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.

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Some daily activities courtesy of Activity Connection and Golden Carers

 

Activities: November 10 - November 16

Monday

Fitness

10 must do exercises for older adults

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xVdKRNiAmqI

Daily Chronicles

November 10

Puzzles

Polar Bear word search

Solution

Craft

Autumn tree
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qCO6ts9iOpQ

Conversation Prompts

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: Do you like the Fall colours? 

Virtual tour

Driving in Switzerland 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbo9PO_qszo

Tuesday

Fitness

Beginner exercises to improve walking

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cpTmzhf5Arw

Daily Chronicles

November 11

Puzzle

Remembrance Day word search

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5rc_LmcxVA

 
Wednesday

Fitness

8 minute chair workout https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kW8RmDO9WXQ 

Daily Chronicles

November 12

Puzzle

Rock and Roll word search

Solution here

Recipe

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tm2IqN8xY8

Thursday

Fitness

Chair exercises for seniors

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/d5Q3oXgHlhk

Daily Chronicles

November 13

Puzzles

Elvis word search

Solution

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v6_ZXNpooQ

Friday

Fitness

10 minute chair yoga

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKPWQ3G8Aw

Daily Chronicles

November 14

Puzzles

Listen to the Beat word search

Solution

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G75QIOVH8pM

Saturday

Fitness

Seniors over 50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGv98TeuteE

Daily Chronicles

November 15

Puzzles

All that jazz word search

Solution

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVZJ8MTl9xo

Sunday

Fitness

5 exercises for seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfsBBXqz6Tg

Daily Chronicles

November 16

Puzzles

Play the piano word search

Solution

Craft

The art of Alzheimer's 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqGKlbCjV5s

Conversation Prompts    

Ask someone in your house or a friend over the phone: What winter sport do you prefer?

Virtual tour

France

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyH3hQoeVc0

 

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

Virtual Care Partner Support

Welcome to the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region Virtual Care Partner Support Page. Here you can explore some activities for taking care of yourself, online programs and resources to help you navigate your care partner journey.

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