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
9 Minute Stretch and Strength Workout
https://youtu.be/uOO0CV2r-Ss?si=KdO1RYocRDjNnUfG
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Pennsylvania Word Search – PDF
History
Man's First Friend: The Epic Story of Dogs & Humans
https://youtu.be/qdy4oyEbw4I?si=tRtKgSF0M_FXY_Xw
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could instantly become a world-class expert in one thing, what would it be?
Virtual tour
Pristina, Kosovo
- Tuesday
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Fitness
20 Minute Indoor Walking Routine to Build Stamina
https://youtu.be/IBVrsR_JTBg?si=pcFk8PscGzO68sqk
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Frank Sinatra Quiz - PDF
Art
Crepe Paper Shakers - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you opened a restaurant, what would the theme be and what is the signature dish called?
Virtual tour
Rethymno, Crete, Greece
- Wednesday
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Fitness
15 Minute Exercises for Knee Pain
https://youtu.be/dEyZGMXtPj4?si=xO-JjGLEC4i-guUi
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Level 1 Sudokus - PDF
Recipe
Wimbledon Strawberries and Cream - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could trade lives with any fictional character for a single week, who would it be?
Virtual Tour
Duisburg, Germany
- Thursday
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Fitness
45 Minute Full Body Exercise Routine
https://youtu.be/crjIlxnFJ0k?si=3WXv1Q8Lh0_d49PC
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Fun Riddle - PDF
Music
Greatest Hits Classic Country Songs of All Time
https://youtu.be/Ig86MxQ7p4Y?si=Q_OmzvP7Xk5aHG_zConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If our family/friend group was a cartoon show, who would be the main character and who would be the comic relief?
Virtual tour
Podium Ortigas Center, Manila, Philippines
- Friday
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Fitness
10 Minute Qigong Recovery for Gardeners
https://youtu.be/h7uHH-d2tQQ?si=WTThidZo8UxuoTTc
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Spot the Differences: Mountain Climbing - PDF
History
The Fascinating History of Parker Brothers Game Company: A Board Game Documentary
https://youtu.be/aK1ro1LRFSs?si=O8WPvf4rwN29tdLj
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the absolute weirdest food combination that you actually enjoy eating?
Virtual tour
Stockholm City Centre, Sweden
- Saturday
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Fitness
9 Minute Low-Impact Walking Workout
https://youtu.be/IpVLzpOUaaU?si=-C1ibbvCCrd45v9P
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Words Starting With D Quiz - PDF
Recipe
Cuban Mojito Cocktail - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could instantly get rid of one sound from the earth so you never have to hear it again, what would it be?
Virtual tour
Black Sea Promenade, Batumi, Georgia
- Sunday
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Fitness
3 Morning Exercises for Fall Prevention
https://youtu.be/kVn7zIwmPDo?si=Eb609a0CCf-ufQ4I
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
V is For Crossword - PDF
Art
Seashell Napkin Decoupage - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you were given $10,000 but you had to spend it all in exactly one hour, what would you buy?
Virtual tour
Blouberg Beach Sunset Walk, Cape Town, South Africa
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