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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AFA Teal Room: Serenade Sunday with Sarah
AFA Teal Room: Serenade Sunday with Sarah
Join NYC-based actor and producer Sarah Ellis as she shares songs and stories for Serenade Sunday! In this 4-week series, Sarah will sing popular and more obscure selections from stage and screen and share anecdotal commentary. Singing along is wholeheartedly encouraged! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen: Let’s Drum in Spring Flowers!
AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen: Let’s Drum in Spring Flowers!
Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for an experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making! Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system and increase socialization. Programs are designed to engage participants in their creativity, foster physical activity through arm movement, foot tapping and smiling, […]
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AFA Teal Room: Literature with Laurel
AFA Teal Room: Literature with Laurel
Welcome to Literature with Laurel! Laurel Gumpert, MPH, MBA, CHES, will dive deep into books she admires and relate them to public health experiences that resonate with us. In this virtual community class, we will chat about The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore. You will have the […]
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Latino Healthy Brain Summit – Miami
Latino Healthy Brain Summit – Miami
“Una Mejor Calidad de Vida”/“A Better Quality of Life” Ver En Español This virtual Spanish language educational summit (with English subtitles) will discuss brain health and the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on the Hispanic/LatinX community in Miami, FL. Participants will learn about stages of Alzheimer’s disease, common elder law issues for caregivers, modifying traditional […]
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa: Favorites of Ireland (Part 2)
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa: Favorites of Ireland (Part 2)
Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! You will practice mindfulness, heighten your senses, and recall memories. In this class, we will talk about the potato, and why it is a staple in so many Irish […]
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AFA Fireside Chat: Agitation & Psychosis
AFA Fireside Chat: Agitation & Psychosis
Episode 2: Agitation & Psychosis Agitation and psychosis are two common neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses. This episode will discuss these two symptoms, how frequently they affect individuals living with dementia, how they are treated, and steps caregivers can take when a loved one exhibits these symptoms. Guest: Jeffrey […]
AFA Teal Room: Creative Arts with Marnie
AFA Teal Room: Creative Arts with Marnie
Join Art Therapist Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, for a virtual art experience! Participants will be led through a brief mindful breathing practice and create branch weavings. We will create a weaving loom using branches. First, gather and choose 3-4 sturdy branches, or one large branch shaped like a “V” or “U”. Be sure to […]
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AFA Teal Room: Sing-Along with AFA: April Spring Songs
AFA Teal Room: Sing-Along with AFA: April Spring Songs
Sing-Along with AFA: April Spring Songs Friday, April 1, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: AFA Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! In this virtual community class, song lyrics will be shown on your screen so you can follow along. Warm up that voice, and let’s sing some amazing music! This event […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Sunshine Within
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Sunshine Within
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Sunshine Within Saturday, April 2, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities – DIY No-Sew Sock Bunny
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities – DIY No-Sew Sock Bunny
Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities - DIY No-Sew Sock Bunny Sunday, April 3, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Rebecca Gonzalez April showers bring May flowers! Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez will share different activities for rainy days when you’re stuck indoors throughout this four-week series! During week #1, Rebecca will show you […]
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AFA Teal Room: Stretch & Flex Fitness
AFA Teal Room: Stretch & Flex Fitness
Stretch & Flex Fitness Monday, April 4, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: AFA’s Jackie Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programing, Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact chair fitness class! This class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Wear comfortable/loose fitted clothing, […]
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AFA Teal Room: Sing with Suzanne
AFA Teal Room: Sing with Suzanne
Sing with Suzanne Tuesday, April 5, 2022 2:30 pm ET Presented by: Suzanne Dressler Join professional actor and singer Suzanne Dressler for a beautiful virtual music performance! Suzanne will sing familiar tunes from the past. Feel free to sing and dance along! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Educating America Tour: Nevada
Educating America Tour: Nevada
Click here to register Conference Agenda 10:00 am – 10:15 am PT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 am – 11:00 am PT COVID and Alzheimer's Disease: The Future of this Interaction Dylan Wint, MD Center Director, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center […]
AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time – All about April
AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time – All about April
Trivia Time – All about April Wednesday, April 6, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: AFA Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. You will learn about a new topic and explore it from new perspectives during each session. Let’s test our knowledge […]
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AFA Teal Room: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
