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
35 Minute Posture, Balance, and Stretch
https://youtu.be/Q20iQ84W5tw?si=T11eqVKQve4Z4Tbm
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Junk Drawer: Spring Break Detective - PDF
History
The Burren’s Drama
https://youtu.be/rs-F70ZdjZo?si=Mp1i3RhayleE4koQConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Who was your best friend when you were young?
Virtual tour
Porto, Portugal
- Tuesday
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Fitness
20 Minute Senior Exercise Routine
https://youtu.be/CPwSV2sXbZU?si=gg6BOw7FVtxob_PU
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
General Knowledge Trivia for Seniors
https://youtu.be/qEQlqfz5e34?si=s5teXl4ck31EONZ9Recipe
Immunity Builder Smoothie - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you have a favourite teacher? What made them special?
Virtual tour
Central Manchester, England
- Wednesday
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Fitness
25 Minute Sit and Be Fit Exercise
https://youtu.be/fxIHrRYnKOw?si=_WWR41I3SWXBbNXe
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Lovely Lamb Crossword - PDF
Art
Tea Bag Staining - Card Making Craft
https://mariasplace.com/tea-bag-staining-card-making-craft/?socialConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was your neighborhood like when you were young?
Virtual Tour
Tbilisi, Georgia
- Thursday
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Fitness
15 Minute Seated Exercise with Weights
https://youtu.be/e6QHRS7DR3k?si=H-j7ubG0wnvGQq6L
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Wacky Wordies - PDF
Music
25 Minute Sing-Along: Classic Favourites https://youtu.be/UqttSMTqD-8?si=lr1GayWMpc96STLT
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was your first car or favorite way to travel?
Virtual tour
Cusco, Peru
- Friday
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Fitness
10 Minute Low Impact Home Workout
https://youtu.be/Isvjd6vKPCo?si=Yyii6QTp2-7GrC-O
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Word Clues That Start With B - PDF
History
Jericho: Ancient History Documentary
https://youtu.be/1BrhZBMOS8U?si=iTCdwT62b4OLb2UY
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What makes a house feel like a home to you?
Virtual tour
Reykjavik, Iceland
- Saturday
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Fitness
20 Minute Low Impact Cardio Workout
https://youtu.be/qfUzbomyHGc?si=xEsQ9WlHahxuQC42
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Concentration Puzzle – PDF
Recipe
Cucumber Finger Food
https://mariasplace.com/cucumber-finger-food/?socialConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What did you enjoy most about your work or daily routine?
Virtual tour
Niagara Falls, Canada
- Sunday
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Fitness
8 Minute Chair Core Workout
https://youtu.be/oZBR6V2MXWI?si=avOyafDDu74Dalsb
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Follow the Numbers Maze - PDF
Art
What Happened Next? Creative Writing Prompts - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favorite way to spend a summer evening?
Virtual tour
Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park (Canada)
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