2021 Alzheimer’s Walk
AFA's 2021 Alzheimer's Walk is a hybrid in-person and virtual fundraising event for friends, families, and individuals with a connection to Alzheimer’s disease that enables walkers to take their passion […]
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca – Gratitude Tree Craft
Join Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez for a fall-themed craft! In this virtual crafting session, you will dig deep into your heart, find the things you are most grateful and create […]
Virtual Community Class: Songs to Remember Series with Steve
Join Steve Toll, Care Enhancement Specialist with ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care, as he sings beautiful songs from the past. Sing along or sit back, relax and listen. Music always brightens the day and connects us with memories from yesterday. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
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 “freedom.” This event will take place at […]
Virtual Community Class: Jazz with Anthony
Music has this uncanny ability to bring back memories. There is something about the catchiness of a melody that can truly stay within our soul. In this virtual Jazz performance, Anthony Ferrara will perform a variety of familiar songs. Enjoy this relaxing virtual performance by one of AFA’s beloved musicians! This event will take place […]
Webinar: Creating Dementia-Friendly Holidays & Celebrations
For many, the holiday season is a joyful one spent together with loved ones—including families affected by dementia. Being adaptable and building an inclusive environment are key to creating dementia-friendly holidays and celebrations. Learn how to create dementia-friendly celebrations that take a strengths-based, person-centered approach which will help your family savor the moments together with lots of […]
Virtual Community Class: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, 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 […]
Educating America Tour: Delaware
Click here to register Conference Agenda 10 am – 10:15 am ET Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 am – 11:00 am A Caregiver’s Perspective from a Scientist Studying Alzheimer’s Disease Michael A. Gitcho, PhD Associate Professor, Department of […]
Virtual Community Class: Life Stories with Vita Story Club
Vita Story Club is an organization that is passionate about their mission to promote healthy aging, combat ageism, and reduce social isolation in older adults by sharing and preserving their life stories. In this Life Story Club Virtual Community Class, you will discover a collection of video recordings featuring older adults sharing personal life stories. […]
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. This session we will highlight “Football.” Let’s test our knowledge and learn something new! This event will take place at the […]