Virtual Community Class: Rock n’ Fit
Rock n’ Fit Presented by: AFA’s Jackie Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact, Rock n’ Roll-themed virtual fitness class! You will follow 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 set […]
Educating America Tour: Florida
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 Genetic Studies in Alzheimer Disease: Pathway to Prevention and Treatment Across Ancestries Brian W. Kunkle, PhD., M.P.H. Head of Genetic […]
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marie
Art with Marie Presented by: Marie McLaughlin Join Marie McLaughlin for a virtual art experience! This class will be a step-by- step demonstration of how to make a small sculpture called a God’s Eye. Using yarn and sticks, you will weave a simple pattern. Marie will also explain the traditional meanings behind a God’s Eye, […]
Virtual Community Class: Songs to Remember with Sarah
Songs to Remember with Sarah: Ferocious Females for February Presented by: Sarah Ellis Ferocious Females for February is an ode to a few of the strong, tenacious, resilient female icons written for musical theatre. Join NYC-based actor and producer Sarah Ellis as she shares songs and stories about these fascinating, multi-faceted characters, and her personal […]
Virtual Community Class: Creative Arts with Marnie
Creative Arts with Marnie Presented by: Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, Yoga teacher Join Art Therapist Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, for a virtual art experience! You will create colorful […]
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Joy Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT 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. […]
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa: Snack Your Way to A Healthy Heart Presented by: Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class series! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! You will practice mindfulness, heighten your senses, and recall […]
Virtual Community Class: Jazz with Anthony
Jazz with Anthony Presented by: Anthony Ferrara Music has an 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 for you to enjoy from the comfort of home. […]
Virtual Community Class: Literature with Laurel
Literature with Laurel - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Presented by: AFA’s Laurel Welcome to Literature with Laurel! Laurel Gumpert, MPH, MBA, CHES, will dive deep […]
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home with The Apartment (Part 1)
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home with The Apartment (Part 1) February 23 @ 1:00 PM EST Click here to register Presented by: Linda Mockler, LMSW, M.Ed, AFA Social Worker This presentation will guide caregivers through the process of adapting and modifying a loved one’s living space as their illness progresses. Using AFA’s Apartment as a […]