Care Connection Webinar: Coping with COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major stressor for many Americans. During their lives, most older Americans have contended with many society-wide stressors but COVID is unique among them. This presentation will discuss how COVID-19 has affected the mental well-being of older Americans and some things that people can to do cope better with it. […]
Virtual Community Class: Music & Movement with Jackie
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, for a rhythmic and up-lifting virtual movement session! Both in chairs and standing, this virtual session incorporates dance and movement to awaken the body and inspire the soul. A variety of props may be used to encourage participants to move the body in different ways, […]
Activity Tip for the Weekend: Celebrate Hot Tea Month
Let's cozy up for Hot Tea Month! In this Activity Tip, Jackie will provide everything you will need to know about Hot Tea Month and how to celebrate! Fun Quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/which-tea-are-you. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Join Horticultural Therapist, Sallie Stutz, for a virtual gardening class. In this virtual class, you will learn about succulents and how they differ from cacti. Basic plant information and their native environments will be discussed. You will learn how to plant/transplant one and how to care for it. The succulent garden is a creative planting—offering […]
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Freedom Within You
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 Freedom Within You. This event will […]
Virtual Community Class: Art Appreciation with FOR LOVE & ART
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, Texas – Join FOR LOVE & ART for art appreciation! Each week, you will virtually visit a partner museum’s artwork. You will reflect, recollect, and share your thoughts, feelings, and even body sensations. A different museum from among 30 partner institutions will be featured for each of these sessions. To […]
Movement Tip With Jackie
Movement With a Scarf - Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! This week we will explore: Movement With […]
Virtual Community Class: Broadway Concert With The Caravan of Angels
Join AFA for a music performance filled with familiar songs and Broadway favorites! 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 […]
Virtual Community Class: Stretch & Flex Fitness
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, for a low-impact chair fitness class! This class will target all major muscle groups while focusing on a 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. This […]
Virtual Professional Training: Alzheimer’s Disease: Beyond Signs and Symptoms
This workshop describes the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as risk factors and medication used to delay cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric symptoms. We then explore the world of a caregiver and how they are affected by the disease both emotionally and financially. To gain a deeper understanding of the individual living with […]
