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
30 Minute Balance Training
https://youtu.be/34Nq0NeB-Gc?si=kPmXPJc1J_QFfsqk
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Level 2 Sudokus - PDF
Music
25 Minute Classics Sing-along
https://youtu.be/UqttSMTqD-8?si=N4Zas4JE37OeX795
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever skip school when you were younger?
Virtual tour
Val d’Orcia, Tuscany
- Tuesday
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Fitness
20 Minute All-in-One Workout
https://youtu.be/ji2v1a6VwL8?si=Gekenom4yKvwI5tS
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
A-Mazing Turtles – PDF
Recipe
Sweet Fruit Smoothie
https://mariasplace.com/immunity-builder-smoothie/?social
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What food would you like to try but never have?
Virtual tour
Robin Hood’s Bay to Whitby, England
- Wednesday
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Fitness
7 Minute Good Morning Chair Workout
https://youtu.be/cYiH0p4hAm4?si=eUkXCe_SUC-JEil1
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Hidden in Plain Sight – PDF
Art
Garden Containers Colouring Page - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you remember your first day at school?
Virtual Tour
Rainy Walk in Stavanger, Norway
- Thursday
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Fitness
20 Minute Seated Dance Yoga
https://youtu.be/dF3j5X_fgf4?si=d8dO_DS4Swow2II2
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Garden Quiz - Level 1 & 2 - PDF
Music
The Becky Music Show – Sing Along
https://youtu.be/yu7iDljm9jk?si=axh8kHonUoxmWeFs
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What kind of holidays do you prefer? Adventure, relaxing, sight-seeing?
Virtual tour
Black Hole Falls, Washington
- Friday
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Fitness
37 Minute Full Chair Workout
https://youtu.be/hzYCL86BFH8?si=lyZzdav1FLQs7xVz
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Which Is the Correct Spelling – PDF
Art
Dramatic Paper Corsage - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Where would you most like to go if you went for a walk?
Virtual tour
Governors Island, New York City
- Saturday
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Fitness
25 Minute Around the World Walk
https://youtu.be/s9vk1GmActY?si=An5YRkPdplQq4SR7
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Turtle Quote Word Cross Off - PDF
Recipe
Apple Dessert with Tosca Topping
https://mariasplace.com/apple-dessert-with-tosca-topping/?socialConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Where would you go to meet your friends when you were younger?
Virtual tour
North Wales in the Spring, United Kingdom
- Sunday
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Fitness
30 Minute Beginner Cardio & Strength Workout
https://youtu.be/8_rcva3GjSc?si=fY12jW8qlfzCqqfB
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Dot Doodles - Turtle PDF
History
Learning To Fly - The World's First Airplane
https://youtu.be/iSuDuCzszUg?si=jyZlVcIncLiMZPU9
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Have you ever had an unusual hobby?
Virtual tour
Sunset Walk in MacGregor Downs, North Carolina
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