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 Easy Seated Ball Workout
https://www.youtube.com/live/xlJeKlk7Prw?si=UPLQdDR4FC-DETLY
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Top Dog Fill in the Blank – PDF
Music
Easy 60s & 70s Music Quiz
https://youtu.be/pSpijYCac8g?si=mE3BeQoDUd_A9KPm
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat when travelling?
Virtual tour
Heidelberg, Germany
- Tuesday
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Fitness
15 Minute Chair Tai Chi Workout
https://youtu.be/OZJHccdFv3o?si=Q96mwKgk1_JqpfZE
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Pass It On - PDF
Recipe
Hearty Campfire Chili Cheese Dip - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Have you ever had a plant grow much bigger than you expected?
Virtual tour
Annecy, France
- Wednesday
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Fitness
8 Minute Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes Routine
https://youtu.be/LbUyuUknsZ0?si=jpFTO5z6q28RX8nr
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Math Maze - PDF
Art
Parchment Paper Pumpkin - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the first thing you usually notice when you walk into someone else's home?
Virtual Tour
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Thursday
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Fitness
11 Minute Standing Calf and Ankle Workout
https://youtu.be/rLI3qImPXtw?si=TOcG8rDeJNoLCQkV
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Merit Badges Mining – PDF
History
This Month in History: October
https://youtu.be/Zu3tVFGX90U?si=o9XENIsSDvmlcwtGConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Have you ever fallen asleep somewhere unusual?
Virtual tour
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
- Friday
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Fitness
30 Minute Slow-Paced Chair Workout
https://youtu.be/AJz--oR7kCQ?si=GLWe0o1isMHDRdis
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Edgar Allan Poe Word Search – PDF
Recipe
Minty Chocolate Icebox Dessert - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Which is more enjoyable to hear: rain on a roof, wind in the trees, or a crackling fire?
Virtual tour
Innsbruck, Austria
- Saturday
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Fitness
12 Minute Gentle at Home Cardio
https://youtu.be/ei1n1da888I?si=DlFJZVXXH7GOQWTx
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Wacky Wordies - PDF
Music
Feel Good 70s Music
https://youtu.be/QhKZCR7pZzQ?si=zKc5A3IdjMBlvOB8
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is something that you think should never be rushed?
Virtual tour
Downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Sunday
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Fitness
15 Minute Standing Core Workout
https://youtu.be/VVc-3OugYrg?si=0UX9lScz1VHr0lvW
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Scarecrow Riddle Jumble - PDF
Art
October Adult Colouring Pages - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is something you think people make more complicated than it needs to be?
Virtual tour
Bath, England
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