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: October 27 - November 2
- Monday
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Fitness
15 minute workout for older adults
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev6yE55kYGw&t=237s
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Craft
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Who is your favorite monster?
Virtual tour
Niagara Falls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PR_WpGOCEI&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0
- Tuesday
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Fitness
15 minute chair exercises for seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwES4OSc9H8
Daily Chronicles
Puzzle
Halloween word search
SolutionRecipe
Halloween sugar cookies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4I6HXDZv6w
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you like scary movies?
Virtual tour
The Louvre, Paris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuFh6NNa70&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0&index=2
- Wednesday
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Fitness
20 minute chair exercises for seniors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFSqub-TGgo
Daily Chronicles
Puzzle
Recipe
Halloween snacks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VtjB_2zeGE
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you like dark stormy nights?
Virtual Tour
Venice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0txBFbAuhLY&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0&index=3
- Thursday
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Fitness
10 must do exercises for older adults
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xVdKRNiAmqI
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Music
Halloween music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uRjmrp6km4&list=RD7uRjmrp6km4&start _radio=1
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favorite chocolate bar?
Virtual tour
Halloween History
- Friday
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Fitness
Seated exercises for older adults
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BcPHWGQO44
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Craft
Pumpkin Carving
https://modpodgerocksblog.com/halloween-crafts-for-adults/
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What fictional character would you like to dress up as today?
Virtual tour
Haunted Cemetary
- Saturday
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Fitness
Standing exercises for older adults
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQLzNf8VOIc
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Documentary / Educational Video
All Saints day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE2pBSLxMaI
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Would you rather have Thanksgiving in November or October?
Virtual tour
Natural History Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdcEKPS6tOQ&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0&index=5
- Sunday
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Fitness
15 minute gentle chair exercises
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdihR3giOw4
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Craft
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you like the cold and snowy weather?
Virtual tour
New York City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFo2nTOfL5k&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0&index=7
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