Artis Senior Living of South Hills

09/10/2026

Balance is more than physical steadiness. For people living with dementia, it’s tied to how the brain processes movement, spatial awareness, and timing – which means changes in balance often show up alongside changes in memory and thinking.

At Artis, we build rhythm and guided movement into everyday life. A marching movement set to music, done standing, seated, or supported, gives residents a steady beat to follow instead of a set of steps to remember. Small, repeated movement builds comfort. Comfort builds confidence – and confidence opens the door to participation.

Read more about how Artis is supporting balance through play in September:

👉 https://artisseniorliving.com/blog/play-as-balance-how-rhythm-and-guided-movement-build-steadiness/

09/08/2026

Few communities can provide the remarkable outdoor setting our residents enjoy every day. From our beloved turkey family, a mother, father, and baby turkey, to the many other wildlife visitors that frequent our grounds, nature is always close at hand. Combined with our secure 12,000-square-foot outdoor living area, these special moments bring comfort, joy, and connection to our residents.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the people who make life meaningful – with barbeques, visits, and a little extra end of summer fun.

Here’s to the hands that have built, cared, served, taught, created, and contributed throughout a lifetime – and to a day well spent with the people we love.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Artis! 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

The sweetest sounds filled our community last week as residents learned to play the ukulele! More than just a music lesson, it was a time of connection, confidence, and pure joy. Seeing their smiles made our hearts full. 💕

09/01/2026

For World Letter Writing Day, we’re putting pen to paper at Artis!Writing or dictating a letter can encourage self-expression, spark conversation, engage language and memory, and create something special to share with the people we love. For people living with dementia, it can be a wonderful starting point for connection. Not sure what to write? Here are some prompts to get you started. 📝

The perfect letter doesn’t need perfect spelling, beautiful handwriting, or even a stamp. Sometimes the joy is simply in remembering, laughing, and sharing the story together.

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Denise, one of our outstanding Care Partners, for being named Positive Partner of the Month!
We are incredibly grateful to have Denise as part of our Artis family. Her compassion, dedication, and positive attitude make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families every day. Thank you, Denise, for all that you do. This recognition is truly well deserved!

08/29/2026

On Thursday, we celebrated our amazing associates and all they do for our community. As a token of our gratitude for their commitment, compassion, and hard work, everyone enjoyed a scrumptious lunch while spending time together in recognition of the positive impact they make each day.

08/29/2026

Family Paint Night was an incredible success! A special thank you to Lorelei, our Concierge, for her outstanding guidance and painting instruction. Residents and their families had a wonderful time coming together to create beautiful works of art while sharing laughter and making lasting memories. The evening was filled with creativity, connection, and joy, and everyone left with a masterpiece and a special memory to cherish. Thank you, Lorelei, for helping make this event such a meaningful and memorable experience!

08/28/2026

💬 Our loved ones with memory loss can act in ways that frustrate us. It’s important to understand these challenging actions are sometimes the only way they can communicate. Join us for this informative program on navigating the mysterious language of dementia.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 2
🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET/1:00 – 2:00 pm CT
💻 Free Virtual Event

You’ll learn how to:
💙 Interpret your loved one’s body language and other signals
💙 Respond appropriately and effectively to different actions
💙 Develop patience and understanding for their unique needs

Register for this free virtual event:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/X0v7aQXkRn2dd0ZXUo2eUg #/registration

08/28/2026

Dolly Parton spent a lifetime reminding us of the power of love, kindness, and showing up for the people who matter most. In the wake of her passing, we’ve been thinking about something especially important: caregiving is part of so many families’ stories. It can be an act of love, but it can also be complicated, exhausting, and deeply personal. Because of that, she continues to remind us the importance of taking care of the caregiver. That’s why conversations about aging and caregiving matter, not just when a family reaches a moment of crisis, but long before.

At Artis, we believe care is about more than meeting physical needs. It’s about understanding the whole person, supporting families, creating connection, and helping people continue to live meaningful lives.

Dolly’s legacy reminds us how much one person can give to others. Her story also reminds us that behind every family is a very human journey of love, change, and care. We’re grateful for the reminder to keep talking about it.

Like many caregivers, Dolly Parton didn’t take care of her own health while caring for her ailing husband. That’s not unusual, even among people with resources.