Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a barre fitness class! Jackie is a certified barre instructor and Registered Dance-Movement Therapist. Barre is a blend of Pilates, Yoga, and dance that uses isometric movements to lengthen and strengthen various muscles, focusing on thighs, abs, and seat. In this class, participants will use […]

Expressive Magazine Collage: Join Margalit Cutler for an adventurous expressive collage class! In this virtual art class, you will think of an emotion and depict this emotion through paper collage using color, shapes, and the images they cut out. Using magazines, newspapers, and any gluing material available on hand, you will rip and cut pieces […]

It is so important to find time for ourselves and connect from within. Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a relaxing afternoon of meditation! Connect the mind and body through the use of guided mediation and relaxation techniques. To protect the health and safety of our participants and staff during the […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Plus One Quartet welcomes you to an introduction to barbershop music and performance! This virtual program will feature a mix of history accompanied with musical videos. Plus One Quartet will demonstrate a range of barbershop repertoire spanning from old to new. You may recognize some of these tunes, so please feel free to tap your […]

Week #4 – Propagating Plants & Painting: Join Rebecca, a Long Island-Based Artist and Therapeutic Recreation Student from Cortland University, for a  4-week craft series. In today’s session we will learn to propagate plants and paint their planters! Propagating plants is a great way for us to bring a little bit of nature into the […]

During this time of uncertainty, caregivers are the powerhouse of compassion and the first to be there, for individuals who need it the most. Today is your day! In this series, AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, will provide a variety of self-care techniques for you to spark up your spirits and enrich […]

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 Japanese Maple Trees. Join in for a relaxing virtual class filled with artistic expression, appreciation, and creativity! To protect the health and safety of our participants […]

The demands of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s are great.  Sustaining that care over time requires caregivers to pay attention to caring for themselves. Research demonstrates that total well-being requires attention to physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. An essential component of this well-being is tuning into our inner voice and taking care […]

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 major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Fitness props will be used to encourage stamina and improve flexibility. Wear […]