Creating Normalcy When "Normal" Is Dementia Artis Senior Living of Bartlett is a Memory Care community located in Bartlett, Illinois, one of many communities affected by COVID-19. Known for their of COVID-19 among residents and staff. Associates and residents are being screened with temperature checks several times throughout the day, enhanced sanitation measures unique approach to caring for individuals diagnosed with dementia, their care team is challenged each day with creating a sense of normalcy-and that was before the pandemic. "Like the rest of are in place and specialized air units targeting bacteria in the air are being used. They're challenged to be creative with opportunities for residents to engage with family members, to provide stimulating activities for residents and to keep a the world, our new normal is different," says Donna Germann, Executive Director. important while the community has "Our residents have dementia, and we sense of calm, reducing anxiety within restricted visitors. pride ourselves in offering an environment that is safe and secure, providing peace an audience who at times is unable to "It is important that we keep the health and well-being of our residents and associates as our highest priority," says Germann. Artis's mission includes providing innovative The staff updates family members regularly through email, social media and phone calls regarding protocols, and includes them in care and testing decisions. "This is home to our residents-we're close to comprehend the greater pandemic occurring outside of the community. of mind to loved ones and a sense of purpose for our residents." Daily responsibilities at communities like Artis have changed in recent months. Community associates arrive on the frontlines every day with added safety precautions in place care-and their specially trained team has risen to the challenge. "We have organized spa days for residents, garden projects, window birthday parties and video conference calls," recalls Germann. Providing family members the opportunity to prevent the spread to safely "visit" with their loved ones is them and their family members. We are their family. We're blessed to know and serve them and to help them thrive." For More Information On The Artis Way: ARTIS SENIOR LIVING Bartlett TheArtisWay.com/DailyHeraldNews 224-236-0253 Your Partner in Memory Care Artis Senior Living of Bartlett: 1035 S IL Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103 28 Check out our other nearby communities in Elmhurst and Lakeview. Creating Normalcy When "Normal" Is Dementia Artis Senior Living of Bartlett is a Memory Care community located in Bartlett, Illinois, one of many communities affected by COVID-19. Known for their of COVID-19 among residents and staff. Associates and residents are being screened with temperature checks several times throughout the day, enhanced sanitation measures unique approach to caring for individuals diagnosed with dementia, their care team is challenged each day with creating a sense of normalcy-and that was before the pandemic. "Like the rest of are in place and specialized air units targeting bacteria in the air are being used. They're challenged to be creative with opportunities for residents to engage with family members, to provide stimulating activities for residents and to keep a the world, our new normal is different," says Donna Germann, Executive Director. important while the community has "Our residents have dementia, and we sense of calm, reducing anxiety within restricted visitors. pride ourselves in offering an environment that is safe and secure, providing peace an audience who at times is unable to "It is important that we keep the health and well-being of our residents and associates as our highest priority," says Germann. Artis's mission includes providing innovative The staff updates family members regularly through email, social media and phone calls regarding protocols, and includes them in care and testing decisions. "This is home to our residents-we're close to comprehend the greater pandemic occurring outside of the community. of mind to loved ones and a sense of purpose for our residents." Daily responsibilities at communities like Artis have changed in recent months. Community associates arrive on the frontlines every day with added safety precautions in place care-and their specially trained team has risen to the challenge. "We have organized spa days for residents, garden projects, window birthday parties and video conference calls," recalls Germann. Providing family members the opportunity to prevent the spread to safely "visit" with their loved ones is them and their family members. We are their family. We're blessed to know and serve them and to help them thrive." For More Information On The Artis Way: ARTIS SENIOR LIVING Bartlett TheArtisWay.com/DailyHeraldNews 224-236-0253 Your Partner in Memory Care Artis Senior Living of Bartlett: 1035 S IL Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103 28 Check out our other nearby communities in Elmhurst and Lakeview.