Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca: Blackout Poetry

Join Rebecca Gonzalez, a recent Therapeutic Recreation graduate, for an interactive and enlightening virtual poetry session! In this virtual poetry session, you will engage in a “Blackout Poetry” activity. In this activity, you will learn about the history behind Blackout Poetry and how it came to be. Following this, you will learn how to use […]

Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Joy in You

Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a 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 Joy in You. This event will take place […]

Virtual Community Class: 6-Week Art Series with Marnie

During this 6-week Virtual Community Class series, Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, will demonstrate how to create an accordion book, which involves paper and simple folds, and designing your book utilizing materials of your choosing! Options will be offered to embellish the front and back covers and the pages in your book to reflect your […]

Virtual Community Class: Music with Lily

Do you miss traveling?  Do you remember your favorite trips and places that you visited?  Join Lily Bowers, MT-BC, for a time of reminiscing and cognitive stimulation through songs of travel. 0:48 - Blue Skies by Irving Berlin 4:00 - Rockin' Robin Written by Leon Rene Recorded by Bobby Day 6:26 - Sentimental Journey by […]

Virtual Community Class: Barre Fitness

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, 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 […]

Virtual Professional Training: Can Psychological Trauma Increase the Risk of Dementia?

Studies not only focus on finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but also the risk factors as a proactive approach. If we can better understand these factors, then there may be approaches to develop that can reduce dementia cases. This workshop explores recent studies that have discovered the impact of trauma on the brain, especially […]

Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Anthony & Friends

Music has this uncanny ability to bring back memories. There’s something about the catchiness of a melody that can truly stay within our soul. In this Virtual Community Class, Anthony Ferrara & Friends will perform a variety of familiar songs to enjoy from the comfort of home. Enjoy this relaxing virtual performance by AFA’s beloved […]

Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time

Join AFA for some trivia! In this Virtual Community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. Each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it from new perspectives. Let’s test our knowledge and learn something new! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Webinar: The Apartment-A Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

Almost every part of a home can impact quality of life for someone living with a dementia-related illness—even seemingly cosmetic choices like paint colors, patterns and dishware!  AFA created The Apartment—a full-scale model studio residence built in its offices—to showcase steps families can take to make their homes more “dementia-friendly.” As part of this webinar, […]