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
Rocking Oldies Seated Workout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juvHT-ue9Sk
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Snowshill Bench Jigsaw Puzzle -https://www.jigsawexplorer.com/puzzles/snowshill-bench-jigsaw-puzzle/
Art
Neurographic Art https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApzC-zqTalI
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Did you get the chance to help anyone this week?
Virtual tour
Banff
- Tuesday
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Fitness
Posture and Balance Exercises
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1SXS2GnHjE
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Hidden in Plain Sight - PDF
Food
Taco Bites Appetizer - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you won $1,000 how would you spend it?
Virtual tour
Stockholm, Sweden
- Wednesday
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Fitness
20 Minute Beginner Step Workout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F26VVymd-po
Daily Chronicle
Puzzle
Sudoku (Medium Level) - PDF
History
Story of Bingo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3E-V3T5G3E
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you came with a warning label what would it say?
Virtual Tour
London, England West End
- Thursday
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Fitness
15 Minute Workout For Older Adults
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev6yE55kYGw
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Concentration Puzzle - PDF
Recipe
Banana Bread - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What’s the most adventurous dream you’ve ever had?
Virtual tour
Glasgow, Scotland City Centre
- Friday
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Fitness
Oldies Dance Workout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xpc43XpzVo
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Wacky Wordies - PDF
Music
Best of 50’s & 60’s - Oldies But Goldies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt0_tx8Sqf4&list=RDyt0_tx8Sqf4&start_radio=1Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What's your favourite way to spend a weekend morning?
Virtual tour
Munich, Germany
- Saturday
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Fitness
Seated Strength Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjznZViB8_M
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Missing Snowflake – PDF
Recipe
Egg bites - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What's your favourite thing to do at the park?
Virtual tour
Algonquin Park, Canada Centennial Ridge Trail
- Sunday
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Fitness
30 Minute Full Body Strength Workout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66kfC7qEJTQ
Daily Chronicle
Puzzles
Follow the Numbers - PDF
Art
Colouring Pages - PDF
Conversation Prompts
Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: If you met a friendly alien, what would you show them about life on earth?
Virtual tour
Toronto Ward’s Island
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