Join Elizabeth Gronke, Registered Art Therapist and Access Educator at The American Folk Art Museum, for a 9-week Art Reflections series! In each virtual class, you will have the opportunity to explore works of art from The American Folk Art Museum’s collection. During this virtual art class, you are encouraged to share your reactions to […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

This professional training webinar will provide an overview of dementia related illness, including Alzheimer's disease, and the impact this illness can have on the individual in terms of health, wellness, and relationships.  This workshop will aim to highlight the importance of building relationships and effective communication to ensure meaningful living is achieved.  Through this workshop, […]

Join AFA every Monday this August to get a taste of nature, from the comfort of your home. The Tenafly Nature Center is a non-profit member-supported nature preserve. Its mission is the stewardship of nearly 400 wooded acres for the purposes of conservation, education, and recreation. It is located in Tenafly, New Jersey, in Bergen […]

To protect the health and safety of participants and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference will be held virtually over the Internet. Click here to register   Conference Agenda 10:00 am – 10:15 am  Welcome & About AFA  Charles J.  Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America   10:15 am  – 10:30 […]

Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a low-impact chair fitness class to energize your day! Driven by the up-lifting beats of Funk and Disco music, this class will target all […]

Join award-winning Chinese brush painter, Jade Lam for a virtual Chinese Brush Painting class. This class introduces basic concepts and techniques of Chinese brush painting, with a focus on Summer Landscapes. You will experience a virtual tour of The Lover’s Leap State Park in Connecticut, to help draw inspiration for your painting. Join in for […]

Join Kristyn Pope, Radio City Rockette, Broadway performer, and choreographer, for a fun-filled virtual musical theater & movement class! In this virtual class, you will learn a piece of choreography set to a familiar Broadway hit. You will use musical theater dance/movement to tell a story, as you work out and have fun! This movement-based […]

Happy Labor Day! Join Jackie for this weekend’s activity, where she introduces a fun Labor Day activity packet you can do at home! This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join Avi Diamond, MT-BC for a  mood-elevating, and memory-activating music experience. Avi will play popular music from the 1920s through 1950s and pair these songs with deep breathing and reminiscence prompts. Let’s sing-along and enjoy some fun songs from the past! This virtual community class will be held through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  Visit the page […]

Join Vita Story Club Every Saturday for a virtual life storytelling experience! Each weekly Life Storytelling program will be centered around a Life Story theme. In the first half of this weekly virtual program, story performances from the Vita Story Club community will be featured. In the second half of the weekly program, Vita Story […]

During this four-week series, we will practice mindfulness meditation through mindful breathing, paint with watercolors and if interested use our paintings to create a collage. Mindfulness is a practice which involves being present in the moment and noticing your thoughts and feelings without judging or trying to change them, which can help to calm your […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Music has numerous benefits! Join Steve in this virtual sing-along where you will sing and engage with one another in this virtual environment. Through singing songs together, everyone can create meaningful connections, no matter where you are in the world! Steve will also cover how music creates a safe environment to express emotions and how […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a rhythmic and up-lifting virtual dance and movement session! Both in chairs and standing, this 30-minute session incorporates dance and movement to awaken the body and inspire the soul. A variety of props may be used to encourage participants to move the body in different […]

In this virtual art therapy session, you will be guided through a directive that allows you to explore the ways in which everyone’s hearts and bodies hold stress. Through guidance and direction, you will have the opportunity to identify your feelings from the past few months and utilize art to not only to tackle subconscious […]

To protect the health and safety of our participants, this event will be held virtually over the Internet. Click here to register Program Agenda Removing the Barriers: It's Time for […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a barre fitness class! Jackie is a certified barre instructor and Registered Dance-Movement Therapist. Barre is a blend of Pilates, […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Music has this uncanny ability to bring back memories. There’s something about the catchiness of a melody that can truly stay within our soul. In this Virtual Community Class, Antony […]

Join Vita Story Club every Saturday for a virtual life storytelling experience! Each weekly Life Storytelling program will be centered around a Life Story theme. In the first half of […]

