Looking for dementia-friendly activities to do with your care partner? Virtual therapeutic activities can be found daily at The AFA Teal Room.
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Virtual Community Class: Art Appreciation with FOR LOVE & ART
Virtual Community Class: Art Appreciation with FOR LOVE & ART
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California – Join FOR LOVE & ART for art appreciation! Each week, you will virtually visit a partner museum’s artwork. You will reflect, recollect, and share your thoughts, feelings, and even body sensations. To celebrate art is to celebrate LIFE! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Freeze Dance – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! This week we will explore Freeze Dance. This […]
Virtual Community Class: Ukulele Sing-Along with Drew
Virtual Community Class: Ukulele Sing-Along with Drew
Join Drew Laney, MT-BC, for a fun-filled virtual ukulele sing-along. This sing-along will include a variety of familiar tunes that will get you moving and singing along! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh
Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh
Early Spring - Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative themed experience! In this Virtual Community class, relaxing images and soft music will guide you into a relaxing and calm state. Use this time to decompress and release anything that no longer serves you. This week's theme is Early Spring. Find a comfortable place to […]
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Facebook Pop-up With Jackie
Facebook Pop-up With Jackie
Mindful Moments – Pop in with Jackie for 5 minutes as she guides you through a quick mindful moment exercise. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Photography with Jodie
Virtual Community Class: Photography with Jodie
Join Director of Programs and Engagement at TrueCare Home Care, Jodie Berman, CTRS, for a virtual photography class! Photography is a wonderful art form that stimulates creativity, mindfulness, and self-expression. […]
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: Japanese Garden Walk
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: Japanese Garden Walk
Every Wednesday evening, AFA will take you on virtual tours globally from the comfort of home. For this week's Virtual Voyage Wednesday, we will go on a virtual nature walk […]
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Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Join AFA for a fun sing-along! Lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow from the comfort of your home. Warm up that voice and let’s sing a variety […]
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Activity Tip for the Weekend: April Fools – Let’s Laugh!
Activity Tip for the Weekend: April Fools – Let’s Laugh!
Even though April Fool’s Day is over, we can still laugh together! Join Jackie for this humorous activity tip! https://parade.com/1041830/marynliles/clean-jokes/ This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Literary Arts with Hearts Need Art
Virtual Community Class: Literary Arts with Hearts Need Art
Join Judy Watters from Hearts Need Arts for a virtual literary arts class! Create a story about your childhood! Judy reminisces about her childhood joy of swinging. With this in […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Embrace You
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Embrace You
Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a 4-week chair yoga series that will open your heart, and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of […]
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Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music Series with Monique & Stephen: Rhythms of the Road - Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a 4-week series of music-making experience filled with rhythm and creativity! […]
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Moving Emotions – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at […]
Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Join Kathryne Fassbender, CDCS, for an inspiring storytelling session! You will examine history, art, culture, and other topics of interest through the process of TimeSlips storytelling and collective conversation. You […]
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Virtual Community Class: Stretch & Flex Fitness
Virtual Community Class: Stretch & Flex Fitness
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programing, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact chair fitness class! You will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, […]
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Virtual Community Class: Art with Marnie
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marnie
Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, for a virtual art therapy session! You will be led through a brief mindful breathing exercise and then create art focusing on a color […]
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: Spring Wildlife Walk
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: Spring Wildlife Walk
Every Wednesday evening, AFA will take you on virtual tours globally from the comfort of home. For this week's Virtual Voyage Wednesday, we will go on a spring wildlife walk […]
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Care Connection Webinar: Preserving Oral Health in Alzheimer’s
Care Connection Webinar: Preserving Oral Health in Alzheimer’s
Maintaining oral health can be particularly challenging for persons with advanced Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This presentation will discuss the bidirectional relationship between dementia and oral health, list goals […]
Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. Each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it […]
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Activity Tip for the Weekend: Rainy Day Activities
Activity Tip for the Weekend: Rainy Day Activities
Rainy April days don’t have to get you down! In this activity tip, Jackie will show you how to fill your rainy day with enriching activities. This event will take […]
