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: October 27 - November 2

Monday

Fitness

15 minute workout for older adults

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev6yE55kYGw&t=237s

Daily Chronicles

October 27

Puzzles

Halloween word search

Solution

Craft

Halloween crafts

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Who is your favorite monster?  

Virtual tour

Niagara Falls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PR_WpGOCEI&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0

Tuesday

Fitness

15 minute chair exercises for seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwES4OSc9H8

Daily Chronicles

October 28

Puzzle

Halloween word search
Solution

Recipe

Halloween sugar cookies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4I6HXDZv6w

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you like scary movies?

Virtual tour

The Louvre, Paris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuFh6NNa70&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0&index=2

 
Wednesday

Fitness

20 minute chair exercises for seniors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFSqub-TGgo

Daily Chronicles

October 29

Puzzle

Halloween word search

Solution

Recipe

Halloween snacks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VtjB_2zeGE

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you like dark stormy nights?

Virtual Tour

Venice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0txBFbAuhLY&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0&index=3

Thursday

Fitness

10 must do exercises for older adults

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xVdKRNiAmqI

Daily Chronicles

October 30

Puzzles

Halloween word search

Solution

Music

Halloween music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uRjmrp6km4&list=RD7uRjmrp6km4&start _radio=1

Conversation Prompts

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

Virtual tour

Halloween History

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-VRAemIvbI

Friday

Fitness

Seated exercises for older adults

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BcPHWGQO44

Daily Chronicles

October 31

Puzzles

Halloween Word Search

Solution

Craft

Pumpkin Carving

https://modpodgerocksblog.com/halloween-crafts-for-adults/ 

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What fictional character would you like to dress up as today?

Virtual tour

Haunted Cemetary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os0qWeb5L3Y

Saturday

Fitness

Standing exercises for older adults

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQLzNf8VOIc

Daily Chronicles

November 1

Puzzles

Bunny word search

Solution

Documentary / Educational Video

All Saints day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE2pBSLxMaI

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Would you rather have Thanksgiving in November or October?

Virtual tour

Natural History Museum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdcEKPS6tOQ&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0&index=5

Sunday

Fitness

15 minute gentle chair exercises

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdihR3giOw4

Daily Chronicles

November 2

Puzzles

Fall word search

Solution

Craft

Fall art ideas

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you like the cold and snowy weather?

Virtual tour

New York City

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFo2nTOfL5k&list=PL- BakvTQYunJVEs2EsTHYl3BjslAjAqB0&index=7

 

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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