yet powerful moments that honor our residents’ histories, comfort their spirits, and enrich their day.

11/17/2025

🌿💚 Wellness Check at Artis Senior Living Potomac! 💚🌿

Wellness isn’t just about physical health — it’s also about connection, curiosity, and sensory experiences that enrich daily life. This week, our community enjoyed a truly well-rounded approach to well-being.

Our partners from BAYADA Home Health Care visited to provide thoughtful and attentive wellness checks for our residents. They reviewed mobility needs, adjusted assistive devices for comfort and safety, monitored blood pressure, and ensured everyone felt supported. Their warm approach and helpful tips made the experience both reassuring and empowering. They even brought along some fun marketing treats that added a little extra joy to the day!

To complement our physical wellness focus, we also welcomed a special reptile guest for a sensory-rich experience. Residents had the chance to observe and gently interact with the snake reptile, sparking curiosity, conversation, and tactile engagement. Sensory visits like this provide meaningful moments that stimulate memory, encourage exploration, and create smiles all around.

At Artis, we believe wellness is a full-circle journey — nurturing both body and senses through connection, discovery, and compassionate care.

11/17/2025

🦃✨ DIY Turkey Crafting at Artis Senior Living Potomac! ✨🦃

Our hands are full of potential, and today we put them to work—turning simple materials into colorful moments of joy. In our memory care community, crafting isn’t just an activity; it’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and the magic that happens when imagination comes alive.

As we shaped feathers, glued pieces, and shared laughter, we were reminded of how grateful we are for the hands that tell our stories—hands that bring paper to life and color to art.

In the end, our turkey crafting became more than a project… it became a reminder that creativity grows with us, and every day offers a new chance to make something beautiful.

11/17/2025

🎈🎯 Inflatable Ring Toss Fun at Artis Senior Living Potomac! 🎯🎈

Nothing brings out smiles quite like a little friendly competition! Our residents enjoyed a lively afternoon of inflatable ring toss, cheering each other on, celebrating every toss, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

Activities like these spark joy, boost coordination, and create meaningful moments of connection in our memory care community. At Artis, we celebrate playfulness at every age — because joy is timeless.

11/15/2025

Senior Fit with Michael at Artis Senior Living Potomac Memory Care Community

At Artis, we value fitness, therapy, and meaningful engagement. Keeping the body moving is just as important as keeping the mind active — especially for seniors.

Fitness Advice for Seniors:
🟣 Start Slow & Steady – Gentle stretching, light resistance exercises, and short walks help build confidence and avoid injury.
🟣 Focus on Routine – Consistent schedules reduce anxiety and help the body remember familiar movements.
🟣 Encourage Safe Mobility – Chair exercises or supported standing activities promote strength, balance, and circulation.
🟣 Incorporate Enjoyment – Music, familiar steps, and simple movements make exercise fun and meaningful.
🟣 Celebrate Every Win – Even small progress—like improved posture, longer steps, or better endurance—deserves recognition.

With Michael leading the way, our residents stay active, supported, and empowered—one movement at a time.

11/15/2025

🛡️⚔️ Renaissance Sword Fighting Program at Artis Senior Living Potomac ⚔️🛡️
Engaging the Mind Through History, Movement, and Imagination

11.09.25 Sunday at Artis Senior Living Potomac, our Memory Care community stepped back into the Renaissance era with a lively and immersive sword fighting program led by AJ, our Life Enrichment Assistant. AJ brought history to life with an engaging dress-up presentation, that sparked curiosity, laughter, and a sense of adventure among our residents.

This experience wasn’t just entertainment—it was thoughtfully designed to support learning and brain stimulation. By combining guided movement, visual storytelling, and historical reminiscence, residents activated multiple areas of the brain, including memory recall, coordination, focus, and imagination. As we revisited the medieval world of castles, knights, and chivalry, residents connected with long-term memories and enjoyed meaningful sensory engagement.

At Artis, every day is an opportunity to learn, explore, and celebrate creativity. Today’s journey through time reminded us that curiosity and joy have no age limit.

