Let’s get creative and start planning for the new year! In this activity tip, you will create a customized 2021 planner. Grab an empty notebook, some colorful pens/markers/pens, a few photographs/magazines clippings, and some Mod Podge to create your very own, personalized 2021 planner! This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join Mykel from Flow & Flair for fun and rhythmic movement experience! In this virtual session, you will explore movement and fitness using a mini-flag. If you do not have a mini-flag, you are welcome to use a colorful handkerchief, a dishtowel, or a small bath towel. This event will take place on AFA's Facebook […]

Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a 4-week chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect with your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom from any tension or stress and leave you with safe and comforting feelings. This week's focus is "A New Beginning." This event will […]

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY - Join FOR LOVE & ART for art appreciation! Each week, you will virtually visit a different museum and witness the beauty of artwork from among 30 institutions partnered with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. You will reflect, recollect, and share your thoughts, feelings, and even body sensations. To celebrate […]

Join Peter & Naomi for a joyous and inspiring virtual Lindy Hop class! In this virtual dance session, you will watch Naomi & Peter perform and learn variations of their routines. Put on those dancing shoes, and let's have some fun! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room. Click here to visit […]

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

Join Kathryne for an inspiring storytelling session! In this virtual session, you will examine the history, art, culture, and other topics of interest through the process of TimeSlips Storytelling and collective conversation. You will explore three works of art that interconnect with each other in some way. You will create a story for one of […]

Join AFA for Virtual Voyage Wednesday! Every Wednesday evening we will take you on virtual tours around the world from the comfort of home. For this week, we will virtually transport you to the beautiful Turtle Inn located in Belize! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual voyage! This event will take place on AFA's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

It is so important to find time for ourselves and interconnect within. Join AFA's Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, for a relaxing afternoon of meditation! Connect the mind and body through the use of guided meditation and relaxation techniques. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room. Click here to […]

A great activity to refresh your home is exploring organization! Throughout the year maybe closets, cupboards, and pantries become a bit cluttered. Let’s make organizing fun by turning it into a fulfilling activity! Jackie will show you where to start, in this activity tip! More organization tips here: https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/apartmentliving/tips-tricks-renters/15-expert-tips-to-help-you-plan-for-a-more-organized-home-in-2021/ This event will take place on AFA’s […]

Learn music-based coping techniques from Board Certified Music Therapist, Ariel Weissberger, MA, MT-BC, LCAT of Berko Music Therapy This session will include music and opportunities to actively participate by listening, singing along, and playing along with instruments made from items found at home. This engaging workshop will leave you feeling inspired, connected, and joyful! This event […]

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 safety and comfort feelings. This week's focus is, "Be in the Moment." This event will […]

State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia - Join FOR LOVE & ART for art appreciation! Each week, you will virtually visit a partner museum’s artwork. You will reflect, recollect, and share your thoughts, feelings, and even body sensations. A different museum from among 30 partner institutions will be featured for each of these sessions. To […]

Join AFA and The Quogue Wildlife Refuge to meet and feed tortoises! Quogue Wildlife Refuge is a 305-acre non-profit nature preserve nestled in the Village of Quogue, NY. Come meet the tortoises! See what they eat and learn all about NY’s native turtle species. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzdn.org/afatealroom.

5 Minute Fitness - Pop in for 5 to 15 minutes with Jackie as she shares with you tips of the mind and body. This event will take place on AFA's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, 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 a range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Fitness props will be used to encourage stamina and […]

Join Dan for a virtual chair yoga & mobility session to uplift and recharge your body!  You will experience a one-hour chair yoga class that will encompass functional movements and stretching postures from a seated position. Variations for each of the movements will be offered. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: […]

Join AFA for Virtual Voyage Wednesday! Every Wednesday evening, we will take you on virtual tours around the world from the comfort of home. For this week, explore the beautiful national parks of America from Scottsdale, Arizona to Rapid City, South Dakota. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual voyage! This event will take place […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major stressor for many Americans. During their lives, most older Americans have contended with many society-wide stressors but COVID is unique among them. This presentation will discuss how COVID-19 has affected the mental well-being of older Americans and some things that people can to do cope better with it. […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, for a rhythmic and up-lifting virtual movement session! Both in chairs and standing, this virtual 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 ways, […]

Join Horticultural Therapist, Sallie Stutz, for a virtual gardening class. In this virtual class, you will learn about succulents and how they differ from cacti. Basic plant information and their native environments will be discussed. You will learn how to plant/transplant one and how to care for it. The succulent garden is a creative planting—offering […]

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 Freedom Within You. This event will […]

This workshop describes the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as risk factors and medication used to delay cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric symptoms. We then explore the world of a caregiver and how they are affected by the disease both emotionally and financially. To gain a deeper understanding of the individual living with […]

Quick Crafts - Pop in for 5 to 15 minutes with Jackie as she shares with you quick craft tips. This event will take place on AFA's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Puzzles are a great way to pass the time and stay active. Let’s celebrate National Puzzle Day by creating a personalized puzzle! Vista Print: https://bit.ly/3iaCEpf I'm a Puzzle: https://im-a-puzzle.com This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease face unique challenges in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects of Alzheimer’s can make it harder for a person to notice or communicate discomfort, hindering family caregivers from spotting COVID-19 symptoms. Alzheimer’s may also pose challenges to following safety protocols such as mask wearing and hand washing. This free […]