AFA Fireside Chat: Cultural Disparities
Episode 5: Cultural Disparities Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect individuals of all backgrounds; however, some ethnic groups are disproportionately impacted. This episode will discuss these cultural disparities, reasons why certain groups face higher risk of developing dementia, impediments to diagnosis and care that different groups face, and ways to break down these barriers. […]
AFA Teal Room: Sing-Along with AFA
Sing-Along with AFA June 10 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! For today’s virtual class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up your voice and let’s start singing some […]
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga Series – Movement
Chair Yoga Series – Movement June 11 @2:00 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair […]
AFA Teal Room: Art with Kyla
Art with Kyla June 12 @2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join Kyla Berry, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC, to explore using positive […]
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: Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese Brush Painting June 13 @12:00 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 peony painting. Join in for a […]
AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music with Monique & Stephen June 14 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Sweet Rhythms: Celebrate National Candy Month with Rhythm – Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a music experience filled with rhythm and creativity! Therapeutic rhythm-making is versatile and easily accessible. It’s […]
Educating America Tour: Tennessee
Educating America Tour: Tennessee Click here to register Conference Agenda June 15, 2022 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM CT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM CT Alzheimer’s Disease: Past & Present Perspectives Frederick A. Schmitt, Ph.D. […]
LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training: Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community in Dementia Care
Click here to register Historically, LGBTQIA+ individuals have been marginalized and discriminated against in American society, thus increasing their vulnerability and susceptibility of morbidity and mortality. In this live,interactive workshop, we will: Learn about the intersection between dementia and the LGBTQIA+ community, the history of the LGBTQIA+ population in America, and the impact of trauma […]
AFA Teal Room: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Disco-Funk Chair Fitness June 15 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 up-lifting beats of funk and disco music, this class will target all […]
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa June 16 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Let’s get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! In this series, you will join Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT, for a wonderful cooking program, […]
AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time
Trivia Time June 17 @2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 it from new perspectives. Let’s test […]
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga Series – Summertime Change
Chair Yoga Series – Summertime Change June 18 @2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