Virtual Community Class: Music with Eric
Virtual Community Class: Music with Eric
Eric Fraser, MA, MT-BC, LCAT, is a unique music therapist masterfully blending his 20 years of experience as an Indian classical flute player and a music therapist! In this virtual music session, you will explore the beautiful and peaceful sounds of Indian classical flute. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Gratitude
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Gratitude
Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a 4-week chair yoga series 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. This week’s focus is Gratitude. This event will take place at […]
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Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique Stephen
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique Stephen
Music Series with Monique & Stephen: Flowery Beats - Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a 4-week series of music-making experience filled with rhythm and creativity! Therapeutic rhythm making is versatile and easily accessible. It's also a fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system, and increase socialization. Our programs are designed […]
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Nature Sounds & Movement – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! This week we will explore Nature Sounds & […]
Virtual Community Class: Sinatra Sing-Along with Shana
Virtual Community Class: Sinatra Sing-Along with Shana
If you love Frank Sinatra, this virtual performance is for you! Join Shana for a heartwarming virtual music performance filled with some of Sinatra’s famous songs. Let’s have fun, reminisce, and sing along to a few of our favorites. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Facebook Pop-up With Jackie
Facebook Pop-up With Jackie
Quick Crafts – Pop in with Jackie for 5 minutes as she shares with you quick craft tips. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Virtual Community Class: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, 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 a range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Fitness props will be used to encourage stamina and […]
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Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Join Sallie Stutz, a horticultural therapist, for a virtual gardening activity. You will learn about pansies and their variants. It is one of the first spring flowers and their colorful cheery petals have so much to offer all throughout the year. Not only are they beautiful but they are edible too! Also, Sallie will inform […]
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Every Wednesday evening, AFA will take you on virtual tours globally from the comfort of home. For this week’s Virtual Voyage Wednesday, we will visit the Thattekkad Bird Sanctury, home to over 300 species of birds, at Ernakulam Forest in Kerala, India. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual voyage! This event will take place […]
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Educating America Tour: Wyoming
Educating America Tour: Wyoming
Click here to register Conference Agenda 10 am – 10:15 am MT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Special Guest Speaker Mehmet Oz, MD, FACS Host of The Dr. Oz Show 10:15 am – 11:00 am The Importance of Relationships for People with […]
Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh
Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh
Showers & Flowers - Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative themed experience! In this Virtual Community class, relaxing images and soft music will guide you into a relaxing and calm state. Use this time to decompress and release anything that no longer serves you. This week's theme is Showers & Flowers. Find a comfortable place […]
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Activity Tip for the Weekend: Celebrate National Haiku Poetry Day – Create Spring Poetry!
Activity Tip for the Weekend: Celebrate National Haiku Poetry Day – Create Spring Poetry!
Poetry is a wonderful form of expression. Join Jackie, in this activity tip to learn how to write your very own Haiku. https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Haiku-Poem This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Maya
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Maya
Join Maya Goldman, a former Broadway performer, 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 event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – In the Moment
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – In the Moment
Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a 4-week chair yoga series 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. This week’s focus is In the Moment. This event will take […]
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Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music Series with Monique & Stephen: Stress Less with Rhythm and Sound - Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a 4-week series of music-making experience filled with rhythm and creativity! Therapeutic rhythm making is versatile and easily accessible. It's also a fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system, and increase socialization. Our […]
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Exploring Rhythms through Movement– Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! This week we will explore Exploring Rhythms through […]
Virtual Community Class: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
Virtual Community Class: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
Join AFA for a Broadway and golden oldies music performance! The Caravan of Angels Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes theater more accessible by bringing professional singers out into the community to perform a variety of familiar Broadway and well-known songs. Let’s unwind with some music, while enjoying some reminiscence and fun! This event […]
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Virtual Community Class: Barre Fitness
