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.

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Some daily activities courtesy of Activity Connection and Golden Carers

 

Activities: June 16 - June 22

Monday

Fitness

Gentle Range of Motion Chair Exercises for Seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2YqFYFLSbE&t=174s 

Daily Chronicles

June 16

Puzzles

Grab the Pearl

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/grab-the-pearl-solution/ 

Documentary/ Educational Video

Evolution of Music (2100 BC-2023 AD)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gIwPimylnU 

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Would you want to be the Mayor of your town? 

Virtual tour

The Most Beautiful City in Switzerland - Lucerne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nYnfYJAkao 

Tuesday

Fitness

Gentle Chair Exercises for Seniors to Improve Mobility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GskHIA3iE5Q&t=681s 

Daily Chronicles

June 17

Puzzle

Broken Honeycomb 

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/broken-honeycomb-524-solution/ 

Documentary/ Educational Video

Man's First Friend - The Epic Story of Dogs & Humans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdy4oyEbw4I 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was the happiest day of your life?

Virtual tour

Glacier National Park - Montana 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nte4LCVh7-E 

 
Wednesday

Fitness

All in One Workout | Exercises for Seniors, Beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0l1t2_w8i8&t=14s 

Daily Chronicles

June 18

Puzzle

Follow the Numbers

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/follow-the-numbers-624-solution/ 

Documentary/ Educational Video

How the Best Desserts Are Made | How its Made | Science Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTBvAoL9pI&t=17s 

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What would you do if you won a million dollars?

Virtual Tour

Cycling Through the Dolomites | Toblach-Dobbiaco to Cortina d'Ampezzo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKbiq_xsWDs 

Thursday

Fitness

Gentle Chair Exercises for Seniors with Limited Mobility to Improve Range of Motion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20FbDVJoXoQ&t=16s 

Daily Chronicles

June 19

Puzzles

Water Waze 

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/water-waze-solution-424/ 

Documentary / Educational Video

Crayons, Highlighters, & Other Writing Utensils | How It's Made

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubM7L_f7Jpo 

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could be any animal, what would you be? 

Virtual tour

Suburban Tokyo Walk in Kami-Shakujii, Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmIGpCetBNA 

Friday

Fitness

30 Min Senior Exercises at Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJNW-ChhTvg&t=643s 

Daily Chronicles

June 20

Puzzles

Triplets

Solution here: https://seasonedtimes.com/triplet-cupcakes-solution-1123/ 

Documentary / Educational Video

Wildlife Warrior | Nat Geo Wild

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4xf-ca0GWQ 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you prefer dogs or cats? 

Virtual tour

NYC Walk: Elegant Upper East Side & Central Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq95Yz3g100 

Saturday

Fitness

Beginner Exercises For Senior and Older Adults

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc71YulP9Zc&t=525s 

Daily Chronicles

June 21

Puzzles

Natural Resources

Solution: https://seasonedtimes.com/natural-resources-solution/ 

Documentary / Educational Video

Unique Earth: The Essence of Water

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Qh4xBxUy8&t=1022s 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favorite colour? 

Virtual tour

Video tour of Romania - Mogosoaia Palace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsj72M9yN1A 

Sunday

Fitness

Low Impact Walking Exercise for Seniors 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgmwEuteZp8 

Daily Chronicles

June 22

Puzzles

Find 8 Differences

Solution here: https://seasonedtimes.com/find-differences-723-solution/ 

Documentary / Educational Video

The Mysteries of Earth's Largest Ocean | Big Pacific

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeCiFVDm3pk&t=15s 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favorite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? 

Virtual tour

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Walking Tour 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4a2X_frKZM&t=36s 

 

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

Virtual Care Partner Support

Welcome to the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region Virtual Care Partner Support Page. Here you can explore some activities for taking care of yourself, online programs and resources to help you navigate your care partner journey.

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