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 September 13 - September 19
- Monday
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Fitness: Strength Training
Free Weight Workout for Seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKKMYX5fjW4
What you’ll need: weights or 2 water bottlesDaily Chronicles
Puzzles
Printable Sudoku
Easy: PDF
Novice: PDF
Intermediate: PDF
Challenging: PDF
Tough: PDF
Super Tough: PDF
Note: Puzzle and Solutions are on the same PDFRecipe
Delicious Mediterranean Fattoush Salad! Savory, Fully Raw, & Vegan!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5iDAYEnens
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you were stranded on an island and can only have three items with you, what would they be and why?
Virtual tour
Theme: Cancun
Cancún, Mexico 🇲🇽 - by drone 4K
- Tuesday
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Fitness: Cardio
20-Minute Cardio Follow-Along Workout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jvI-j86KD0
What you may need: A towel and water to drink
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzle
Rules: Click on the square button with 9 small squares and choose how many pieces you want. From 6 pieces to 1122 pieces available as options and then click OK to begin playing
https://www.jigsawexplorer.com/online-jigsaw-puzzle-player.html?puzzle_id=canal-shop
Meditation Music
Delta Waves. Calm Background for Sleeping, Meditation, Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njHvGxZgTPk
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If there were 30 hours in a day, what kinds of activities would you do more of?
Virtual tour
Theme: Cancun
Cancun MUSA Underwater Museum
- Wednesday
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Fitness: Dance Exercise
Senior Gold Dance Fitness Cardio Low Impact Aerobics Workout! Easy Exercises. 1000 Steps and More.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjaq6tYMjEw
What you may need: Some water to drink on the side
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Printable Crossword
Puzzle: PDF
Solution: PDF
Note: Puzzle and Solutions are on separate PDF’sRecipe
5-Ingredient Healthy Recipes in 15 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRd8dHqU1AM
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s your best tip for saving money?
Virtual tour
Theme: Cancun
OCCIDENTAL XCARET - PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO ☀️ 4K (Ultra HD) ►13 MIN
- Thursday
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Fitness: Seated Exercise
Core Workout Program for Seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c22RfIEzKv4
What you'll need: A chair, resistance band or towel
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Online Word Search
https://www.247wordsearch.com/winter/
Guided Meditation
Short Guided Meditation: Release All Negative Energy & Worries By Jason Stephenson (10 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1TD2uVdotM
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you believe in aliens?
Virtual tour
Theme: Cancun
CANCUN INTERACTIVE AQUARIUM- Aquario Interactivo Mexico 4K
- Friday
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Fitness: Stretching
Quick Full Body Stretch for Seniors - Improve flexibility in arms, back and legs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Fi-kOuZns
What you’ll need: A chair
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Online Sudoku
Note: to know if you are on the right track you can click on “How am I doing?”Recipe
31 One-Pot Recipes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M61viP3prdQ
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s your best cooking tip?
Virtual tour
Theme: Cancun
CANCUN AIRPORT Terminal 4 Departures - Cancun - Mexico (4K)
- Saturday
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Fitness: Upper Body
Upper Body Exercises for Seniors and the Elderly, Strength training for seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBMi4Gr_9ls
What you’ll need: A chair, weights/ or two water bottles.Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Printable Word Search
Puzzle: PDF
Solution: PDF
Note: Puzzle and Solutions are on separate PDF’s
Meditation Music
Relaxing Sleep Music: Deep Sleeping Music, Relaxing Music, Stress Relief, Meditation Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZYbU82GVz4
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is a controversial opinion you have?
Virtual tour
Theme: Cancun
LA ISLA Shopping Village Cancun Mexico 4K
- Sunday
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Fitness: Aerobic Exercises
Stronger Seniors Strength - Chair Aerobics DVD Video, Elderly Exercise, Chair Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7zCDiiTBTk
What you’ll need: A Chair
Daily Chronicles
Puzzle
Online Crossword
https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini
Note: Click on the box and type the letter. You can reveal the answers by clicking the reveal button on the top right side.
Music
Greatest Hits Of The 60s - 60s Music Hits Best Songs of The 60s #2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WStvRDdxdWY
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Are you a spender or a saver?
Virtual tour
Theme: Cancun
TORRE ESCENICA - Rotating Scenic Tower Cancun - Mexico (4K)
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