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: November 17 - November 23

Monday

Fitness

Low impact walking

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

Daily Chronicles

November 17

Puzzles

In the Orchestra word search

Solution

Craft

I remember better when I paint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54AtoQVGfwU

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: When do you like your first snow fall?

Virtual tour

Norway

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

Tuesday

Fitness

10 minute gentle cardio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AprIDmk0FY

Daily Chronicles

November 18

Puzzle

Play a tune word search

Solution

History

This month in History: November

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

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you plan on watching the Macy's Day Parade? 

Virtual tour

China

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yQH9jUqttE

 
Wednesday

Fitness

Boost your strength https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT7lb3zhV5I

Daily Chronicles

November 19

Puzzle

I love guitar word search

Solution here

Art

Art therapy for Alzheimer's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvzrY1-gCmA

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: When do you think is right to start preparing Christmas?

Virtual Tour

Mexico

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

Thursday

Fitness

5 essential exercises for seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL3E0SGEWl0

Daily Chronicles

November 20

Puzzles

The Beatles word search

Solution

Music

November mood music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuiMRFMcCXI&list=RDQuiMRFMcCXI&start_ra dio=1

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favourite Christmas song?

Virtual tour

London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmoPo11ktN4

Friday

Fitness

Seated exercises for older adults

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

Daily Chronicles

November 21

Puzzles

Birds of Prey word search

Solution

Music

Cosy Autumn jazz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNyZMQlAP48&list=RDUNyZMQlAP48&start_r adio=1

Conversation Prompts    

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

Virtual tour

Los Angeles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp2yiZnjK0w

Saturday

Fitness

Balance exercises for seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJLHMUa7WYs

Daily Chronicles

November 22

Puzzles

Bird word search

Solution

Documentary / Educational Video

Autumn: Wildlife documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rxd1Q3gOjM

Conversation Prompts    

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

Virtual tour

The Louvre

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuFh6NNa70&list=PL2gdd02vv9DSrhP5HH_Nm4 V2GmD94Y6gx

Sunday

Fitness

Senior fitness

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

Daily Chronicles

November 23

Puzzles

Zoo Animals word search

Solution

Video

Autumn: Scenic Relaxation video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejUuYrSXwP8

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favorite childhood memory from this time of year?

Virtual tour

Egyptian Museum walking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdCReWs6- wI&list=PL2gdd02vv9DSrhP5HH_Nm4V2GmD94Y6gx&index=3

 

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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