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
17 Minute Tai Chi Chair Exercise
https://youtu.be/KSE8HJ8hK5E?si=9GcsJecgDRGTbWcL
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
2 Medium Sudokus – PDF
History
Guess the Beatles Songs
https://youtu.be/wrm9uRels7U?si=DuwPgJjt9ydaRoDRConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you remember planting trees or helping plant something in the ground?
Virtual tour
River Cruise in Siargao Island, Philippines
- Tuesday
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Fitness
10 Minute Full Body Workout
https://youtu.be/G1lwVhnnkoU?si=1m75Jy35eMY4tsLW
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Mars Rovers Word Match - PDF
Recipe
Carrot Patch Cheese Ball - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did spring clothes ever make you feel refreshed or cheerful?
Virtual tour
Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida
- Wednesday
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Fitness
23 Minute Light Dumbbell Workout
https://youtu.be/28Kxm0RiRFY?si=makJk0192tYmujAZ
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Optimistic Frogs Jigsaw Puzzle
https://www.jigsawexplorer.com/puzzles/optimistic-frogs-jigsaw-puzzle/History
History of Earth Day
https://youtu.be/pWhheyKOgCw?si=0o7sTiR6lim0IV4uConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you remember learning about ways to care for Earth when you were younger?
Virtual Tour
Shoreline Park in Santa Barbara, California
- Thursday
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Fitness
22 Minute Salsa Dance Workout
https://youtu.be/_BPIFgrV1OI?si=hAt5-MGAsCSTXLUT
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Split Words Professions - PDF
Music
Guess the Musical!
https://youtu.be/oZ2BwY-ywWs?si=x6lA-UtKtEtHIveW
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you like having things neat and organized?
Virtual tour
Umeda Sky Building in Osaka, Japan
- Friday
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Fitness
17 Minute Upper Body Stretches
https://youtu.be/WdXZcxd1R-U?si=2K-pAxhr4_czD4q4
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Scrambled Word Game
https://youtu.be/_3z4df14JK4?si=1m1H8uTzzF_nNPIfArt
Marbled Stationery Set - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did spring air ever make your home feel lighter?
Virtual tour
Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut
- Saturday
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Fitness
15 Minute Gentle Chair Exercise
https://youtu.be/rdihR3giOw4?si=hCEWoSMqIT_pxkiq
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Rolling Through Time Word Fit - PDF
Recipe
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes with Broccoli - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you enjoy sharing cookies with family or friends?
Virtual tour
Pipiwai Trail Hike in Maui, Hawaii
https://youtu.be/OpcKQrsOxCo?si=yE7kBgIiP_WcxFCt - Sunday
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Fitness
15 Minute Walking Workout for Seniors
https://youtu.be/LYJ3U0Fs4dg?si=cCm7hR1x9wP3CxfH
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
You’re Right on Target – PDF
Art
Tulip Ledge Décor - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you enjoy picnics at the park?
Virtual tour
Louvre Museum in Paris, France
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