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 […]
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication
This workshop will aim to highlight the importance of understanding the impact dementia and related illnesses have on a person's ability to communicate. As a result, care partners and care professionals may need to shift their communication approach and gain insight into the variety of ways individuals living with dementia may communicate. Through this workshop, […]
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marnie
“Peaceful Place” Mandalas—Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, Yoga teacher, for a mindful art therapy experience! During this virtual community art class, participants will be led through a brief mindful meditation/guided visualization and then invited to create art. The art invitation will be to create a mandala using collage materials to express what brings you […]
Educating America Tour: Maryland
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 – 10:30 am ET Special Guest Speaker Mehmet OZ, MD, FACS Host of The Dr. OZ Show 10:30 am […]
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! In this Virtual Community Class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up that voice and let’s sing to some amazing songs to celebrate Autumn! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
Virtual Community Class: Art Reflections with Elizabeth
Join Elizabeth Gronke, ATR, Access Coordinator from The American Folk Art Museum for an insightful art experience! This Virtual Community Class brings the world of folk art to life through images of the museum's collection and thought-provoking background information as well as questions to consider. Viewers are encouraged to pause the video when someone has […]
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 “thankful.” This event will take place at […]
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa, Pt 1: Holiday Favorites with A Fun and Healthy Twist - Let’s get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! This two-part series will focus on remembering traditional Thanksgiving favorites and preparing them with a fun and healthy twist. Part I: “The Sweet Potato Revamped” Part […]
Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Motown
Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual fitness class that will get you moving! In this virtual fitness class, you will follow along simple movements that target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Done both seated and standing, this fitness class is […]
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a music experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making experience! Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to reduce […]
