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 experience facilitating therapeutic drumming groups for a variety of communities and health settings. From the comfort of your home, you will have the opportunity to […]
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 build coordination. Connection with the breath will be introduced to encourage each individual to strive to find an inner peace. Class will come to a […]
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 […]
Virtual Community Class: Virtual Dog Therapy
Join the teams from The Good Dog Foundation for some virtual dog therapy! Watch the dogs do some tricks, be their playful selves, and learn a little bit more about […]
Virtual Community Class: Earth Day Crafts with Jodie
Join Jodie Berman, CTRS and Director of Programs and Engagement at TrueCare Home Care for Earth Day inspired crafts. Using aspects of nature, fresh fruit, and recyclables, let’s create some […]
Virtual Community Class: Disco Funk Chair Fitness
Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT 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 […]
