Looking for dementia-friendly activities to do with your care partner? Virtual therapeutic activities can be found daily at The AFA Teal Room.
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Virtual Community Class: 6-Week Art Series with Marnie
Virtual Community Class: 6-Week Art Series with Marnie
During this 6-week Virtual Community Class series, Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, will demonstrate how to create an accordion book, which involves paper and simple folds, and designing your book utilizing materials of your choosing! Options will be offered to embellish the front and back covers and the pages in your book to reflect your […]
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Memorial Day: Simple Military-Style Workout – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! Chair pushups (5) Side lateral […]
Virtual Community Class: Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Virtual Community Class: Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Come join AFA and The Quogue Wildlife Refuge on a virtual woodland hike! Quogue Wildlife Refuge is a 305-acre non-profit nature preserve nestled in the Village of Quogue, NY. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Webinar: Brain Health Awareness for Veterans-Florida
Webinar: Brain Health Awareness for Veterans-Florida
Did you know that veterans have an increased risk of memory impairments and dementia? This free webinar will empower Florida veterans and their families with information and facts to understand the risks, be proactive about brain health, and learn about services and benefits available to help. Click here to register Agenda & […]
Virtual Community Class: Mindful Meditation
Virtual Community Class: Mindful Meditation
It is so important to find time for ourselves and connect from within. Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a relaxing afternoon of meditation! Connect the mind and body through the use of guided mediation and relaxation techniques. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room.
Virtual Professional Training: Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication
Virtual Professional 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, […]
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Virtual Community Class: Music with Hearts Need Art
Virtual Community Class: Music with Hearts Need Art
Playing music has been found to increase the volume and activity in the brain’s corpus callosum — the bridge between the two hemispheres — allowing messages to get across the brain faster and through more diverse routes. Enjoy some favorites from Hearts Need Art’s Musicians-in-Residence as they perform some of their favorites: Fly Me To […]
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Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Join AFA for some trivia! In this Virtual Community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. Each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it from new perspectives. Let’s test our knowledge and learn something new! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Activity Tip for the Weekend: Paper Fortune Teller
Activity Tip for the Weekend: Paper Fortune Teller
Get in touch with your inner-child with this week’s Activity Tip! Jackie will show you haw to create your very own paper fortune teller. Step-By-Step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpsmrQdN0Do Supplies: Paper markers/colored pencils scissors This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Maya
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Maya
Join former Broadway performer, Maya Goldman, in this virtual music performance! Maya will sing familiar songs from the past, play piano, ukulele, and guitar in this memorable virtual performance. All are welcome to sing along, move to the music, and enjoy listening while reminiscing. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – To Be You
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – To Be You
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 To Be You. This event will take […]
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Virtual Community Class: 6-Week Art Series with Marnie
Virtual Community Class: 6-Week Art Series with Marnie
During this 6-week Virtual Community Class series, Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, will demonstrate how to create an accordion book, which involves paper and simple folds, and designing your book utilizing materials of your choosing! Options will be offered to embellish the front and back covers and the pages in your book to reflect your […]
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Stretches of Gardening – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! https://gardentherapy.ca/5-simple-stretches-for-gardeners/ Reach Up & Sway Stretch Rounding […]
Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Join Kathryne Fassbender, CDCS, for an inspiring Storytelling session! In this virtual session, you will examine history, art, culture, and other topics of interest through the process of TimeSlips Storytelling and collective conversation. You will explore 3 works of art that are interconnected in some way or another. You will create a story for one […]
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Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Mowtown
Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Mowtown
Join AFA’s Jackie, 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 set […]
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Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Let's get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! In this 4-week series, you will join Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT, for a wonderful cooking program, focusing on brain healthy foods and how to incorporate them into your diet every day! Each week, you will focus on […]
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Care Connection Webinar: Living With Dementia – Exploring Sexuality, the Last Taboo
Care Connection Webinar: Living With Dementia – Exploring Sexuality, the Last Taboo
This presentation will focus on how sexuality and intimacy is an important human need for everyone, including individuals who are living with the diagnosis of a dementia or memory challenges, their partners and caregivers. We will provide a safe space to engage in discussion about the sexual behaviors with a person-centered approach. Attendees will learn […]
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! For today’s virtual class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up your voice and let’s start singing some amazing music! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Activity Tip for the Weekend: Staying Cool Without a Pool
Activity Tip for the Weekend: Staying Cool Without a Pool
In this week’s Activity Tip, Jackie will show you some fun activities for you to stay cool, this summer! Keep a misting spray bottle in the fridge and spritz yourself when you feel hot Play water balloon toss or wet sponge toss. Have fun with water guns or water soakers. Enjoy water-rich foods like watermelon, […]
Virtual Community Class: Art with Kyla
Virtual Community Class: Art with Kyla
In this virtual art therapy session, join Kyla Berry, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC, to explore the utilization of positive descriptors to create your personal mandala. A healthy mindset is important all year round, and sometimes, it is important to remind yourself of all the things that make you great. As we utilize mixed media and collage, […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Movement
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Movement
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 Movement. This event will take place at the […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chinese Brush Painting
Virtual Community Class: Chinese Brush Painting
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 Peony Painting. Join in for a relaxing virtual class filled with artistic expression, appreciation, and creativity! Week 1 - Peony Painting Week 2 - Central Park […]
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Flag Day: Songs & Movement to Celebrate! – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! Song List: America […]
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Start your Monday’s with a motivational quote with AFA! Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, Will stream live on AFA’s Facebook page approximately 5-10 minutes. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica.
