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
30 Minute Chair Tai Chi
https://youtu.be/LgzcpO0RbC4?si=EFgCHwNT-u0Bje7p
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Concentration Puzzles – PDF
Music
70s Acoustic Rock Playlist
https://youtu.be/2jadQW-zITo?si=9zfsBU3kUPrZftSG
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was the first concert or live performance you ever went to see?
Virtual tour
Amsterdam Central Canals and City Streets, Netherlands
- Tuesday
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Fitness
15 Minute Stretching Routine
https://youtu.be/iYr7ENH-QAY?si=aoBVDfbfgGTEQC39
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Math Count Up – PDF
Food
Banana and Apple Finger Food
https://mariasplace.com/banana-apple-finger-food/?social
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is a piece of technology introduced in your lifetime that completely blew your mind?
Virtual tour
Kyoto Suburbs, Japan
- Wednesday
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Fitness
HIIT Cardio and Dumbbell Workout
https://www.youtube.com/live/-nGFOX2qykM?si=KgpyCuGJ3VbbArEj
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Guess the Leading Man - PDF
Art
Zesty Cutouts - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could take a road trip anywhere in the country tomorrow, where would your destination be?
Virtual Tour
Banff and Lake Louise, Canada
- Thursday
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Fitness
7 Minute Daily Workout for Healthy Aging
https://youtu.be/PHb4aBrAjdM?si=9px1ku5OcsgPgZXM
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Synonym Search - PDF
History
Pizza from 19th Century Naples
https://youtu.be/7oHqZbOjl48?si=uxFFAkpMhfmKs358Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is a family story or legend that gets retold every time everyone gets together?
Virtual tour
Santorini, Greece
- Friday
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Fitness
45 Minute Seated and Standing Core Strength Exercise
https://youtu.be/obHnTuXka40?si=0u5bbBYNpZXKpVb3
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Spelling No Gutter Balls – PDF
Recipe
Lemon Posset Delight - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was the first car you ever learned how to drive?
Virtual tour
Lisbon Alfama, Trams, and Riverfront, Portugal
- Saturday
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Fitness
27 Minute Energized 70’s Dance Aerobics
https://youtu.be/kEkEstAy4Y8?si=rMUsd8nYqL6chGzX
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Wacky Wordies - PDF
Art
August Colouring Pages - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could be featured on the cover of any magazine, which one would you choose?
Virtual tour
Edinburgh Royal Mile & Old Town, Scotland
- Sunday
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Fitness
45 Minute Seated and Standing Band Exercise
https://youtu.be/c0ECGDXLTks?si=7DSMSyT_BnAJKxGx
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Travel Crossword - PDF
History
The AMAZING History of Computers, Programming, and Coding
https://youtu.be/M4d3FXu9-3I?si=fN99hu2gVfUh8VuP
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is a smell or scent that instantly brings back a specific memory from your childhood?
Virtual tour
Dubrovnik Old Town & Historic City Walls, Croatia
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