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
10-Minute No Equipment Chair Routine
https://youtu.be/zcok_TrmZOM?si=fnR-GrlzywOfVwmZ
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
A-Mazing Waffles - PDF
History
How Bread Built Civilization: From the First Farmers to the Modern Factory
https://youtu.be/892yaBEwtbM?si=fkIu1lhx67_1km7h
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever find something interesting or unexpected while cleaning out a drawer or cupboard?
Virtual tour
Madrid, Spain
- Tuesday
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Fitness
10 Minute Standing Core Workout
https://youtu.be/dVRK7l1hnJI?si=Hw4aQF494frZn_YP
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
September IQ Quiz - PDF
Art
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the strangest thing you have ever seen someone selling at a garage sale?
Virtual tour
Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Wednesday
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Fitness
10 Minute Tai Chi Workout
https://youtu.be/zdscfgM-lWw?si=HE5LJEkOv_EofSCa
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Anagram Quiz - PDF
Recipe
Fancy Orange Julius - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever get caught in a rainstorm without an umbrella? What happened?
Virtual Tour
Krakow, Poland
- Thursday
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Fitness
7 Daily Routine Chair Exercises
https://youtu.be/7SVAOqvJ6k0?si=IgzkgeW5mcvujg4v
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Book Title Mashup - PDF
Music
Dolly Parton Greatest Hits Playlist
https://youtu.be/r7WiYJ2QX7o?si=6tZR2Ikzbs3EdfGeConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the funniest misunderstanding you remember having with someone?
Virtual tour
Bologna, Italy
- Friday
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Fitness
15 Minute Low Impact Full Body Exercises
https://youtu.be/seYadvPbj-U?si=P_NS5a1NsLyvGqgA
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Concentration Puzzle - PDF
History
The Creation Of An Icon: The Wholesome History of Garfield
https://youtu.be/tek0VMzdKec?si=eNPpHPmZj-xeE4mO
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever accidentally wear something inside out or backwards without realizing it?
Virtual tour
Vilnius, Lithuania
- Saturday
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Fitness
35 Minute Chair Yoga
https://youtu.be/-V87Fni2Q_g?si=uk1EE0J3XS2xg8Rr
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Hispanic Countries and Culture Crossword - PDF
Recipe
Mini Piggies in a Blanket - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the most unusual gift you have ever received?
Virtual tour
Seville, Spain
- Sunday
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Fitness
27-Minute Easy Step Aerobics Workout
https://youtu.be/5JYNTzkSrP8?si=4qq0CzicAlKtI5Eu
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Meet Me In Montreal Word Search - PDF
Art
Adult Colouring Pages - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever see a celebrity or well-known person unexpectedly in an ordinary place?
Virtual tour
Tirana, Albania
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