Special Edition Care Connection Webinar: Avoiding Elder Fraud Scams
Special Edition Care Connection Webinar: Avoiding Elder Fraud Scams
Each year, millions of older Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud, amounting to more than $3 billion in losses annually, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This presentation will teach you about common scams targeting senior citizens, warning signs to watch for, and steps you should take to protect […]
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Educating America Tour: Kansas
Educating America Tour: Kansas
Click here to register Conference Agenda 10 am – 10:15 am CT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 am – 10:30 am CT Special Guest Speaker Mehmet Oz, MD, FACS Host of The Dr. Oz Show 10:30 am – 11:15 am Alzheimer’s […]
Virtual Community Class: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Virtual Community Class: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP 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 […]
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LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Dementia’s Ripple Effect
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Dementia’s Ripple Effect
This virtual professional training will provide an overview of dementia-related illness, including Alzheimer's disease, and the impact this illness can have on the individual in terms of health, wellness, and relationships. This workshop will aim to highlight the importance of building relationships and effective communication to ensure meaningful living is achieved. Through this workshop, we […]
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Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Join AFA for some trivia! In this Virtual Community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. Each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it from new perspectives. Let’s test our knowledge and learn something new! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Activity Tip for the Weekend: Summer Solstice Flower Crowns
Activity Tip for the Weekend: Summer Solstice Flower Crowns
Creating flower crowns are a great way to celebrate summer! In this Activity Tip, Jackie will show you how to create your very own flower crown. Real Flowers: https://www.fiftyflowers.com/blog/how-to-make-a-flower-crown-in-6-simple-steps/ Faux Flowers: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/diy-faux-flower-crown-4586665 Silk Flowers: https://greenweddingshoes.com/diy-silk-flower-crown-2/ Cupcake liner flowers: https://www.bhg.com/crafts/easy/how-to-make-a-cupcake-liner-flower-crown/ This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca
Join Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez for a creative and relaxing recreational therapy session! In this virtual activity, you will learn how to make a face scrub from objects and supplies you have around the house. Supplies: 1/2 cup of oats 1 cup of water blender This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Summertime Change
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Summertime Change
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 Summertime Change. This event will take place at […]
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Summer Solstice & International Yoga Day: Yoga for Summer – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! Chair […]
Virtual Community Class: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
Virtual Community Class: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
Join AFA for a broadway and golden oldies music performance! The Caravan of Angels Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes theater more accessible by bringing professional singers out into the community to perform a variety of familiar Broadway and well-known songs. Let’s unwind with some music, while enjoying some reminiscence and fun! This event […]
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Virtual Community Class: Mind, Muscle & Move!
Virtual Community Class: Mind, Muscle & Move!
Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual chair fitness class to strengthen your muscles and your mind! In this virtual fitness class, you will follow along with simple movements that target all major muscle groups, while focusing on a range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! What sets this fitness […]
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Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh
Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh
Tranquil Beach Day- Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative themed experience! In this Virtual Community class, relaxing images and soft music will guide you into a relaxing and calm state. Use this time to decompress and release anything that no longer serves you. This week's theme is Tranquil Beach Day. Find a comfortable place […]
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Activity Tip for the Weekend: DIY Rainbow Flag
Activity Tip for the Weekend: DIY Rainbow Flag
Let’s spread awareness and celebrate Pride! In this Activity Tip, Jackie will show you how to create your very own Pride flag. https://www.thinkmakeshareblog.com/rainbow-flag/ Supplies: Fabric for your flag or banner (cotton or muslin works great—you can glue or stitch hem along the edge to keep it from fraying) Felt Scissors and/or craft knife Hot glue […]
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca
Join Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez for a creative and relaxing recreational therapy session! In this virtual activity, you will learn how to press flowers and how to use them in creative ways. Supplies: Flowers Baking sheets Iron Mod Podge Object/surface to put the pressed flowers on (Rebecca will be using a canvas for this session) […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Inner Child
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Inner Child
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 Inner Child. This event will take place at […]
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Movement Tip with Jackie
Movement Tip with Jackie
Pride Dance Party! – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! Song List: "Vogue" by Madonna "I'm Coming […]
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Join Sallie Stutz, a horticultural therapist, for a virtual gardening activity. In this virtual class, you will learn about all about Roses. It is one of the most beloved flowers. Not only are they beautiful to look at but they have inspired gardeners, florists, artists, and chefs. Basic plant and care information, its unique characteristics […]
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Virtual Community Class: Rock ‘n Fit
Virtual Community Class: Rock ‘n Fit
Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact, Rock n’ Roll themed virtual fitness class! 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 set to […]
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Aging Through Traumatic Stress-Analyzing the Effects of Traumatic Stress and Race on Alzheimer’s Disease
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Aging Through Traumatic Stress-Analyzing the Effects of Traumatic Stress and Race on Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent studies have shown there is a higher rate of Alzheimer’s disease among BIPOC, particularly African Americans and Latinos. This LIVE INTERACTIVE virtual workshop teaches social and cultural competency in dementia care while exploring the potential risk factors that increase the likelihood of dementia, especially from the effects of racial traumatic stress on the brain. […]
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Educating America Tour: Iowa
Educating America Tour: Iowa
Click here to register Conference Agenda 10 am – 10:15 am CT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 am – 10:30 am CT Virtual Tour of AFA’s Model Dementia-Friendly Home, “The Apartment” 10:30 am – 11:15 am Saving Your […]