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
9 Minute Standing Morning Workout
https://youtu.be/IVvZc0xdEh0?si=VuDdvEjXZmRtSE0P
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Name The Music Group Picture Puzzles – PDF
Music
Autumn 1962 Playlist
https://youtu.be/r7FdJkQlbwU?si=1QPQHpB5kF_SeW6E
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever get a nickname that had a funny story behind it?
Virtual tour
New Orleans French Quarter Narrated Tour, Louisiana, USA
- Tuesday
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Fitness
30 Minute Strength Workout
https://youtu.be/0APO0hM_eSU?si=4lNV8s-xBMIZbOMJ
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Can You Dig It Word Fit – PDF
Recipe
Pineapple Pepper Party Ball - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever discover that you were surprisingly good at something you never expected to be good at?
Virtual tour
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- Wednesday
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Fitness
10 Minute Standing Core Workout
https://youtu.be/L-i4MYR-3xc?si=tXUrdqy5CH9nxM2Y
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Rebus Puzzles - PDF
Art
We Are Family Centerpiece - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever get lost somewhere and end up discovering an interesting place because of it?
Virtual Tour
Dublin Narrated Tour, Ireland
- Thursday
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Fitness
1 Hour Chair Tai Chi
https://youtu.be/xqTCnftUlWk?si=y_x6f7_soMjSufAP
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Popular 70s Toys Photo Match – PDF
History
Uncovering Ancient Engineering
https://youtu.be/Rw28JpjsjrQ?si=d-oaSIGgVYL0avieConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the most unusual weather you remember experiencing?
Virtual tour
Cusco, Peru
- Friday
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Fitness
20 Minute Cardio Workout After Eating
https://youtu.be/6h3BQjUBFiw?si=rgdPZRXmpUIFI5B0
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Find The Linking Word Quiz – PDF
Recipe
Citrus Salad Dressing
https://mariasplace.com/citrus-salad-dressing/?social
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the strangest excuse you ever heard someone give for being late?
Virtual tour
Wellington, New Zealand
- Saturday
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Fitness
11 Minute Gentle Ankle Workout
https://youtu.be/Yfg21wmQtYY?si=AREQ9S0iVYCcDa9w
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Fun Riddle Game – PDF
Art
Paper Doll Shelfies - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is an old-fashioned word or expression you remember hearing that you rarely hear anymore?
Virtual tour
Brno, Czech Republic
- Sunday
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Fitness
30 Minute Full Body Dumbbell Routine
https://youtu.be/pB8A8GxglEk?si=etnPZK6FQFSZWIrS
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Anagram Quiz - PDF
Music
Morning Acoustic Melody and Nature Sounds
https://youtu.be/Q0DOTsGyX80?si=-aIbk_Mf3yH0I70b
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is something you remember being considered very modern or exciting when you were younger?
Virtual tour
Santiago, Chile
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