Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

About 15% of older adults have insomnia which is a persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking earlier than intended or some combination of these sleep problems.  Geriatricians often warn that giving older adults sleep medication for long periods of time is not recommended because of their potential side effects including falls.  Cognitive behavioral therapy […]

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 […]

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

Let’s tap into our artistic side with arts educator, Nicole Haroutunian! In this virtual art program, Nicole will introduce you to a pair of self-taught artists, Calvin and Ruby Black, who moved to the Mojave Desert in the 1950s and lived in complete isolation. They worked together to carve, paint, and clothe approximately 80 wooden […]

Heidi Latsky Dance is a New York-based, female-run organization dedicated to the creation of relevant, immersive performance art that is accessible to all. This virtual dance performance consists of four of Heidi Latsky’s dancers performing solos. Let’s sit back, relax and enjoy of beautiful dancing! This virtual community class will be livestreamed through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  […]

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

Join Avi Diamond, MT-BC for a  mood-elevating, and memory-activating music experience. Avi will play popular music from the 1920s through 1950s and pair these songs with deep breathing and reminiscence prompts. Let’s sing along and enjoy some fun songs from the past! This virtual community class will be held through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  Visit the […]

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, […]

Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ART-BC, LCA for a virtual art therapy session! During this virtual class, you will be creating heart shaped pillows, or creating a drawing within the shape of a heart. The process of creating a pillow (which involves sewing or knotting which is repetitive) can be self-soothing and gratifying. Perhaps, your pillow […]