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: August 18 - August 24

Monday

Fitness

20-Minute Full-Body Workout for Seniors | Strength, Mobility, And Balance 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnEDefbwraw&t=22s 

Daily Chronicles

August 18

Puzzles

Magic Key

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/magic-key-323-solution/

Documentary/ Educational Video

Smart insects - The astonishing intelligence of bumblebees, wasps & co. | DW Documentary 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy6eAE3hmas&t=21s  

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you think it is more fun being an adult or a child?  

Virtual tour

Virtual Run 4k Portofino Italy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VpQ1bm-5qU 

Tuesday

Fitness

Gentle Chair Exercises for Seniors to Improve Mobility, ROM and Flexibility with Chamber Music 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GskHIA3iE5Q&t=920s 

Daily Chronicles

August 19

Puzzle

Knot It

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/knot-it-solution-822/  

Documentary/ Educational Video

Cat Tales | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ImtbHTX9gc&t=1431s 

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

Paris Evening Walk & Bike Ride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKgP6JGAM_A 

 
Wednesday

Fitness

35-Minute Full-Body Home Workout for Seniors | Improve Strength and Mobility 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qPBZXVT0U&t=591s  

Daily Chronicles

August 20

Puzzle

Goals Crossword 

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/cwgoalssol121/

Documentary/ Educational Video

100 Incredibly Interesting Geography Facts 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BnuqQOSKyM&t=838s 

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

Walking Toronto's Downtown Financial District

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNun-Rs-OU4 

Thursday

Fitness

Full Body Stretch TO IMPROVE MOBILITY and FLEXIBILITY | Chair Exercises for Seniors, Older Adults 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-zwD2AllFw&t=20s 

Daily Chronicles

August 21

Puzzles

Find Me

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/find-me-hearts-221-solution/

Documentary / Educational Video

THE DEEP OCEAN | 8K TV ULTRA HD / Full Documentary 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyKkyL1hPPs  

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was your favorite thing to do when you were little?  

Virtual tour

From Ancient Steps to Modern Marvels: A Mountain City Journey in Chongqing, China 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIwav9ap7qc 

Friday

Fitness

20 Min Chair Yoga to Help You Walk Better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o50BQDwaDcI  

Daily Chronicles

August 22

Puzzles

Architecture Crossword 

Solution here: https://seasonedtimes.com/architecture-solution-321/

Documentary / Educational Video

The Most Unbelievable Wonders of The Amazon Rainforest | Documentary 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPiyBe3UDPI&t=13s 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Were there any foods you hated eating as a child? If so which food? 

Virtual tour

Florence, Italy - VR 360° 4K Immersive Walking Tour  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npcv4vnD1LU&t=582s 

Saturday

Fitness

60 Minute CHAIR EXERCISES for SENIORS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv1EZMqXTRo&t=76s 

Daily Chronicles

August 23

Puzzles

View From Above

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/point-of-view-solution-421/

Documentary / Educational Video

Dog Tales: How Dogs Became Man's Best Friend | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ucj-Crs-KQ 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favorite chore? What is your least favorite chore? 

Virtual tour

ARGENTINA, BUENOS AIRES: | Plaza de Mayo to Calle Floridada Walking Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noyVhx-AiUI   

Sunday

Fitness

45-minute Full Body CHAIR Exercises for Seniors / Cardio, Strength, Posture, Flexibility 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ge7rBi5ts&t=823s 

Daily Chronicles

August 24

Puzzles

Find 8 Differences

Solution here: https://seasonedtimes.com/find-differences-sol-521/

Documentary / Educational Video

Building the Eiffel Tower | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLtAwl7WSLM&list=PLtiOgIRVt4053SXtk0cVIIkhFfbfkac0e&index=17 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Would you rather eat in a restaurant or eat at home? 

Virtual tour

Louvre Museum Paris - Mona Lisa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuFh6NNa70  

 

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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