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 Beginner Exercise for Seniors
https://youtu.be/Vc71YulP9Zc?si=bi_WkS5lBo4juQcc
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Collage Detective: Spring Cleaning - PDF
History
History of the Bicycle https://youtu.be/fcr1nKD6wnc?si=Uzz2809xqBNTTwCn
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Are you working on any personal projects lately?
Virtual tour
Krakow, Poland
- Tuesday
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Fitness
18 Minute 80s Hits Dance Workout
https://youtu.be/NaAakg4ASJg?si=yJwJcBFuCAVtuZfn
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Ireland Anagrams - PDF
Recipe
Lasagna Soup - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favourite tradition with friends and family?
Virtual tour
Jakarta, Indonesia
- Wednesday
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Fitness
20 Minute Walk at Home
https://youtu.be/bSnNQaAr5l8?si=vxeEnBRex6vH7GdQ
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
County Cork Coast Jigsaw Puzzle
https://www.jigsawexplorer.com/puzzles/county-cork-coast-jigsaw-puzzle/
Art
Mandala Colouring Pages - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s something you have done in your career that you are proud of?
Virtual Tour
Lecce, Italy
- Thursday
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Fitness
20 Minute Chair Yoga for Seniors
https://youtu.be/e6QHRS7DR3k?si=H-j7ubG0wnvGQq6L
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
The Rain in Spain - PDF
Music
Classic Hollywood Musical Song Collection
https://youtu.be/Ox9q5oqRIbM?si=F4UBJmlr-jEjClHOConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s something you have never done that you would like to do before this year ends?
Virtual tour
Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Friday
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Fitness
20 Minute Daily Tai Chi
https://youtu.be/XhNvdxbi-Jc?si=0JUudrC1t-17sh0Q
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
2 Easy Sudokus - PDF
History
History of Hollywood https://youtu.be/-d0EC538kjI?si=gFGAnwDjBFbRlnSD
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could travel back in time to any time period, where would you go?
Virtual tour
Alishan, Taiwan
- Saturday
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Fitness
25 Minute Zumba Workout
https://youtu.be/tuJpHwPWa8g?si=bprONjZRDlqdX8FR
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Rebus Puzzles
https://youtu.be/mqxvKlYo6Lk?si=zISiURGp03GXFCmgRecipe
Bacon & Egg Cups - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could be cast in any movie or musical, which would you choose? What character would you play?
Virtual tour
Oakville, Canada
- Sunday
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Fitness
20 Minute Strength Training for Seniors
https://youtu.be/dGAy2bt1R9Y?si=7sd8e-LkHBvvfxF5
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Famous March Birthdays Word Search - PDF
Art
DIY Cardboard Picture Frame - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was the last good book you read?
Virtual tour
Seville, Spain
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