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
12-Minute Chair Workout
https://youtu.be/fFROA8k6KtQ?si=j1hf7Eexz-5Lkw-S
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Groundhog Day Mining - PDF
History
Universal History: The Deep Symbolism of Groundhog Day
https://youtu.be/dX6PZBS1Q9Q?si=0oEnMOGAckC8x-eWConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What would you want to do if spring came tomorrow?
Virtual tour
Woodstock, Illinois – Groundhog Day Town
- Tuesday
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Fitness
6-Minute Beginner Tai Chi Exercise
https://youtu.be/ZBgkbBx_c9o?si=U4PCJ491A6m7ufp1
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Black History Crossword - PDF
Recipe
Strawberry Yogurt Bread - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: How do you like to show you care about someone?
Virtual tour
Paris, France
- Wednesday
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Fitness
10-Minute Home Workout for Seniors
https://youtu.be/A2wp8Ipxn9s?si=Jqvx2YQiWX0RfP5z
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Collage Detective: Illumination - PDF
Art
Travel Memory Collage - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What makes family time special to you?
Virtual Tour
Liberty Village, Toronto Downtown
- Thursday
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Fitness
30-Minute Senior Exercises at Home
https://youtu.be/J7E8Qv00PNg?si=txCLKOypXNkR_SJj
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Two Easy Sudokus - PDF
Music
50s Music Sing Along
https://youtu.be/WPLzII2EraE?si=kqEGrKioxMMlNZJ7Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is something small that makes you smile?
Virtual tour
Dunblane, Scotland
- Friday
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Fitness
12-Minutes of Senior Dance Fitness
https://youtu.be/Hzc_44yaego?si=4b10XkjoSMbAjnuz
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Wacky Wordies - PDF
History
History of the Olympic Games https://youtu.be/AST8T99_hHo?si=UzAPzBpFH-BNG_u0
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s a treat you enjoy in February?
Virtual tour
Athens, Greece
- Saturday
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Fitness
Low Impact Walking Exercise
https://youtu.be/jgmwEuteZp8?si=ZU_5kZAZms1gjbYx
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Olympics Jigsaw Puzzle -https://www.jigsaw365.com/play/olympic-games-91d3e8e3-86c4-4703-b5ee-e3ba5f47db71?pieces=100
Recipe
Southern Banana Pudding - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: How did you feel about the snow when you were younger? How do you feel about it now?
Virtual tour
Budapest, Hungary
- Sunday
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Fitness
Seated Exercises for Older Adults
https://youtu.be/8BcPHWGQO44?si=rtfPz7UGdaVomxte
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Begins and Ends with the Same Letters - PDF
Music
Chuck Berry Greatest Hits
https://youtu.be/ao8zIff7Gpg?si=r3ZIky8T7hMcrZi4
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you could choose any musician to see in concert, who would you choose?
Virtual tour
Vancouver Olympic Village
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