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
6 Minute Belly Fat Burning Workout
https://youtu.be/GQvhi408vAA?si=VE_9VfZ3eOBT7dim
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
March IQ Quiz – PDF
History
National Geographic: Lost Worlds of the Mediterranean
https://youtu.be/OmH4FDs3yl0?si=njp7fy2B9Yj_AcK0
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you prefer being active and busy, or sitting quietly with something?
Virtual tour
Seattle to Bainbridge Island Ferry Ride
- Tuesday
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Fitness
20 Minute Heart-Pumping Cardio For Seniors
https://youtu.be/Syxuuot4rvA?si=y3F_gfFHDOs7C14c
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
A-Mazing Art Project Maze – PDF
Recipe
Crisp Herb-Roasted Baby Potatoes – PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favourite thing to do on a rainy day?
Virtual tour
Crete, Greece
- Wednesday
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Fitness
10 Minute Seated Core Workout
https://youtu.be/6Ts-deSDnRM?si=DXhHAv9I_H9FfbsT
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Asian Countries Anagrams - PDF
Art
Fan-tastic Peacock Craft – PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is your favourite outdoor activity and why?
Virtual Tour
Signal Hill, California
- Thursday
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Fitness
25 Minute Gentle Chair Yoga
https://youtu.be/KEjiXtb2hRg?si=oDdabPv3NjWMoyx2
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Breton Cottage Jigsaw Puzzle
https://www.jigsawexplorer.com/puzzles/breton-cottage-jigsaw-puzzle/Music
Greatest 1950s & 1960s Oldies Classic Playlist
https://youtu.be/QlV3-jVenKw?si=4srqQ_yvlxCCp1Ti
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is a skill you learned from a parent or grandparent that has stuck with you over the years?
Virtual tour
Boracay Island, Philippines
- Friday
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Fitness
7 Minute Yoga Workout
https://youtu.be/NDLad2vOHkU?si=QFwFf2juB9irVG4r
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Two Medium Sudoku Puzzles – PDF
History
National Geographic: Secrets of the Dinosaurs
https://youtu.be/PFRcEXIpBe0?si=nvIUP3ouT3kUA7R-
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What member of your family do you share the most in common with? What are some of those traits?
Virtual tour
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
- Saturday
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Fitness
13 Minute Full Body Workout For Strong Legs After 60
https://youtu.be/W8dC5q34nGE?si=NpRYpJ-94tSqE2Um
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Proverbs – PDF
Recipe
Chai Tea Smoothie - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the most treasured possession you have ever owned?
Virtual tour
New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Sunday
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Fitness
5 Exercises For Heart Health
https://youtu.be/STdpqao6V2E?si=SNGPwrh73mndKBje
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Beautiful Bugs Word Fit – PDF
Art
Paper Daffodils Craft
https://mariasplace.com/daffodils-for-spring/Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Can you tell me about your closest friend right now? What makes them a good friend?
Virtual tour
Kawagoe Old Town, Japan
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