Minds in Motion®
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Learn how our fitness and social program, Minds in Motion®, helps people living with any form of early-stage dementia with gentle exercise and social activities.
COVID-19 update: Masks are now optional. To learn more about safety protocols for our in-person events, visit: alzbc.org/COVID-safety
What is Minds in Motion®?
Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia to attend with a family member, friend or other care partner.
Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Registration fees (in-person sessions only) include the cost of the person living with dementia and one care partner. Start at any time and pay a pro-rated registration fee.
In-person and online options are available. To find a session near you and for more information, click on the region below you are interested in:
Minds in Motion® online
The online Minds in Motion® consists of a 30-minute fitness video followed by 45 minutes of social activity and is an opportunity to connect with others living with dementia. Care partners must attend.
Groups meet weekly:
- Tuesdays: 10 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesdays (Cantonese): 1 – 2:15 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Sessions are free to attend and hosted online via Zoom.
For more information and to register, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033 (English) or 1-833-674-5007 (Cantonese).
Register for Minds in Motion®
North & Central Vancouver Island
- Courtenay: Six Wednesdays, September 13 - October 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Duncan: Five Fridays, September 15 - October 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Click here for more information. - Nanaimo: Five Thursdays, September 14 - October 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Click here for more information. - Nanaimo: Five Thursdays, September 14 - October 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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Greater Victoria Area
- Saanich: Six Mondays, September 11 - October 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Saanich: Seven Wednesdays, September 13 - October 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Saanich: Five Mondays, November 6 - December 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Sidney: Eight Tuesdays, October 24 - December 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Saanich: Six Wednesdays, November 8 - December 13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Oak Bay: Six Thursdays, September 21 - October 26 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Oak Bay: Seven Thursdays, November 2 - December 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Colwood: Six Wednesdays, September 27 - November 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Click here for more information. - Colwood: Four Wednesdays, November 22 - December 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
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Vancouver Coastal
- Vancouver: Five Wednesdays, September 20 - October 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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Click here for more information. - Vancouver: Six Thursdays, September 14 to October 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Click here for more information. - Vancouver: Six Thursdays, November 9 - December 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Click here for more information. - Richmond (Chinese focus): Sixteen Wednesdays, September 6 - December 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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North Shore & Sunshine Coast
- North Vancouver: Six Fridays, September 15 - October 27 from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Click here for more information. - North Vancouver: Six Fridays, November 10 - December 15 from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Click here for more information. - West Vancouver: Seven Fridays, September 15 - October 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Click here for more information. - West Vancouver: Six Fridays, November 10 - December 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Sechelt: Eight Fridays, September 8 - October 27 from 10 a.m. to noon
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Fraser Region
- Ladner: Six Wednesdays, September 6 - October 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Ladner: Seven Wednesdays, November 1 - December 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Langley: Seven Tuesdays, September 12 - October 31 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Click here for more information. - Langley: Six Tuesdays, November 7 - December 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Click here for more information. - Surrey (Punjabi): Five Tuesdays, September 19 - October 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - White Rock: Fourteen Tuesdays, September 12 - December 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Coquitlam: Five Thursdays, September 21 - October 26 from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Coquitlam: Eight Thursdays, November 2 - December 14 from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Surrey (Punjabi): Six Tuesdays, October 24 - November 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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Central Interior
- Kamloops: Eight Tuesdays, September 12 - November 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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North & Central Okanagan
- Kelowna: Seven Wednesdays, September 13 - October 25 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Click here for more information. - Kelowna: Seven Wednesdays, November 1 - December 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Click here for more information. - Vernon: Seven Tuesdays, September 19 - October 31 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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South Okanagan
- Penticton: Seven Tuesdays, September 12 - October 24 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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Click here for more information. - Osoyoos: Eight Wednesdays, October 4 - November 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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East Kootenays
- Cranbrook: Six Thursdays, September 7 - October 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Click here for more information. - Cranbrook: Six Thursdays, October 26 - November 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Northern Interior, Northwest & Northeast
- Prince George: Eight Tuesdays, September 19 - November 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Minds in Motion® volunteer opportunities
Our Minds in Motion® volunteer program assistants help us to:
- Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities for the social part of the program.
- Assist the program facilitator to ensure activity participation and socialization. This may include spending one-to-one time with participants who need extra support.
- Under the direction of the fitness instructor, provide one-to-one guidance to assist participants during the fitness part of the program.
Learn more about how you can volunteer in our Minds in Motion® program in your community.
More resources
- 40 activities for people living with dementia and care partners booklet from McGill University.