✨ Enriching the mind. Honoring the past. Celebrating the Artis Way. ✨

11/13/2025

💛🌎 World Kindness Day at Artis Senior Living Potomac! 🌎💛

Today, our Artis Senior Living Memory Care Community came together in the true spirit of kindness! Each of our Department Directors shared a special Act of Kindness, filling the community with joy, connection, and warm surprises throughout the day.

☕ 10:00 AM — Coffee Time with Kilan Fevrier, Executive Director, at the Front Office
🚗 10:30 AM–2:30 PM — Car Wash with John-Allen Yutzy, Director of Life Enrichment, at the Top Floor Parking Lot
🥐 11:00 AM — Food To-Go with Chris Long, Director of Culinary Services, at the Break Room
🍪 12:30 PM — Cookies & Sweet Treats with Heather Weiss, Business Services Director, at the Front Desk
💆‍♀️ 1:00 PM — Snow Cones & Relaxation with Lheo Jose, Director of Community Integration, at the Salon
🍿 2:00 PM — Popcorn Snacks with James Taylor, Director of Environmental Services, at the Work Room
💖 2:30 PM — Hydration Corner featuring Flavored Drinks & Lemonade with Tika Harmon, Director of Health & Wellness, at the Wellness Office

Friends, staff, and residents all enjoyed these thoughtful moments — from treats and relaxation to fun activities and refreshing offerings. It was a beautiful reminder that kindness doesn’t need to be big to be meaningful… it simply needs to be shared.

To close the day, we recognized Lheo Jose, Director of Community Integration, with a thoughtful gift to show just how appreciated she is. Her heart for our residents and dedication to our Artis mission shine every single day. 💛

✨ “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” — Mark Twain

Every day, in the Artis way, is a celebration of kindness, compassion, and community. 🌼

🎁 Bonus: When you complete a Kindness Bingo Line, stop by the Community Center to pick up your prize with the Director of Community Integration!

11/13/2025

It’s World Kindness day, and who better to celebrate than our DCIs. 💖

Our Directors of Community Integration have a role focused entirely on ensuring residents are welcomed with intention, care plans are aligned holistically, families are communicated with proactively, and Artis associates are supported with robust dementia education from day one.

In other words, they’re the Directors of helping people belong.

Thank you for your kindness, every day!

11/13/2025

🌸 Flower Power with Ruth! 🌸

Yesterday, we had a blooming good time as Ruth led us in a beautiful flower arrangement activity! 🌼💐 Her love for flowers and gardening truly shined as she shared her tips and creativity with everyone.

Ruth reminded us that flowers bring joy — whether in the garden or on the table — and that every petal tells a story of care and beauty. 🌷

💡 Ruth’s Simple At-Home Flower Arrangement Tips:
1. Pick your favorites! Choose 2–3 colors that make you smile.
2. Trim the stems at an angle for longer-lasting blooms.
3. Mix heights and textures — let each flower show its character.
4. Add greenery to fill and frame your bouquet.
5. Change water daily to keep arrangements fresh and happy!

Honoring Ruth’s passion for gardening 🌿 — celebrating the joy she continues to share with us today! 💖

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

We’re celebrating National Happy Hour Day with a toast to our well-being – and a refreshingly healthy mocktail recipe from our National Director of Culinary Services, Chef Joel Walding. 🧑‍🍳 It’s light, bubbly, and packed with ingredients that love you back.

Cucumber-Pear Electrolyte Refresher

🥒 4-5 cucumber slices – rich in beta carotene to help calm inflammation 
🍐 1/2 ripe pear, sliced thin – a great source of fiber for gentle digestion
🍯 1 teaspoon honey or agave (optional) – natural sweetness with soothing antioxidants
💚 juice of 1/2 a lime – loaded with vitamin C to give your immune system a lift
sea salt – just a pinch to help your body hold on to hydration
🥥 1/2 cup coconut water – a natural way to restore electrolytes after activity
💦 1/2 cup sparkling water – the more hydration, the better In a shaker or tall glass, muddle the cucumber slices and pear with lime juice and honey or agave until juicy.

Add a pinch of sea salt and pour in the coconut water.

Fill the glass with ice cubes, then top with sparkling water.

Stir gently and garnish with a cucumber ribbon or pear slice. Cheers! 🍹