Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Facebook Pop-up With Jackie

Short & Sweet Literacy - Pop in for 5 to 15 minutes with Jackie as she shares with you reading recommendations on the go. This event will take place on […]

Virtual Community Class: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness

Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, 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 a range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Fitness props will be used to encourage stamina and […]

Virtual Community Class: Literary Arts with Hearts Need Art

Join Judy Watters, from Hearts Need Arts, for a virtual Literary Arts class! In our virtual class, you will consider a “special room” either current or from your past. A “special room” can become a "character" in your life's story. Judy will virtually take you into her special room and by using the 5 senses, […]

Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Inner Child Shine

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 on Inner Child Shine. This event will […]

Virtual Community Class: Art Appreciation with FOR LOVE & ART

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois – 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 celebrate art […]

Movement Tip with Jackie

A Quick Body Scan – 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 […]

Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with Steve

Music has numerous benefits! Join Steve in this virtual sing-along where you will sing and engage with one another in this virtual environment. Through singing songs together, everyone can create meaningful connections, no matter where you are in the world! Steve will also cover how music creates a safe environment to express emotions and how […]

Virtual Community Class: Barre Fitness

Join AFA's Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, 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. Participants will use a […]

Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga & Mobility with Dan

Join Dan Peragine, RYT200, for a virtual Chair Yoga & Mobility session to uplift and recharge your body! You will experience a one-hour chair yoga class that will encompass functional movements and stretching postures from a seated position. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.