Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Plus One Quartet welcomes you to an introduction to barbershop music and performance! This virtual program will feature a mix of history accompanied with musical videos. Plus One Quartet will demonstrate a range of barbershop repertoire spanning from old to new. You may recognize some of these tunes, so please feel free to tap your […]

Week #4 – Propagating Plants & Painting: Join Rebecca, a Long Island-Based Artist and Therapeutic Recreation Student from Cortland University, for a  4-week craft series. In today’s session we will learn to propagate plants and paint their planters! Propagating plants is a great way for us to bring a little bit of nature into the […]

During this time of uncertainty, caregivers are the powerhouse of compassion and the first to be there, for individuals who need it the most. Today is your day! In this series, AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, will provide a variety of self-care techniques for you to spark up your spirits and enrich […]

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 Japanese Maple Trees. Join in for a relaxing virtual class filled with artistic expression, appreciation, and creativity! To protect the health and safety of our participants […]

The demands of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s are great.  Sustaining that care over time requires caregivers to pay attention to caring for themselves. Research demonstrates that total well-being requires attention to physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. An essential component of this well-being is tuning into our inner voice and taking care […]

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 […]

Nature is always so restorative! Just putting your hands in soil and feeling it can be so soothing and calming. Join Horticultural Therapist, Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening class. Sallie will show you how to properly plant herbs and provide interesting facts along the way.  Explore a bit of nature and grow something wonderful! […]

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, posture, and fun! Wear comfortable/loose fitted clothing and sneakers, and join us for a fun fitness class! No prior fitness experience required. To protect the […]

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

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 soulful and relaxing music experience! Using singing bowls, gongs, and hang pans, let’s meditate with magical music. To protect the health and safety of our participants […]

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 “Embracing Change." To protect the health […]