Virtual Community Class: Art with Emily
Join Emily Sharp MA, LCAT, ATR-BC, RYT-200, for some virtual Art Therapy! In this virtual class, Emily will demonstrate how to create a simple, yet beautiful geometric abstract art piece, […]
Activity Tip for the Week: Daily Exercises
Exercise boosts immunity, enhances mood, and improves overall health! For this week's tip, we'll discover some helpful exercises and stretches you can do every morning to energize you to take […]
Virtual Community Class: Chinese Brush Painting
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 the […]
Virtual Community Class: Music with Ariel
Join music therapist Ariel Weissberger MA, MT-BC, LCAT, from Berko Music Therapy for a virtual creative music experience. Ariel is a board certified music therapist and professional percussionist with vast […]
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga & Meditation
In this virtual chair yoga and meditation class, we will be exploring different gentle stretches and movements to bring blood flow into areas that may be neglected and to help […]
Virtual Community Class: Dance with Jackie
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a rhythmic and up-lifting virtual dance and movement session! Both in chairs and standing, this 30-minute group incorporates dance and movement to awaken the body and inspire the soul. A variety of props will be used to encourage participants to move the body in different […]
Virtual Community Class: Art with Amanda
Join Amanda Clears, MPS, ATR, LCAT-P, CDP for a wonderful virtual art session filled with gratitude and appreciation! In this virtual art therapy session, you will discover how to create your own prayer flag. You will learn techniques to write and create your own prayers or wishes for those who need it the most. To […]
Activity Tip for the Week
This tip will explore the ways of online reading. Grab your laptop/tablet/smart phone and let’s begin a virtual reading experience! This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Art with Alix
Using cardboard and a variety of art materials, Alix will guide you through a grounding activity creating cards to be gathered into a deck. Artist cards can be traded with other artists by mail. Alix will demonstrate create a “self-care deck,” that can inspire you to consider ways to care for yourself while remaining at […]
Webinar: Preserving Functional Ability During the COVID-19 Crisis
Helping individuals with Alzheimer's disease stay active and engaged is extremely important for their quality of life, especially now. This webinar will highlight how caregivers can turn daily activities into moments of joy, teach about innovative programming ideas and offer tips for successful activity interactions. Guest speaker: Alisa Tagg, BA, ACC/EDU, CADDCT, CDP, CDCS […]
