Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Movement Tip with Jackie

Stretching with a Thera Band – 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 […]

Virtual Community Class: Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Join AFA and the Quogue Wildlife Refuge to meet some of the wonderful frogs from New York. Quogue Wildlife Refuge is a 305-acre non-profit nature preserve nestled in the Village of Quogue, NY. Hop into a great lesson about the 9 species of native frogs that call Long Island home. Frog anatomy, amphibians, and life […]

Facebook Pop-up With Jackie

5 Minute Fitness – Pop in with Jackie for 5 minutes as she shows you quick fitness tips. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

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 […]

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 of each of the movements will be offered. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Virtual Voyage Wednesday: A Bakery Virtual Tour

Join AFA for Virtual Voyage Wednesday! Every Wednesday evening, we will take you on virtual tours globally from the comfort of home. For this week, walk through a sweet bakery tour at Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual voyage! This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Care Connection Webinar: Things for New Yorkers To Know About Medicare 2021

This session will cover Costs and Choices in Medicare including Medicare Part A and Part B – Premiums; Deductibles and other Cost-Sharing, Medigap/Medicare Supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage/Medicare Health Plans, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. And we will also discuss programs that help with Medicare costs including the Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help/LIS and EPIC. […]

Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh

Late Winter Hike - 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 Late Winter Hike. Find a comfortable […]

Activity Tip for the Weekend: Celebrate Ireland

Saint Patrick's Day is around the corner, so let's explore Ireland! Join Jackie for an Ireland themed activity tip! Fun Facts: https://www.globalexperiences.com/blog/12-fun-facts-about-ireland Ireland Trivia: https://www.funtrivia.com/en/Geography/Ireland-9735.html Watch Riverdance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9KkbU4yStM This event will take place on AFA's Facebook page: facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen

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 and creative music-making experience! In this session, we will explore the theme: Pi Day! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Connection

Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for an 8-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 Connection. This event will take place […]