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
Zumba Gold 30-minute Workout
https://youtu.be/SvJWWAWLuXQ?si=Vqx8nt6w2nJJ1ebr
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Presidents and First Ladies Match - PDF
History
Leonardo DaVinci
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN2pPhpAxXkConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you have to a lot of chores growing up? Were there any chores you enjoyed doing?
Virtual tour
Mykonos, Greece
- Tuesday
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Fitness
30-minute Seated Workout
https://youtu.be/nJNW-ChhTvg?si=YAUs3sCehb_Ed5fz
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Mardi Gras Color or Not - PDF
Recipe
Sour Cream & Onion Devilled Eggs - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What food never fails to bring back memories when you eat it?
Virtual tour
Leavenworth, Washington
- Wednesday
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Fitness
Silver Sneakers Classic 45-minute Workout
https://youtu.be/wJKsMVEtTMk?si=ZAqAcYK1k-cYcYrs
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Chinese New Year Jigsaw
Art
Step-by-Step Flower Painting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxlM-dntQ6c&list=PLLjly8HmVGeTa4IboM-1mwL2DZANLkpfa
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the best deal you have ever found at a flea market or thrift store?
Virtual Tour
Lake Como, Italy
- Thursday
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Fitness
6-minute Morning Tai Chi
https://youtu.be/ZBgkbBx_c9o?si=_FESBhGHCYY97JM_
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Two Easy Sudokus - PDF
Music
Bobby Day Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fun7CBPyeRk&list=OLAK5uy_nbWn6b9GfSiWg1U9MCJCvijDIdt4bZ9l8&index=1Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you prefer cake or pie? What is your favourite kind?
Virtual tour
Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Friday
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Fitness
45-minute Yoga
https://youtu.be/lcCkQn5eO84?si=UK4oka3Tq_jhcesH
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Winter Olympics Word Search - PDF
History
How it’s made Desserts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTBvAoL9pI
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Would you consider yourself a creative person? What are your favourite ways to engage your creative side?
Virtual tour
The Venetian, Las Vegas
- Saturday
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Fitness
30-minute Low Impact Cardio
https://youtu.be/2AEO0I5VrQI?si=7mjRmdvklRy5CCar
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
A-Mazing Ramadan - PDF
Recipe
Crispy Parmesan Potatoes - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: How did you celebrate your birthday growing up?
Virtual tour
Hallstatt, Austria
- Sunday
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Fitness
30-minute Strength Workout
https://youtu.be/lgMT6Yeovvw?si=YGsok8rwvb5xyQyJ
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Black History Month Crossword - PDF
Music
50s & 60s Country Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIi5V-EogR0&list=RDNIi5V-EogR0&start_radio=1
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What was your favourite part of school? Would you want to go back to school if you had the chance?
Virtual tour
Hanoi, Vietnam
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