Emotional and cognitive resilience in aging is all about how older adults adapt to life’s changes and challenges while staying mentally sharp and emotionally strong. Emotional resilience helps seniors cope with stress, loss, and health issues by staying positive, connected, and engaged with others. Cognitive resilience refers to the brain’s ability to stay active and flexible, even in the face of age-related changes, through things like social interaction, learning new skills, and staying physically and mentally active.
For senior care organizations, supporting emotional and cognitive resilience means helping older adults feel empowered, connected, and mentally engaged. This can lead to better overall well-being, improved quality of life, and a greater ability to handle the ups and downs that can come with aging.
With a vibrant energy and a deeply personal story, Ellie inspires audiences to reimagine aging and care through the transformative power of the arts. Blending science with creativity, she shares innovative ways the arts can enhance brain health, emotional well-being, and resilience—even in the face of adversity.
Ellie’s passion for creating meaningful programs and products has fueled her 17-year career in both the U.S. and Mexico. She has led and operated a range of care-focused organizations, including adult day health centers, memory clinics, home health agencies, and nurse training schools. Her work continues to push boundaries in the fields of Gerontology and creative aging, bringing hope and vibrancy to communities and care systems alike.Resilia started providing their creative products and training services in June of 2022.
The founder of Resilia is Ellie Rose Schoessling. Ellie is an artist and social gerontologist who developed the company Resilia to provide products and services that care for the legacies and well-being of people living with life-limiting illnesses like dementia, advanced organ diseases, and cancer. Her unique path started when her resilient grandmother escaped from a nursing home and Ellie was forced to problem solve and create alternative care solutions within our conventional healthcare system. She has over 15 years of experience producing and contributing to arts-based, healthcare programs. She has degrees and certifications in fine art painting and sculpture, nursing, applied gerontological practices in gerontology, social gerontology, and leadership in healthcare. She has led and operated multiple adult day health centers, memory clinics, a home care agency, and a nurse training school. After living in Mexico City, Mexico for seven years, Ellie moved back to the United States to help individuals, families, and healthcare organizations rise above the norms of traditional care and provide a more person-centered and meaningful experience.
The office of Resilia is located just south of Milwaukee Wisconsin in the city of St Francis. However, all products are through the shop on the resilialife.com website or in person through exhibitions or event appearances. Services are provided within client homes, on the campuses of institutions, or at events for associations or other community gatherings.
Resilia currently contracts artists and clinicians from the United States of America and Mexico. Resilia does not employee part-time or full-time artists.
Yes, Resilia has a private art studio at their St. Francis office however it is not open to the public at this time. Resilia will open their first art studio and gallery located in the Third Ward district of Milwaukee, WI in October of 2024.
No. Resilia does not have currently have a gallery. Resilia will open their first art studio and gallery located in the Third Ward district of Milwaukee, WI in October of 2024.
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