Virtual Community Class: Barre Fitness
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a barre fitness class! Jackie is a certified barre instructor and Registered Dance-Movement Therapist. Barre is a blend of Pilates, Yoga, and dance that uses isometric movements to lengthen and strengthen various muscles, focusing on thighs, abs, and seat. In this class, participants […]
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Facebook Pop-up With Jackie
Facebook Pop-up With Jackie
Short & Sweet Literacy – Pop in with Jackie for 5 minutes as she demonstrates with you a quick literacy activity tip. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Anthony & Friends
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Anthony & Friends
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, Anthony Ferrara & Friends will perform a variety of familiar songs to enjoy from the comfort of home. Enjoy this relaxing virtual performance by AFA’s beloved […]
Virtual Professional Training: Family Dynamics in Dementia Care
Virtual Professional Training: Family Dynamics in Dementia Care
This workshop will explore the different types of relationships that may be present in the life of an individual living with dementia. A review of family dynamics and exploration of how to identify and assess these dynamics will be reviewed. Additionally, we will explore different ways the care partner can work with families, understand their […]
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Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. Each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it from new perspectives. Let’s test our knowledge and learn something new! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Activity Tip for the Weekend: April Diamonds – DIY Crystals
Activity Tip for the Weekend: April Diamonds – DIY Crystals
Diamonds are forever…And can also be a fun activity too! In this activity tip, Jackie will show you how to create diamond-like crystals in a fun science experiment. https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-Crystals This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Art with Kyla
Virtual Community Class: Art with Kyla
Join Kyla Berry, LCAT, ATR-BC, for an inspiring virtual art therapy session. In this virtual art therapy session, you will explore the importance of maintaining a healthy mindset through the process of (metaphorically) releasing anything you need to let go of – whether it be a negative thought, uncomfortable feeling, or a worry that’s weighing […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Love Within
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Love Within
Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a 4-week chair yoga series 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. This week’s focus is Love Within. This event will take […]
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Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music Series with Monique & Stephen: Play Your Poem – Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a 4-week series of music-making experiences filled with rhythm and creativity! Therapeutic rhythm making is versatile and easily accessible. It’s also a fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system, and increase socialization. Our programs are designed to […]
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Songs with Dance in the Lyrics – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! This week we will explore Songs […]
Virtual Community Class: Music with Avi
Virtual Community Class: Music with Avi
Join Avi Diamond, MT-BC, for a mood-elevating and memory-activating music experience. Avi will play popular music from the 1920s through the 1950s and pair these songs with deep breathing and reminiscence prompts. Let’s sing along and enjoy some fun songs from the past! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Mind, Muscle & Move!
Virtual Community Class: Mind, Muscle & Move!
Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual chair fitness class to strengthen your muscles and your mind! In this virtual fitness class, you will follow along with simple movements that target all major muscle groups while focusing on a range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! What sets this fitness class […]
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Facebook Pop-up With Jackie
Facebook Pop-up With Jackie
Mindful Moments – Pop in with Jackie for 5 minutes as she guides you through a quick mindful moment exercise. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marie
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marie
Join artist Marie McLaughlin, for a virtual art experience! For today's virtual art session, you will reconnect with an earlier self by drawing a scene from your childhood. Feel free to reflect on what comes to mind when looking at your drawing, and share any stories! Supplies: Colored pencils Regular pencil Paper of any size […]
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Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! For today's virtual class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up your voice and let’s start singing some amazing music! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Activity Tip for the Weekend: International Jazz Day: Listen to Jazz Music!
Activity Tip for the Weekend: International Jazz Day: Listen to Jazz Music!
Embrace the beautiful sounds & culture of Jazz! In this activity tip, Jackie will show you ways to celebrate International Jazz Day. https://jazzday.com/ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Bvs3LQNTVBhco4AJLOCVU?si=f9ea4ec5d70c4caa This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke
Virtual Community Class: Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke
Join two incredible New York theatre and music performers, Lianne & Luke, for a fun and educational music experience! The theme for this session is, “Cash, Cline & Friends”. The music featured highlights Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and a few other legendary artists that they both performed with—Like Willie Nelson and Carl Perkins. Lets awaken positive memories […]