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: November 10 - November 16
- Monday
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Fitness
10 must do exercises for older adults
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xVdKRNiAmqI
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Craft
Autumn tree
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qCO6ts9iOpQConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you like the Fall colours?
Virtual tour
Driving in Switzerland
- Tuesday
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Fitness
Beginner exercises to improve walking
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cpTmzhf5Arw
Daily Chronicles
Puzzle
Recipe
Baked chickpea
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h8MHptcwKwk
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you ever know anyone that fought in a war?
Virtual tour
Austria
- Wednesday
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Fitness
8 minute chair workout https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kW8RmDO9WXQ
Daily Chronicles
Puzzle
Rock and Roll word search
Solution hereRecipe
7 recipes in 5 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5wHw6l11o
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you think Thanksgiving should be celebrated in Oct or Nov?
Virtual Tour
Slovenia
- Thursday
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Fitness
Chair exercises for seniors
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/d5Q3oXgHlhk
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Music
November playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2yXWH5gsuA&list=RDY2yXWH5gsuA&s tart_radio=1
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: How do you prepare for Christmas?
Virtual tour
Denmark
- Friday
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Fitness
10 minute chair yoga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKPWQ3G8Aw
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Listen to the Beat word search
Craft
Dollar store fall wreaths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbWRgB-g1EA
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Is the snow something you look forward to or dread?
Virtual tour
Turkey
- Saturday
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Fitness
Seniors over 50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGv98TeuteE
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Documentary / Educational Video
Activities for dementia
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/J2-OD-ThcrU
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: When do you start Christmas shopping?
Virtual tour
Italy
- Sunday
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Fitness
5 exercises for seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfsBBXqz6Tg
Daily Chronicles
Puzzles
Craft
The art of Alzheimer's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqGKlbCjV5sConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What winter sport do you prefer?
Virtual tour
France
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