AFA Teal Room: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels Thursday, April 7, 2022 2:30 pm ET Join AFA for a Broadway music performance with The Caravan of Angels! The Caravan of Angels Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes theater more accessible by bringing professional singers into the community to perform a variety of familiar Broadway […]
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Virtual Educational Webinar – A Public Health Approach to Dementia
Virtual Educational Webinar – A Public Health Approach to Dementia
The first week of April is National Public Health Week! This year to celebrate, AFA will host a FREE 1-hour educational webinar. This event is open to all individuals interested in learning more about the history of public health and how public health impacts dementia care. Celebrate National Public Health Week with AFA and learn […]
AFA Teal Room: Gardening with Sallie
AFA Teal Room: Gardening with Sallie
Gardening with Sallie Friday, April 8, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Sallie Stutz Join Horticultural Therapist Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening activity. In this class, you will learn about pansies and their relatives. The pansy is one of the first spring flowers, and their colorful cheery faces have so much to offer throughout […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl – Feeling Good
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl – Feeling Good
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Feeling Good Saturday, April 9,2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca – Rainy Day Activities – Ombre Wreath
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca – Rainy Day Activities – Ombre Wreath
Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities: Ombre Wreath Sunday, April 10, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Rebecca Gonzalez April showers bring May flowers! Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez will share different activities for rainy days when you’re stuck indoors throughout this four-week series! During week two, you will create a decorative paper wreath. Rebecca […]
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AFA Teal Room: Music Performance by Maya
AFA Teal Room: Music Performance by Maya
Music Performance by Maya Monday, April 11, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Maya Goldman 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 performance. All are welcome to sing along, move to the music, and enjoy […]
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AFA Fireside Chat: Depression & Sleep Problems
AFA Fireside Chat: Depression & Sleep Problems
Episode 3: Depression & Sleep Problems Episode 3 of the AFA Fireside Chat web series will discuss depression and sleep problems--two neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. Participants will learn about the causes and prevalence of these symptoms, signs to watch for, treatment options, and steps caregivers can take if their […]
AFA Teal Room: Literary Arts with Hearts Need Art – Sensory Poems
AFA Teal Room: Literary Arts with Hearts Need Art – Sensory Poems
Literary Arts with Hearts Need Art - Sensory Poems Tuesday, April 12, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Sanseria Murray from Hearts Need Arts for a virtual literary arts class! You will be guided through a sensory poem by comparing a color to an emotion. All you need is paper and something to write with. Let’s tap […]
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AFA Teal Room: Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke
AFA Teal Room: Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke
Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke Wednesday, April 13, 2022 2:30pm ET 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 will highlight Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and a few other […]
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Care Connection Webinar: Functional Psychology for Peak Brain Performance and Cognitive Decline
Care Connection Webinar: Functional Psychology for Peak Brain Performance and Cognitive Decline
Dr. Brant Cortright will talk about common factors that lead to cognitive decline as well as dietary, nutritional, and other physical and psychological factors that bring about radiant brain health. Click here to register Guest Speaker: Dr. Brant Cortright, PhD
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a virtual cooking class! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! In this video, Melissa will talk about the origin of “brunch,” different brunch foods, the history of scones, and how they […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Inner Child This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Saturday, April 30, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom […]
AFA Teal Room: Art with Marnie
AFA Teal Room: Art with Marnie
Art with Marnie Friday, April 15,2022 2:30pm ET 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 centered on a color that you are drawn to. Colors have universal meanings, which many of us may recognize, and […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Being Present
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Being Present
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Being Present This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities - Nature Clay Imprints with Plants and Flowers This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Sunday, April 17, 2022 2:30pm ET April showers bring May flowers! Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez will share different activities for rainy days when you’re stuck indoors throughout this […]
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Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Disco-Funk Chair Fitness This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Monday, April 18, 2022 2:30pm ET Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact chair fitness class to energize your day! Driven by the uplifting beats of funk and disco music, this class will target […]
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Dementia’s Ripple Effect General Course
Dementia’s Ripple Effect General Course
Dementia’s Ripple Effect General Course Location: LIVE Interactive Webinar Date: April 19, 2022 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1737835722927717899. Course Description: This LIVE interactive webinar workshop will provide an overview of dementia-related illnesses, and the impact dementia can have on an individual's health, wellness, and relationships. This workshop will highlight […]
