Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a rhythmic and up-lifting virtual dance and movement session! Both in chairs and standing, this 30-minute session incorporates dance and movement to awaken the body and inspire the soul. A variety of props may be used to encourage participants to move the body in different […]

To protect the health and safety of our participants, this event will be held virtually over the Internet. Click here to register Program Agenda Removing the Barriers: It's Time for a Check Up from the Neck Up CME Program   9:00 am - 9:10 am: Welcome & AFA Overview Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., President & […]

With the five senses in mind, let’s explore six different summer-inspired activities you can do from the comfort of your home to celebrate the Summer Solstice this weekend. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join Drew Laney, MT-BC for a fun-filled virtual ukulele sing-along. This sing-along will include a variety of familiar tunes that will get you moving and singing along! To protect the health and safety of our participants and staff during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, AFA’s community classes will be held online through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  Visit […]

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 “Letting Go." To protect the health […]

Join AFA’s Jackie for a fun virtual baking class! Jackie will show you the steps to bake the best plant-based chocolate chip cookies. Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ¾ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar, packed 2 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup vegan butter ¾ cup […]

Summer is finally here, and now it is time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors! In this week’s Activity Tip, Jackie will give you some ideas on how to create your very own scavenger hunt you can do together, while you take your daily walk in the neighborhood. Here is a list you can use, but […]

A Mindful Approach to Creating Sunprints – Join Alix Sugarman, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC for an eye-opening virtual art therapy session. In this virtual art therapy session, Alix will guide you through the process of creating Cyanotypes. Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. Engineers used the process well into the 20th century […]

What we eat can have many different impacts on our body, especially when it comes to cognition, Alzheimer's disease and other dementia related illnesses. This webinar will educate you on the effects that food can have on brain health. Discussion will include: What clinical symptoms define Alzheimer's dementia and cognitive decline. What pathology defines Alzheimer's […]

It is so important to find time for ourselves and connect from within. Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a relaxing afternoon of meditation! Connect the mind and body through the use of guided mediation and relaxation techniques. To protect the health and safety of our participants and staff during the […]