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 June 14 - June 20
- Monday
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Fitness: Cardio
Healthy Living | Senior Cardio Home Workout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV3YLa60OSs
What you may need: Water to drink after or during the workout
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Printable Word Search
Note: Both Puzzle and Solution are in one PDF
TED TALK
How changing your story can change your life | Lori Gottlieb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_MQr4lHm0c
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What are your plans for next summer?
Virtual tour
Theme: Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip at Night - 2020 Virtual Walking Tour
- Tuesday
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Fitness: Strength
Senior Fitness - Simple Strength Training Exercises with Playground Ball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdyxbal-LvE
What you’ll need: A chair and a playground ball
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Sudoku Online
Note: There are 4 levels: Easy. Medium, Hard and Expert. Click on the tile and then click on the number to fill that spot.
Meditation Music
Beautiful Piano Music: Relaxing Music, Romantic Music, Sleep Music, Study Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg-ucNFd_0s&t
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you listen to any podcasts?
Virtual tour
Theme: Las Vegas
Walking tour of The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas Strip, Nevada USA
- 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
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Online Word Search
https://www.247wordsearch.com/winter/
TED TALK
The science behind how parents affect child development | Yuko Munakata
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evw0h1kg-j4
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What did you do last weekend?
Virtual tour
Theme: Las Vegas
Fremont Street at Night in Downtown Las Vegas USA
- Thursday
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Fitness: Seated Exercise
20 Min Chair Exercises Sitting Down Workout - Seated Exercise for Seniors, Elderly, & EVERYONE ELSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azv8eJgoGLk
What you’ll need: a chair and weight/ 2 water bottles
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzle
Rules: Click on the square button with 9 small squares and choose how many pieces you want. From 8 pieces to 1056 pieces available as options and then click OK to begin playing
https://www.jigsawexplorer.com/online-jigsaw-puzzle-player.html?puzzle_id=pier-benches
Guided Meditation
10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPjB-1OCUMA
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What's your favorite form of social media?
Virtual tour
Theme: Las Vegas
Venetian Las Vegas | Coolest Luxury Hotels
- Friday
-
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 crosswords
https://lovattspuzzles.com/online-puzzles-competitions/play-free-universal-crossword/
Note: Click on the day of the week you would like to play in order to begin game. Click on the box you would like to solve and type your answer
Documentary
China's competition for living space | DW Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6wY2b9amnA
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s your best cooking tip?
Virtual tour
Theme: Las Vegas
Tiesto - Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas
- Saturday
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Fitness: Balance
3 EASY TO DO Balance Exercises for Seniors & Older Adults to Prevent Falls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3xgNKXd5_M
What you’ll need: Walking cane or Broom
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Printable Sudoku: Options range from Easy to Super tough
Easy: PDF
Novice: PDF
Intermediate: PDF
Challenging: PDF
Tough: PDF
Super tough: PDF
Note: Puzzles and solutions are on the same PDF
Meditation Music
Relaxing Piano Music - Romantic Music, Beautiful Music, Soothing Sleep Music, Relaxing Music ★89
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q634rbsypE&t=117s
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Where did you go to school?
Virtual tour
Theme: Las Vegas
High Roller - Las Vegas (day and night views)
- Sunday
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Fitness: Aerobic
Isolated at home?? Fun 25-minute low impact aerobics for seniors and beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhHOJywrSxI&list=RDQMNT2XaPyvKcQ&index=12
Daily Chronicles
Puzzle
Printable Crosswords
Puzzle: PDF
Solution: PDF
Note: Puzzle and Solution on Separate PDFs
Music
Oldies Songs of 1950s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3s7gdn_NPo
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s the worst thing you’ve ever eaten?
Virtual tour
Theme: Las Vegas
Caesars palace tour - 4k video walking tour
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