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
7 Minute Fitness Workout
https://youtu.be/bXAOuoojxmE?si=sZlhD4w1JOKNT76-
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Level 1 Sudokus – PDF
History
How Dogs Became Man’s Best Friend
https://youtu.be/X6gXlsf1t0U?si=67lirdNubctnQnk4
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What's a skill you've accidentally become good at?
Virtual tour
Positano, Italy Sunset Walk
- Tuesday
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Fitness
13 Minute Seated Strength Training
https://youtu.be/ZjznZViB8_M?si=oCLMAhIVGRV4CIw4
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
The Love Boat Word Search - PDF
Art
Pretty Platters Colouring Project - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What's a question you wish people asked more often?
Virtual tour
Shanghai, China
- Wednesday
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Fitness
7 Minute Tai Chi Strength and Balance Exercise
https://youtu.be/Ka_7c_7p0GY?si=chGDFoKLmmPVBjNQ
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Beau Bridges Alphabet Code – PDF
Recipe
Crabby Croissant - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: When do you feel most like yourself?
Virtual Tour
Barcelona, Spain Evening Walk
- Thursday
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Fitness
17 Minute Full Body Resistance Band Workout
https://youtu.be/u3gVJT-3aLQ?si=ZwTZsWikI1zRHrWd
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Summertime Treat Riddle Jumble – PDF
Music
25 Minute Singalong with Beth
https://youtu.be/CWNBUuO3vc4?si=KU7UrPDVQKPFVfngConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What's a purchase under $20 that unexpectedly changed your life?
Virtual tour
Whitehorse, Yukon Downtown Walk
- Friday
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Fitness
10 Minute Posture and Balance Exercise
https://youtu.be/T1SXS2GnHjE?si=xbuPQF9ONYYiUql-
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Cruise Ship Buffet Mining - PDF
History
The History of Ice Cream Vans
https://youtu.be/iw7QGIK_n8o?si=PMnDzQOBG4G9IqD-
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What's a piece of advice you ignored and later realized was right?
Virtual tour
Quebec City, Quebec Night Walk
- Saturday
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Fitness
60 Minute Full Body Chair Workout
https://youtu.be/V22m8fN3mmo?si=b9q7Sb_lV2z2otfo
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Wacky Wordies – PDF
Recipe
Naturally Sweet Applesauce Snack Cake - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Which age of your life would make the best television series?
Virtual tour
Downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Sunday
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Fitness
30 Minute Japanese 3x3 Walking Exercise
https://youtu.be/mJ0s1Cq8Lf8?si=mVnFqa-KTh6606Q9
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Dot to dot Activity - PDF
Art
Cupcake Liners in Bloom - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s the best dream you ever had?
Virtual tour
Morning Walk in Seoul, South Korea
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