Virtual Community Class: Mind, Muscle & Move!
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! 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 […]
Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh
Tranquil Beach Day- 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 Tranquil Beach Day. Find a comfortable place […]
Activity Tip for the Weekend: DIY Rainbow Flag
Let’s spread awareness and celebrate Pride! In this Activity Tip, Jackie will show you how to create your very own Pride flag. https://www.thinkmakeshareblog.com/rainbow-flag/ Supplies: Fabric for your flag or banner (cotton or muslin works great—you can glue or stitch hem along the edge to keep it from fraying) Felt Scissors and/or craft knife Hot glue […]
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca
Join Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez for a creative and relaxing recreational therapy session! In this virtual activity, you will learn how to press flowers and how to use them in […]
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Inner Child
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 […]
Movement Tip with Jackie
Pride Dance Party! – 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! Song List: "Vogue" by Madonna "I'm Coming […]
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Join Sallie Stutz, a horticultural therapist, for a virtual gardening activity. In this virtual class, you will learn about all about Roses. It is one of the most beloved flowers. […]
Virtual Community Class: Rock ‘n Fit
Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact, Rock n’ Roll themed virtual fitness class! In this virtual fitness class, you will follow along simple movements that target […]
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Aging Through Traumatic Stress-Analyzing the Effects of Traumatic Stress and Race on Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent studies have shown there is a higher rate of Alzheimer’s disease among BIPOC, particularly African Americans and Latinos. This LIVE INTERACTIVE virtual workshop teaches social and cultural competency in dementia care while exploring the potential risk factors that increase the likelihood of dementia, especially from the effects of racial traumatic stress on the brain. […]
Educating America Tour: Iowa
Click here to register Conference Agenda 10 am – 10:15 am CT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 am – 10:30 am CT Virtual Tour of AFA’s Model Dementia-Friendly Home, “The Apartment” 10:30 am – 11:15 am Saving Your […]
Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Join AFA for some trivia! In this Virtual Community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. Each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore […]
