Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Situated on 54 acres along Long Island's Nissequogue River, the Sweetbriar Nature Center is home to hundreds of plant and animal species.  In this virtual community class, you'll take a […]

Learn about music therapy and music-based coping techniques that can deeply impact the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers. Session will include live music demonstration and opportunities for active participation. Discussion will address the following questions: What is music therapy? How does music affect communication, mood, and cognition in individuals living with […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a low-impact chair fitness class! This class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Wear comfortable/loose fitted clothing and sneakers, and join us for a fun fitness class! No prior fitness experience required. To protect the […]

Word searches are a great way to exercise your mind and expand your knowledge in a fun way. In this weekend’s activity tip, Jackie will show you how you can create your own personalized word search! https://thewordsearch.com/maker/ This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join former Broadway performer, Maya Goldman, in this virtual music performance! Maya will sing familiar songs from the past, play piano, ukulele and guitar in this memorable virtual performance. All are welcome to sing along, move to the music, and enjoy listening while reminiscing. To protect the health and safety of our participants and staff […]

Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT for a 4-week 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 tension or stress and leave you with feelings of safety and comfort. This week’s focus is “Feeling Movement." To protect the health […]

Join us online for a wonderful performance of Broadway favorites and oldies classics!  The Caravan of Angels Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes theater more accessible by bringing professional singers out into the community to perform a variety of familiar Broadway and well-known songs. Let’s unwind with some live music, while enjoying some reminiscence […]

Let’s bring the joy of the Drive-In Movie to the comfort of our home! For this week’s Activity Tip, Jackie will provide some tips on how to set up your very own at home drive-in movie theater! This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Branches of Meaning and Hope Stones -  During this virtual art class, we will be creating “branches of meaning” or “hope rocks/stones” or both! Some benefits of this art process include relaxation or self-soothing, connecting with nature, increasing feelings of self-empowerment, hope and creating tangible objects of meaning. These branches or rocks/stones can act as […]

To protect the health and safety of participants and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference will be held virtually over the Internet. Click here to register   Conference Agenda   9:30 am – 9:45 am Welcome & About AFA Charles J.  Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO Alzheimer’s Foundation of America   9:45 am  – 10:00 […]