AFA Teal Room: Piano Concert with Steven
AFA Teal Room: Piano Concert with Steven
Piano Concert with Steven: The Songs of Stephen Sondheim This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 2:30pm ET Join pianist and singer Steven Carl McCasland for a virtual piano concert! This performance will feature familiar songs from Stephen Sondheim to elicit memories and encourage reminiscence. […]
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LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training: Micro-Level Cultural Consideration in Dementia Care: A Culturally Determined Phenomena and the Effects on Family Caregiving
LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training: Micro-Level Cultural Consideration in Dementia Care: A Culturally Determined Phenomena and the Effects on Family Caregiving
Click here to register Available population data may underestimate the risk and prevalence of dementia among many cultures in the United States. Lack of assessment for need has influenced a […]
AFA Teal Room: Relax & Refresh
AFA Teal Room: Relax & Refresh
Relax & Refresh: Showers & Flowers This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 2:30pm ET Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative experience! In this virtual community class, relaxing images and soft music will guide you into a calm state. Use this time to decompress […]
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AFA Teal Room: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
AFA Teal Room: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Storytelling & Art with Kathryne This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Thursday, April 21, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Kathryne 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. During the class, you […]
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AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time
AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time
Trivia Time This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Friday, April 22, 2022 2:30pm ET Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. During each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it from different perspectives. […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga With Cheryl
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga With Cheryl
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Being Present This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Saturday, April 23, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom […]
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities--Rock Photo Holder This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Sunday, April 24, 2022 2:30pm ET April showers bring May flowers! Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez will share different activities for rainy days when you’re stuck indoors throughout this series! Today, you will learn how to create […]
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Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Start your Mondays with a motivational quote from AFA! Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, will stream live on AFA’s Facebook page for approximately 5-10 minutes. This event will take […]
AFA Teal Room: Mind, Muscle & Move!
AFA Teal Room: Mind, Muscle & Move!
Mind, Muscle & Move! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Monday, April 25, 2022 2:30pm ET Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual chair fitness class to strengthen your muscles and your mind! You will follow simple movements that target all major muscle […]
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AFA Teal Room: Literature with Laurel
AFA Teal Room: Literature with Laurel
Literature with Laurel - Educated by Tara Westover This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Tuesday, April 26, 2022 2:30pm ET Laurel Gumpert, MPH, MBA, CHES, will dive deep into books she admires and relate them to public health experiences that resonate with us. In this virtual community class, we […]
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AFA Fireside Chat: Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: A Caregiver’s Perspective
AFA Fireside Chat: Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: A Caregiver’s Perspective
Episode 4: Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: A Caregiver's Perspective During the course of their illness, the overwhelming majority of individuals living with dementia will experience at least one of the major behavioral and psychological symptoms: agitation, psychosis, depression, apathy, and sleep disturbances. When these symptoms manifest, it affects the person with dementia and their family caregivers […]
AFA Teal Room: Art with Marie
AFA Teal Room: Art with Marie
Art with Marie This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Marie McLaughlin for a virtual art experience! You will reconnect with an earlier self by drawing a scene from childhood. Feel free to reflect on what comes to mind when looking at […]
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Special Edition Care Connection Webinar: Move With Balance®: Healthy Aging Activities for Brain and Body
Special Edition Care Connection Webinar: Move With Balance®: Healthy Aging Activities for Brain and Body
Karen Peterson will discuss how we can incorporate healthy aging activities for our brain and body. Her “Move With Balance" program focuses on how you can fill your older years with health and happiness using exercises that help improve balance, increase brain functioning, and enhance well-being. Click here to register Guest Speaker: Karen Peterson
AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen
AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music with Monique & Stephen: Celebrate National Blueberry Pie Day! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Thursday, April 28, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for an experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making! Therapeutic rhythm-making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to […]
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AFA Teal Room: Barre Fitness
AFA Teal Room: Barre Fitness
Barre Fitness This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Friday, April 29, 2022 2:30pm ET Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming Jackie Gatto, 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, […]
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