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.

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Some daily activities courtesy of Activity Connection and Golden Carers

 

Activities: May 26 - June 1

Monday

Fitness

Standing Pilates for Ages 60+: Improve Strength & Balance for Seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jReivdS83Mo  

Daily Chronicles

May 26

Puzzles

Making Squares

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/making-squares/

Activity

General Knowledge Trivia Quiz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9r-LKc2cog 

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was your favourite thing to do as a kid? 

Virtual tour

Dublin, Ireland Walking Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snsrj6CWPzI

Tuesday

Fitness

Full Exercise Routine For Seniors (20-Minutes) | More Life Health

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQWIpWJu53o 

Daily Chronicles

May 27

Puzzle

Grab the Pearl

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/grab-the-pearl-solution/

Documentary/ Educational Video

The Planets In Our Solar System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcZTcfdZ3Ow  

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What holiday did you enjoy more, Christmas or Easter? 

Virtual tour

Bora Bora, French Polynesia 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvZFYE5jo1M 

 
Wednesday

Fitness

Walk at Home | Low Impact Walking Exercise for Seniors | Gentle Moves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgmwEuteZp8 

Daily Chronicles

May 28

Puzzle

Point of View

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/point-of-view-525-solution/

Documentary/ Educational Video

How the Best Desserts Are Made

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTBvAoL9pI 

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could have a wish come true, what would it be? 

Virtual Tour

Copenhagen, Denmark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQqPG14QjJM 

Thursday

Fitness

30 Min Exercise for Seniors - Seated Chair Exercise Senior Workout Routines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHx3eP93Zrg 

Daily Chronicles

May 29

Puzzles

Spring Crossword

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/spring-word-search-324-solution/

Documentary / Educational Video

Our Planet | From Deserts to Grasslands 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmtXC_n6X6Q 

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? 

Virtual tour

Rome, Italy 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT4YCc5ulbc 

Friday

Fitness

20 Min Full Body Seated Chair Exercises

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jdBXGVGj1w 

Daily Chronicles

May 30

Puzzles

Make It! 

Solution here: https://seasonedtimes.com/make-it-puzzle-123-solution/

Documentary / Educational Video

How 20 Cheeses Are Made Around The World 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQGai2PVHBs 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you like driving a big car or a small car? Why? 

Virtual tour

Uppsala, Sweden

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA0_QfqKZ-g 

Saturday

Fitness

45 min Full Body Beginner CHAIR Exercises for Seniors and Beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A-9-EDDDT0 

Daily Chronicles

May 31

Puzzles

Follow the Numbers

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/follow-the-numbers-124-solution/ 

Documentary / Educational Video

Wild Namibia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkHRGapf1d4 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: When you were little did you have a cat or a dog?

Virtual tour

Geneva, Switzerland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21PBOnP8uu0

Sunday

Fitness

30 min Seated Chair Exercises for Seniors to Improve Heart Health & Muscle Strength

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYUGEOXW9Q4 

Daily Chronicles

June 1

Puzzles

Hidden Objects

Solution here: https://seasonedtimes.com/hidden-objects-224-solution/

Documentary / Educational Video

Desert Seas Narrated by David Attenborough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWa5PlwrCX8 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What advice would you give young people about managing money? 

Virtual tour

Barcelona, Spain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8SuL0R8dGI   

 

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

Virtual Care Partner Support

Welcome to the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region Virtual Care Partner Support Page. Here you can explore some activities for taking care of yourself, online programs and resources to help you navigate your care partner journey.

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