Virtual Social Recreation
Welcome to the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region Virtual Recreation Page. Here you will find weekly activities to help you keep engaged. Brain stimulating and social activities can improve your mood, boost self-esteem, and help you maintain cognitive abilities.
Some daily activities courtesy of Activity Connection and Golden Carers
Activities
- Monday
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Fitness
Full Body Gentle Tai Chi
https://youtu.be/JaxPtHCvOQI?si=tUcer6NzLVfb_N-v
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Rebus Puzzles
https://youtu.be/PrebHMs-dWY?si=9cbWqRC3-aLPmJClCraft
Olympic Craft: Painted Flag Rocks - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was your favorite place to relax when you were younger?
Virtual tour
Downtown Manhattan
- Tuesday
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Fitness
9-Minutes of Continuous Movement
https://youtu.be/ubrqdEVEQJY?si=YMTHHP-y2vh9Ea6J
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Dot-to-Dot - PDF
History
Black History Month: Exploring the Past and Future
https://youtu.be/3VjjEPON9-A?si=o_fbizoA-y3zeLg8Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Virtual tour
Philadelphia, United States
- Wednesday
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Fitness
Tai Chi Walking for Beginners
https://youtu.be/7Qbat52NE98?si=kQZEkKLxwqmlb0cx
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Olympic Events Word Search - PDF
Recipe
Cucumber Smash Salad - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s a meal you remember especially well from your childhood?
Virtual Tour
Dortmund, Germany
- Thursday
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Fitness
Full Body Standing & Seated Dumbbells Workout
https://www.youtube.com/live/W-p0Oj2096g?si=zh_JLBPXT7L2kGg8
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Hardware Store Maze - PDF
Craft
Easy Origami Heart
https://youtu.be/aTy2IHZ7CMk?si=PpTGZktM0ISYZfduConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could instantly learn a new skill today, what would it be?
Virtual tour
Andorra, France
- Friday
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Fitness
10-Minute Seated Workout
https://youtu.be/3mRLAMqKH6c?si=LJKh5T_zP-_HAQUu
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Mind Games Word Fit - PDF
Music
Singalong Songs for Seniors https://youtu.be/OykrZHEoopg?si=bL-ckLiCJiWY-uTu
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s a small moment from this week that made you smile?
Virtual tour
Seattle, United States
- Saturday
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Fitness
10 Exercises for Strength & Balance
https://youtu.be/FmCz_fZsJ98?si=4HSVrim77ZtxPpeR
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Valentines Day Sudoku – PDF
Recipe
Heart Shaped Fruit Platter - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s a favorite love song of yours, and what or who does it remind you of?
Virtual tour
Summer Evening Walk, Moscow, Russia
- Sunday
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Fitness
10 Minute Toilet Paper Workout
https://youtu.be/OMYtRjiHvq4?si=emrxL-k202diuJDh
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Olympic Biathlon Mining - PDF
History
What Kind of Queen Will Kate Middleton Be?
https://youtu.be/nYHNzHHun3s?si=yVtksfKFAuY1I2qP
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s something you’re proud of that you don’t talk about very often?
Virtual tour
Marseille. France
Exercise Waiver
We ask that you make sure when you participate virtually in exercise programs you take care to create a place that is clutter-free and safe for you. Make sure you have proper footwear and the area is clear. Because physical exercise can be strenuous and may cause risk of injury, we urge you to obtain a physical examination from a doctor before participating in any exercise activities and participate only as much as you feel comfortable. These online exercises are intended to encourage you to gently move your body – so don’t push yourself beyond what feels okay. Participating in exercise activities included in the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region's activity site is done entirely at your own risk.
Resources
All about me - A booklet designed for people living with dementia, to help them create a record of their background and what is important to them
Recollections book - Create a life story book using our guided questions.
Home Sense Guide - outlines many adaptations you can make to your own home to aid a person living with dementia.
By Us For Us Guides - a series of guides created by a group of talented and passionate persons with dementia and/or partners in care.
Ready Set Plan - a guide to help you plan ahead for a time your care partner may be unable to provide the care you need