You are RESILIENT,
we are RESILIA
Resilia was developed by visual artist and social gerontologist, Ellen "Ellie" Rose Schoessling, in 2021 as a solution for thriving senior care organizations to unlock and level-up the value of their people, programs, and physical settings with the Arts.
What's Art got to do with it?
The Arts - visual art, music, art history, storytelling - are the winning strategies Ellie has used to
engage the un-engage-ables,
teach the un-train-ables, and
unlock the continuous improvers
with over 20 years of practice and business success.
A Story of Resilience
Level-Up Your Value
Resilia works with thriving senior care organizations to unlock and level-up the value of their people, programs, and physical settings with the Arts.
- Certified Senior Centers
- Adult Day Care Centers
- Home Care Agencies
- Hospice Programs
- Independent Living
- Life Plan Communities
- Continuous Care Retirement Communities
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Skilled Nursing Homes
Unlocking Creative Potential
Meet Ellie
Resilia was created in 2021 by artist and social gerontologist, Ellie Rose, with a vision to unlock the creative potential of organizations and transform the way we approach aging and senior care.
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.Our Initiatives
Resilia has three immersive initiatives to improve your community with essential tools
and skills training for your staff teams and volunteers.
Make Brain Health programs your differentiator! Combine neuroscience, gerontology, and the Arts to offer the most engaging interventions that exercise the brain, elevate resilience, and enhance purpose and emotional well-being.
Bring more vibrance to your care setting! Artified communities use visual arts, music, storytelling, and other hands-on experiences to elevate engagement, narrate legacies, and enrich their physical environments with person-centered productions.
The commitments of your Certified Nursing Assistants, Aids, and volunteers are one of your greatest assets. Unlock their full potential and capitalize on their ability to lead your person-centered care, brain health, life enrichment, and care excellence initiatives.
Have Questions? We're Here to Answer.
When was Resilia founded?
Resilia started providing their creative products and training services in June of 2022.
Who founded Resilia?
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.
Where is Resilia located?
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.
Can I work for Resilia?
Resilia currently contracts artists and clinicians from the United States of America and Mexico. Resilia does not employee part-time or full-time artists.
Does Resilia have a studio?
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.
Does Resilia have a gallery?
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.