Virtual Community Class: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, 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 […]
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga & Mobility with Dan
Join Dan for a virtual chair yoga & mobility session to uplift and recharge your body! You will experience a one-hour chair yoga class that will encompass functional movements and stretching postures from a seated position. Variations for each of the movements will be offered. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: […]
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: National Parks of America
Join AFA for Virtual Voyage Wednesday! Every Wednesday evening, we will take you on virtual tours around the world from the comfort of home. For this week, explore the beautiful national parks of America from Scottsdale, Arizona to Rapid City, South Dakota. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual voyage! This event will take place […]
Care Connection Webinar: Coping with COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major stressor for many Americans. During their lives, most older Americans have contended with many society-wide stressors but COVID is unique among them. This presentation will discuss how COVID-19 has affected the mental well-being of older Americans and some things that people can to do cope better with it. […]
Virtual Community Class: Music & Movement with Jackie
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, for a rhythmic and up-lifting virtual movement session! Both in chairs and standing, this virtual 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 ways, […]
Activity Tip for the Weekend: Celebrate Hot Tea Month
Let's cozy up for Hot Tea Month! In this Activity Tip, Jackie will provide everything you will need to know about Hot Tea Month and how to celebrate! Fun Quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/which-tea-are-you. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Join Horticultural Therapist, Sallie Stutz, for a virtual gardening class. In this virtual class, you will learn about succulents and how they differ from cacti. Basic plant information and their native environments will be discussed. You will learn how to plant/transplant one and how to care for it. The succulent garden is a creative planting—offering […]
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Freedom Within 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 […]
Virtual Community Class: Art Appreciation with FOR LOVE & ART
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, Texas – Join FOR LOVE & ART for art appreciation! Each week, you will virtually visit a partner museum’s artwork. You will reflect, recollect, and […]
Movement Tip With Jackie
Movement With a Scarf - Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to […]
Virtual Community Class: Broadway Concert With The Caravan of Angels
Join AFA for a music performance filled with familiar songs and Broadway favorites! The Caravan of Angels Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes theater more accessible by bringing professional […]
