Join a few of the magnificent musicians from Orpheus for a virtual performance! In this virtual performance, Orpheus Reflections brings the healing power of music to you in the comfort […]

Meditation is a great way to relax and connect deep within. In this Activity Tip, Jackie will show you a few meditation apps that can help you relax and unwind. […]

Join Rebecca, a Long Island-Based Artist and Therapeutic Recreation Student from Cortland University, for a summer-inspired craft! In this virtual craft session, Rebecca will show you how to create coffee […]

Join Melinda Marks Burgard, MA, LCAT for a virtual therapeutic music and movement session! Melinda will guide you on a musical journey featuring familiar songs, movement, instrument playing, and conducting. […]

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 […]

If you are a Beatles fan, this virtual performance is for you! Join Rob Napoli for an upbeat virtual music performance filled with some of the best Beatles songs. Let’s […]

Let’s celebrate Independence Day by crafting! Jackie will guide you through the steps to create a fun popsicle stick star door hanger. This is a great craft to tap into […]

Join AFA for a Facebook Live Stream film, as we travel back in time to celebrate Independence Day! Classic History presents The History Channel’s educational and interesting documentary about the many aspects of the United States of America’s Independence Day. Let’s sit back, relax, and enjoy some US History! To protect the health and safety […]

Join Jackie for a fun, Fourth of July virtual fitness class! Jackie will guide you through a workout that will get your heart pumping and muscles moving. Driven by some patriotic-inspired and summer hits from the past, this class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! […]

Join Elizabeth Gronke, Registered Art Therapist and Access Educator at The American Folk Art Museum, for a 9-week Art Reflections series! In each virtual class, you will have the opportunity to explore works of art from The American Folk Art Museum’s collection. During this virtual art class, you are encouraged to share your reactions to […]

With the warmer months upon us, let’s get outside and enjoy the fresh air. In this weekend’s Activity Tip, Jackie will show you what you need to plan the perfect picnic from the comfort of your home! This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

If you love show tunes and Disney classics, this virtual performance is for you! Join Shana Gordon for a heartwarming virtual music performance filled with some of the best show tunes and Disney classics. Let’s have fun, reminisce, and sing along to a few of our favorites. This virtual community class will be held through […]

COVID-19 has placed all of us in unusual circumstances that we must realize.  Since the start of the pandemic, we've been in a state of having to prepare for the moment.  But are we prepared for the future? Life Care Plans that include advance directives are something that can benefit everyone, regardless of age or […]

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 […]

In this virtual art therapy session, you will be guided through the process of creating a soothing painting utilizing simple & accessible materials. Following the creation of your watercolor sensation, join Kyla Berry, LCAT, ATR-BC to learn how to repurpose your masterpiece into a collage mosaic. Through everyday materials, you will learn several techniques to […]

About 15% of older adults have insomnia which is a persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking earlier than intended or some combination of these sleep problems.  Geriatricians often warn that giving older adults sleep medication for long periods of time is not recommended because of their potential side effects including falls.  Cognitive behavioral therapy […]

Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT 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 improve flexibility. Wear […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Let’s tap into our artistic side with arts educator, Nicole Haroutunian! In this virtual art program, Nicole will introduce you to a pair of self-taught artists, Calvin and Ruby Black, who moved to the Mojave Desert in the 1950s and lived in complete isolation. They worked together to carve, paint, and clothe approximately 80 wooden […]

Heidi Latsky Dance is a New York-based, female-run organization dedicated to the creation of relevant, immersive performance art that is accessible to all. This virtual dance performance consists of four of Heidi Latsky’s dancers performing solos. Let’s sit back, relax and enjoy of beautiful dancing! This virtual community class will be livestreamed through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join Avi Diamond, MT-BC for a  mood-elevating, and memory-activating music experience. Avi will play popular music from the 1920s through 1950s and pair these songs with deep breathing and reminiscence prompts. Let’s sing along and enjoy some fun songs from the past! This virtual community class will be held through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  Visit the […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a low-impact chair fitness class! This class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Wear comfortable/loose fitted clothing and sneakers, and join us for a fun fitness class! No prior fitness experience required. This virtual community […]

Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ART-BC, LCA for a virtual art therapy session! During this virtual class, you will be creating heart shaped pillows, or creating a drawing within the shape of a heart. The process of creating a pillow (which involves sewing or knotting which is repetitive) can be self-soothing and gratifying. Perhaps, your pillow […]

Click here to register In 2011, Congress passed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) calling for Alzheimer’s disease prevention, treatment, and care to be a priority for the United States and ordered creation of a National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease which, among other goals, called for development of a cure or modifying treatment for […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT 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 use […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system and increase socialization! Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a soulful and fun music experience. In this virtual music session, you will find how rhythm is everywhere. If you can say it… You can play it! […]

Nature is always so restorative! Just putting your hands in soil and feeling it can be so soothing and calming. Join Horticultural Therapist, Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening class. This virtual gardening class will bring you back in time! Sallie will show you how a garden can serve as a form of aromatherapy and […]

Join Elizabeth Gronke, Registered Art Therapist and Access Educator at The American Folk Art Museum, for a 9-week Art Reflections series! In each virtual class, you will have the opportunity to explore works of art from The American Folk Art Museum’s collection. During this virtual art class, you are encouraged to share your reactions to […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT for a refreshing, virtual yoga class 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. No yoga experience required. This virtual community class will be […]

The options for care have changed dramatically over the past few months. What happens if you, as caregiver become ill? How will your loved one be cared for, and what are the best options? This webinar will discuss the latest updates and help you create a road map to ask critical questions and make empowered […]

Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT 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 improve flexibility. Wear […]

Music has this uncanny ability to bring back memories. There’s something about the catchiness of a melody that can truly stay within our soul. In this Virtual Community Class, Antony Ferrara & Friends will perform an original composition. Each performer will take turns soloing and then re-state the melodic hook of the song. Enjoy this […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT 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 use […]

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! This virtual community class will be held through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  Visit the page at the listed event date/time to take part.

Join Long Island-based artist and arts educator, Nicole Raneri,  for a virtual art class. This class will show you how you can shift your perspective, and turn your surroundings into a work of art! During this virtual community class, you will learn basic symmetry, when cutting out simple shapes and designs using paper and scissors. […]

Join Elizabeth Gronke, Registered Art Therapist and Access Educator at The American Folk Art Museum, for a 9-week Art Reflections series! In each virtual class, you will have the opportunity to explore works of art from The American Folk Art Museum’s collection. During this virtual art class, you are encouraged to share your reactions to […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT for a refreshing, virtual yoga class 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. No yoga experience required. This virtual community class will be […]

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. This virtual community class will be livestreamed through our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.  Visit the […]

Recent studies have found that African Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and Hispanic/Latinx one and a half times more likely. Studies are now exploring the risk factors which may contribute to these findings, including healthcare disparities and race-based traumatic stress. This Webinar will explore: Racial disparities among Black, Indigenous and People […]

Join award-winning Chinese brush painter, Jade Lam for a virtual Chinese Brush Painting class. This class introduces basic concepts and techniques of Chinese brush painting, with a focus on the landscapes of Central Park. Join in for a relaxing virtual class filled with artistic expression, appreciation, and creativity! This virtual community class will be held […]

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 […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Learn music-based coping techniques from Board Certified Music Therapist, Ariel Weissberger, MA, MT-BC, LCAT of Berko Music Therapy! This session will include live music and opportunities to actively participate by […]

Join AFA for our Facebook Watch Party Concert Series! Watch and listen to your favorite artists from your living room every Saturday at 2 pm (ET)! For this virtual concert […]