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SPONSORED CONTENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Artis Senior Living Brings Compassionate Memory Care to the South Hills A rtis Senior Living opened its doors to the South Hills community in late April. The all-new memory care community is built on more than 20 years’ experience creating supportive environments for those living with memory loss. Artis Senior Living is a place where your loved one will truly feel at home with the support of specially trained care partners. The Artis philosophy and mission is to create positive partnerships with the residents, their families and the associates. The “A” in Artis stands for “ability to have voice.” “Dementia takes so much away from our residents; we want to provide our residents the freedom to define their own days,” states Executive Director Rebecca Toomey. Artis Senior Living also has the “I CAN” program, which stands for “Community Assistance Network.” SPONSORED CONTENT “We will partner with organizations such as churches, community groups, and local hospitals to find opportunities where our residents are able to make a difference, feel successful, and have a sense of purpose,” explains Toomey. Artis Senior Living of South Hills is a memory care community of 72 all- private suites. There are four distinct neighborhoods, encouraging residents to move freely within the enclosed and secure community. Artis will have planned daily meaningful programs focusing on daily life and tailored to individual interests and abilities. There will be a licensed nurse on staff 24 hours a day, chef-prepared meals served family style, and enclosed outdoor courtyards and beautiful walking paths. “Our community is home for our residents,” Toomey says. “We work with families to create a partnership profile, a customized care plan, which enables us to foster a partnership with our residents so that they live the life they want to live within a memory-support community.” The “T” in Artis stands for “Treasuring Each Person’s Uniqueness.” Each resident has his/her own unique set of likes, interests, and desires. For that reason, when a resident moves into an Artis community, he/she is greeted with an individualized welcome. It provides a sense of familiarity in an unfamiliar environment. Peg Chabala, Director of Partnership Development, adds, “The resources available to our residents at Artis are broad and diverse, and focusing on the individual needs of the resident is key. I feel the four Fs—friendly, functional, forgiving and fun— are important. I will work closely with families and staff, so that education and support is consistent and continuous.” Artis Senior Living of South Hills celebrated its Grand Opening on April 22. The event was catered by Rania and included delicious food with a Pittsburgh flair. The directors provided tours, there was live entertainment, basket raffles, and more. For more information on Artis Senior Living, including scheduling a personal tour, call 412.595.8917. You can also visit the website at artisseniorliving.com to learn more about its memory care communities. BETHEL PARK ❘ SUMMER 2018 67