Anna Brittner: A Heart for Care, A Soul from Bali
- Areté Living Admin
- May 23
- 1 min read
Updated: May 30
Since 2005, Gilman Grove assisted living has been fortunate to count Anna Brittner among its most dedicated caregivers. To meet Anna is to feel instantly welcomed — by her warm presence, infectious smile, and a quiet strength she attributes to her Balinese heritage.
“People from Bali are friendly and family-oriented,” Anna says with a laugh, “and we’re strong-minded too — just like me.”
Rooted in heritage
Anna was born and raised in Kuta, a seaside town on the Indonesian island of Bali. For the first 25 years of her life, the rhythms of the island shaped her view of the world. Though Bali is primarily Hindu, Anna notes its remarkable religious diversity, a quality reflected in the island’s cuisine, festivals, and traditions.
“In Bali, everything is connected to community — food, rituals, even grief. We don’t cry at funerals — we celebrate life.”
