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
10-minute chair workout
https://youtu.be/zcok_TrmZOM?si=HeAl3DL1uedCERG5
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Health and Wellness Word Search - PDF
Art
Watercolour Collage - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would you choose?
Virtual tour
Lucerne, Switzerland
- Tuesday
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Fitness
5 standing core exercises
https://youtu.be/cqvG7Tm9yok?si=inKILg0VD16GWRx-
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Can You Solve The Pirate Riddle?
https://youtu.be/Mc6VA7Q1vXQ?si=om7NN-JEjKTTb2bcHistory
History of Cookbooks and Recipes
https://youtu.be/4f88DJRdQYM?si=oP4FaYiquo8B9j3wConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the most interesting animal you have seen in real life?
Virtual tour
Driving the Amalfi Coast in Italy
- Wednesday
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Fitness
30-minute full body exercises
https://youtu.be/Vc71YulP9Zc?si=YU_le7WIsP5ZnVBzDaily Chronicle
Puzzle
Colors of a Tranquil Shore – Jigsaw Puzzle
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=03850c0193ebMusic
60’s & 70’s Oldies But Goodies Playlist
https://youtu.be/3P4XB3bM9iA?si=efO3O2hS8lpnccgB
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you prefer hot beverages or cold beverages? What is your favourite beverage?
Virtual Tour
Venice, Italy
- Thursday
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Fitness
Standing senior Pilates
https://youtu.be/jReivdS83Mo?si=5HB6KWP-lULpEsxt
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Maze Challenge - PDF
Food
Yogurt Bark – PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is one good thing that’s happened to you this week?
Virtual tour
Iceland Ariel View
- Friday
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Fitness
50’s, 60’s, 70’s music workout
https://youtu.be/pOGQlatXS5E?si=fBlXPljCpk4Z89ht
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Bungle On Board - Logic Grid Puzzle
https://daydreampuzzles.com/logic-puzzles/bungle-on-board/Art
Origami Paper Swan
https://youtu.be/iLthkCU-92U?si=dnNykEZAtkROD-Y9Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Have you ever travelled outside of Canada for more than a week? Where did you travel to?
Virtual tour
Cannes, France – Le Suquet Old Town at Sunset
- Saturday
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Fitness
30-minute low impact walking workout
https://youtu.be/XtUXIl6TSCY?si=QfPcRxKkMGA5qYR7
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
6 Moderate Sudokus - PDF
Recipe
Black Bean Corn Salad - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could learn any language in the world, which would you choose?
Virtual tour
Prague, Czech Republic
- Sunday
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Fitness
6 flexibility exercises
https://youtu.be/KcdkySvCRCc?si=WgWGeP747ENRjrgi
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Trail Making – PDF
Music
Relaxing Music for a Peaceful Mind
https://youtu.be/4TknpGVYB0Y?si=OSb-YIZvkTENhCDKConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favourite card game? When was the last time you played?
Virtual tour
Madrid, Spain
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