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
16 Minute Tai Chi
https://youtu.be/PO3PISX4NNg?si=ODOqfrPiv7RGDqiy
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
A-Mazing Andy Warhol - PDF
History
Inside The Hidden History Of Britain's Best-Preserved Noble Estates
https://youtu.be/KDnTDsbB0-c?si=scmNowMnsugiE8UN
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you have a favourite neighbour when you were younger?
Virtual tour
Cherry Blossom Season in Kyoto, Japan
- Tuesday
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Fitness
15 Min Balance Workout at Home
https://youtu.be/0QuEeBC4-_g?si=DHVP1sySsviknLWa
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Spot the Differences: Accident - PDF
Art
Adult Colouring Pages - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you enjoy playing cards or board games with your family? If so, which ones?
Virtual tour
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
- Wednesday
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Fitness
5 Minute Step and Stretch Workout
https://youtu.be/84ndOH6KEA8?si=mj6bikyScczhNC8B
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Hawaii Crossword - PDF
Recipe
Blackberry Bliss Smoothie
https://mariasplace.com/beat-inflammation-1/?socialConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Have you ever gone fishing? Did you enjoy it?
Virtual Tour
Cities of Tuscany, Italy
- Thursday
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Fitness
12 Minute Low Impact Workout
https://youtu.be/15ch5rhGQaI?si=D0NSro-n7NgHUbs4
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Home Furnishings Matchup - PDF
Music
Golden Era Classics: 50s, 60s, and 70s
https://youtu.be/kWfRGAJk8Pw?si=-pSsBJmJYlwUVcAMConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What kind of music did your parents like to listen to around the house?
Virtual tour
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Friday
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Fitness
15 Minute Strong Leg Chair Workout
https://youtu.be/Tym0fg1vH4I?si=QvEN4W_vc5WnqceH
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Finish the Analogies Quiz - PDF
History
Antiques Roadshow's Oldest Artifacts
https://youtu.be/iTIum8eoC9E?si=8y4h1uUhDu8qWrMp
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever have a family pet with a funny or unusual name?
Virtual tour
Copenhagen, Denmark
- Saturday
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Fitness
10 Minute Full Body Workout
https://youtu.be/1GLhpCxg8MA?si=KgYg_OAWWHi7676E
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Jumbled Words Quiz - PDF
Recipe
Grandma's Lemonade with a Twist - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you prefer the smell of fresh cut grass or the smell of rain on a warm day?
Virtual tour
Cartagena Old Town, Colombia
- Sunday
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Fitness
15 Minute Cardio Interval Workout
https://youtu.be/F_xioV-RWGg?si=g33b4ToO20j4wiZ8
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Hidden Equations Number Search - PDF
Art
Scherenschnitte Craft - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could name a newly discovered star, what name would you give it?
Virtual tour
Florence, Italy
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