During this four-week series, we will practice mindfulness meditation through mindful breathing, paint with watercolors and if interested use our paintings to create a collage. Mindfulness is a practice which […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Quogue Wildlife Refuge is a 305-acre nature preserve nestled in the Village of Quogue, NY. There are seven miles of nature trails located among a variety of habitats, including the […]

To protect the health and safety of participants and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference will be held virtually over the Internet. Click here to register   Conference Agenda […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a low-impact chair fitness class! This class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, […]

Join Horticultural Therapist, Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening class. In this virtual class, you will learn about amazing stunning cheerful sunflowers!! There is not a sunflower that does not make the viewer small and be in awe of its sunny yellow color. In this educational-based gardening session, you will learn all about sunflowers, where […]

Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a low-impact chair fitness class to energize your day! Driven by the up-lifting beats of Funk and Disco music, this class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Fitness props will be used to encourage stamina and improve flexibility. Wear […]

"How to access care during COVID-19?" is a very common question right now.  This webinar will discuss how to access care during these challenging times, including the pros and cons of telemedicine, the safety of in-person visits and how all of this impacts those with cognitive impairment.   Guest speaker: Joyce F. Fogel,  MD, FACP, […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join former Broadway performer, Maya Goldman, in this virtual music performance! Maya will sing familiar songs from the past, play piano, ukulele and guitar in this memorable virtual performance. All are welcome to sing along, move to the music, and enjoy listening while reminiscing. This virtual community class will be held through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  […]

Join Vita Story Club every Saturday for a virtual life storytelling experience! Each weekly Life Storytelling program will be centered around a Life Story theme. In the first half of this weekly virtual program, story performances from the Vita Story Club community will be featured. In the second half of the weekly program, Vita Story […]

Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ART-BC, LCAT for a virtual Art & Meditation series!  During this four-week series, we will practice mindfulness meditation through mindful breathing, paint with watercolors and if interested use our paintings to create a collage. Mindfulness is a practice which involves being present in the moment and noticing your thoughts and feelings […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT for a refreshing, virtual yoga class that will open your heart, and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom from any tension or stress and leave you with feelings of safety and comfort. No yoga experience required. This virtual community class will be […]

It is so important to find time for ourselves and connect from within. Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a relaxing afternoon of meditation! Connect the mind and body through the use of guided mediation and relaxation techniques. This virtual community class will livestreamed through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  Visit the page […]

Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system and increase socialization! Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a rhythm-filled […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a rhythmic and up-lifting virtual dance and movement session! Both in chairs and standing, this 30-minute session incorporates dance and […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join Emily Sharp, LCAT, ATR-BC, RYT-200, for virtual Art Therapy! During this virtual session, you will learn about the process of printmaking using recycled materials from home. Participants will create […]

Join Vita Story Club every Saturday for a virtual life storytelling experience! Each weekly Life Storytelling program will be centered around a Life Story theme. In the first half of […]

Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ART-BC, LCAT for a virtual Art & Meditation series! During this four-week series, we will practice mindfulness meditation through mindful breathing, paint with watercolors and if […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Learn music-based coping techniques from Board Certified Music Therapist, Ariel Weissberger, MA, MT-BC, LCAT of Berko Music Therapy. This session will include live music and opportunities to actively participate by listening, singing along, and playing along. Today we will sing a few of the most well known songs in Spanish and learn how to play […]

To protect the health and safety of participants and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference will be held virtually over the Internet. Click here to register   Conference Agenda 10:00 am – 10:15 am (Mountain Time)  Welcome & About AFA  Charles J.  Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America   10:15 am […]

Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a low-impact chair fitness class to energize your day! Driven by the up-lifting beats of Funk and Disco music, this class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Fitness props will be used to encourage stamina and improve flexibility. Wear […]

Senior Station is an online program that combines movement, storytelling, and fun. Join Senior Station’s founder, John Byrne, on a virtual journey. In this story move-along, John will guide you […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a low-impact chair fitness class! This class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join us online for a wonderful performance of Broadway favorites and oldies classics!  The Caravan of Angels Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes theater more accessible by bringing professional […]

Join Horticultural Therapist, Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening class. In this virtual class, you will learn to plant a terrarium! Let’s bring a little taste of nature into the […]