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
30-minute Walking Workout
https://youtu.be/nLU5FY3zjMQ?si=ICaz4JpxLh6IO_TK
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Concentration Puzzle - PDF
Art
Button Flower Bouquet - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the most beautiful song you have heard?
Virtual tour
Miami, Florida
- Tuesday
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Fitness
Better Bones & Balance 20-minute Workout
https://youtu.be/zLzmIldcCP0?si=Zi30bAP290RnWJsW
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Rebus Puzzles with Answers
https://youtu.be/Rs6plmGz2JQ?si=C3PlnnFa-B0smrT5History
Guide to an 18th Century Ship-of-the-Line
https://youtu.be/KUERUnx2lms?si=8STwwcXTqGcFDDYjConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: How often do you push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
Virtual tour
Cusco Street, Peru
- Wednesday
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Fitness
Energizing Chair Yoga
https://youtu.be/k4ST1j9PfrA?si=MBTaDwJ566rAaU2u
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Anagrams: Footwear - PDF
Recipe
Easy Carrot Soup - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you were a candy bar, which candy bar would you be?
Virtual Tour
Cape Town, South Africa
- Thursday
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Fitness
Low Impact Cardio Workout
https://youtu.be/-37LGkIHOHg?si=48l2iPId0H1T1KZZ
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Riddles - PDF
Art
Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder DIY - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What is the best part of your day?
Virtual tour
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
- Friday
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Fitness
Daily Stretches for Seniors
https://youtu.be/mK1q3b2jQqI?si=PhB1ifxr9sVr2qh8
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Two Medium Sudokus - PDF
Music
ABBA Timeless Hits Playlist
https://youtu.be/00A2MAEQH6U?si=f0PipaNHSdNlaqUoConversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What irrational fears do you have?
Virtual tour
Lahore, Pakistan
- Saturday
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Fitness
Qi Gong 20-minute Workout
https://youtu.be/1snvTYvqw-k?si=cwcfaW3mYX4B1nKu
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Split Words: Winter - PDF
Recipe
Banana Pancakes - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever gotten?
Virtual tour
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- Sunday
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Fitness
15-minute Walking Workout
https://youtu.be/PLQdmzgGzec?si=04-r-wXiDHMcsv2z
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Connect the Dot Doodle - PDF
Art
DIY Decoupage Jar - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you consider yourself more of a dreamer or a realist? Why?
Virtual tour
Suzhou, China
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