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
9 Minute Seated Core Exercises
https://youtu.be/-_1Sy1S2y2A?si=g6zQh0JGg5k2wnek
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Mental Rotation Exercise – PDF
Music
Classic Jazz Compilation
https://youtu.be/L-eQcNqrP00?si=WcnyRQgPXsBCxEVn
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s something that made you laugh way harder than it should have?
Virtual tour
Steyr, Austria
- Tuesday
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Fitness
30 Minute Balance Training Class
https://youtu.be/34Nq0NeB-Gc?si=5sWUy_f3HQUd-xBP
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Level 2 Sudokus – PDF
Recipe
Fruit and Coconut Smoothie
https://mariasplace.com/boost-blood-flow-1/?social
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What animal matches your personality?
Virtual tour
Málaga, Spain
- Wednesday
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Fitness
15 Minute Low Impact Workout
https://youtu.be/UztxxUnRWfo?si=AvivwBvRGkq8QPEw
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
July IQ Quiz - PDF
Art
Apple Bird Feeder
https://mariasplace.com/apple-bird-feeder/?social
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s a simple pleasure you’ll never get tired of?
Virtual Tour
Cancún Beach Walk, Mexico
- Thursday
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Fitness
10 Minute Total Body Cardio Workout
https://youtu.be/mU12Lz-IA6c?si=4QcAFYHwy0PDwv_8
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Cruising the South Pacific Word Fit – PDF
Music
Vintage Summer Memories Playlist
https://youtu.be/j_g52Vc1VC0?si=l3khtnQWZ-oy_Y2WConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s your all-time favourite ice cream flavour? Do you like to combine flavours?
Virtual tour
Wailea Beach, Maui, Hawaii
- Friday
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Fitness
20 Chair Pilates for Knee Pain
https://youtu.be/qcQfrGeDqEc?si=NMqBACIluotqxx8_
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Campfire Cuisine Crossword – PDF
Recipe
Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Bars - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever build a fort or a small hideaway outdoors when you were younger?
Virtual tour
Valencia, Spain
- Saturday
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Fitness
20 Minute Dance Workout Doo Wop Motown Latin Jazz
https://youtu.be/TDZAgBAlt9U?si=Ozr9DJg9LGi3j0Vs
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Wacky Wordies - PDF
Art
Hip-Hip-Hooray Headwear - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Have you ever collected things as a hobby?
Virtual tour
Bruges, Belgium
- Sunday
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Fitness
15 Minute Workout to Reduce Belly Fat
https://youtu.be/nTdzz3-01sE?si=lgrYoHwl_ZSY2RAe
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Common Endings - PDF
History
The Entire History of Toronto
https://youtu.be/Rl7rD3Q164g?si=QW7lGmVJLKpv1y1N
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Is there a song that instantly puts you in a summer mood?
Virtual tour
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
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