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: July 7 - July 13

Monday

Fitness

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

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

Daily Chronicles

July 7

Puzzles

Magic Key

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

Documentary/ Educational Video

Javelins, Mountain Bikes, Table Tennis Tables, & More | How It's Made | Science Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrv3yMfjJ7A 

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What would you do if you won a million dollars? 

Virtual tour

Mykonos Night Walk POV | Greece Virtual Walking Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh7bikFOmKw  

Tuesday

Fitness

15 minute Walking Workout for Seniors, Beginners 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYJ3U0Fs4dg 

Daily Chronicles

July 8

Puzzle

Find 10 Differences

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/finddiffscatssol1120/ 

Documentary/ Educational Video

Around The World Season 3 Marathon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=509uHebkNsI&t=1832s  

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your happiest childhood memory?  

Virtual tour

Capri, Italy

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

 
Wednesday

Fitness

Heart Healthy Chair Exercises for SENIORS or BEGINNERS

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

Daily Chronicles

July 9

Puzzle

Book Crossword

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/cwbookssol1220/ 

Documentary/ Educational Video

Our Planet | Frozen Worlds | FULL EPISODE | Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTQ3Ko9ZKg8  

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could meet any famous person, who would it be? 

Virtual Tour

Walking Through Saint Tropez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRHzH8NuTjo 

Thursday

Fitness

Full Chair Workout - No Equipment, Seated | More Life Health

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzYCL86BFH8  

Daily Chronicles

July 10

Puzzles

Flower Crossword

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/flower-parts-crossword-solution/ 

Documentary / Educational Video

1967 - The Summer of Love | Free Documentary History

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoa-XrHcb8M&t=1107s 

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the best gift you have ever received?

Virtual tour

Wailea Beach Path, Maui, Hawaii

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYIEFsP8Hy0&t=763s 

Friday

Fitness

Exercises for Seniors with Music from the 50's, 60's and 70's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOGQlatXS5E&t=99s 

Daily Chronicles

July 11

Puzzles

What's Missing? 

Solution here: https://seasonedtimes.com/whats-missing-solution-1224/ 

Documentary / Educational Video

Alexander Calder's kinetic mobiles have fun with art | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VewUU7mYzTk    

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could be any animal, what would it be? 

Virtual tour

Scenic Walk Through Grindelwald 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sM_WxDpdqQ&t=18s 

Saturday

Fitness

60 Minute CHAIR EXERCISES for SENIORS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv1EZMqXTRo&t=55s 

Daily Chronicles

July 12

Puzzles

Broken Honeycomb

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/broken-honeycomb-524-solution/ 

Documentary / Educational Video

The Secret Garden: Life Beneath the Blossoms | Extra Long Nature Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLYkAc7Exl0 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Would you rather go to a big party or a small get-together with friends?  

Virtual tour

Jazz New York City Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyu0d1x5TMs 

Sunday

Fitness

Gentle Range of Motion Chair Exercises for SENIORS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2YqFYFLSbE&t=178s  

Daily Chronicles

July 13

Puzzles

Maze

Solution here: https://seasonedtimes.com/maze-124-solution/ 

Documentary / Educational Video

Toothbrushes, Tweezers, Toilet Paper, & Other Hygiene Products | How It's Made | Science Channel 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCjH8J76uJQ  

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Would you rather watch a comedy show or the news?  

Virtual tour

Tokyo Japan 4K Walking Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y5fR60N4us 

 

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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