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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2021 Alzheimer’s Walk
AFA's 2021 Alzheimer's Walk is a hybrid in-person and virtual fundraising event for friends, families, and individuals with a connection to Alzheimer’s disease that enables walkers to take their passion and philanthropic spirit and turn it into a positive experience aimed to help AFA help more people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Participants […]
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
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 “smile.” This event will take place at […]
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Virtual Community Class: Art with Kyla
Virtual Community Class: Art with Kyla
Garland of Gratitude - With the holiday season approaching, we will explore the process of practicing gratitude through the creation of art. Join Kyla to construct a Garland of Gratitude, which will not only serve as a daily reminder for positivity and awareness but will allow us to consider the people and activities we appreciate […]
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Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! In this Virtual Community Class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up that voice and lets sing to some amazing music! Today’s theme: Stevie Wonder. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Join Horticultural Therapist Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening activity. In this class, you will learn all about Christmas Cactuses – their origins, propagation, growth, habitats, and history. Let’s get into the holiday spirit with this garden lesson! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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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. This session we will highlight “Winter Solstice.” Let’s test our knowledge and learn something new! This event will take place at […]
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Virtual Community Class: Music with Hearts Need Art
Virtual Community Class: Music with Hearts Need Art
Join Hearts Need Art’s musicians-in-residence for an inspiring and enriching music performance. You will experience a wide variety of music genres! Sit back, relax and enjoy the sweet sounds of […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
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 […]
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Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa: Holiday Favorites with A Fun and Healthy Twist – Let’s get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! This four-part series will focus on remembering traditional Thanksgiving favorites and preparing them with a fun and healthy twist. Part I: Easy Bake Breakfasts to Delight Your Senses […]
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Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Start your Mondays with a motivational quote from AFA! Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, will stream live on AFA’s Facebook page for approximately 5-10 minutes. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica.
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Educating America Tour: Rhode Island
Educating America Tour: Rhode Island
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 The Relationship Between Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Related Dementias Suzanne Marie De La Monte, MD, MPH Professor of Neuropathology, Neurology […]
Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Motown
Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Motown
Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, 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 the major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Done both seated and standing, this fitness class […]
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Understanding the Path of Those Who Wander
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Understanding the Path of Those Who Wander
During this LIVE Interactive Webinar workshop, participants will build knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease and explore symptoms that can lead a person to go out in search of something outside of their current setting. Participants will have the opportunity to explore what it may be like to walk in the shoes of someone who is wandering […]
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Virtual Community Class: Life Stories with Vita Story Club
Virtual Community Class: Life Stories with Vita Story Club
Vita Story Club is an organization that is passionate about their mission to promote healthy aging, combat ageism, and reduce social isolation in older adults by sharing and preserving their life stories. In this Life Story Club Virtual Community Class, you will discover a collection of video recordings featuring older adults sharing personal life stories. […]
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Care Connection Webinar: Mindfulness Matters Every day
Care Connection Webinar: Mindfulness Matters Every day
Being able to stay present and focused can be a challenge in today’s society. This workshop will offer breathing techniques, body movement, and meditation to keep all in the moment. […]
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! In this Virtual Community Class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up that voice and lets sing to some amazing songs of Jersey Boys. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Join Kathryne 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 […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
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 […]
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Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa: Holiday Favorites with A Fun and Healthy Twist – Let’s get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! This two-part series […]
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Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Start your Mondays with a motivational quote from AFA! Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, will stream live on AFA’s Facebook page for approximately 5-10 minutes. This event will take […]
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca
Recreation with Rebecca: All about Yule! Join Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez for an educational and creative Virtual Community Class! In this session, you will learn all about Yule, how it […]
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Virtual Community Class: Rock ‘n Fit
Virtual Community Class: Rock ‘n Fit
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 along simple movements that target all major muscle groups, […]
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LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Family Dynamics in Dementia Care
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Family Dynamics in Dementia Care
This LIVE Interactive Webinar workshop will review the different types of relationships that may be present in the life of an individual living with dementia. A review of family dynamics […]
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marnie
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marnie
Creative Cards: What do you want for yourself and what can you give to another person by being you? –Join Art Therapist Marnie Herlands for a holiday-inspired virtual art session! […]
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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 interactive trivia game. Each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it […]
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Virtual Community Class: Art Reflections with Elizabeth
Virtual Community Class: Art Reflections with Elizabeth
Join Elizabeth Gronke, ATR, Access Coordinator from The American Folk Art Museum for an insightful art experience! This Virtual Community Class brings the world of folk art to life through […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
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 […]
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Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa: Holiday Favorites with A Fun and Healthy Twist – Let’s get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! This two-part series […]
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Virtual Community Class: Songs of the Season with Sarah
Virtual Community Class: Songs of the Season with Sarah
“Songs of the Season with Sarah” mixes old classics with new favorites to bring holiday cheer to you and those you hold dear. Join NYC-based actor and producer Sarah Ellis […]
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Virtual Community Class: Holiday Chair Fitness
Virtual Community Class: Holiday Chair Fitness
Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact, holiday-themed virtual fitness class! You’ll follow along with simple movements that target all major muscle groups, while focusing on […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chinese Brush Painting
Virtual Community Class: Chinese Brush Painting
Holiday Painting - Poinsettias and Pine - Join award-winning Chinese brush painter Jade Lam for a virtual Chinese brush painting class. This class introduces basic concepts and techniques of Chinese […]
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Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! In this Virtual Community Class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up that voice and let’s sing to some amazing of your holiday favorites! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Holiday Concert with The Caravan of Angels
Virtual Community Class: Holiday Concert with The Caravan of Angels
Join AFA for a holiday-themed music performance with The Caravan of Angels! 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! […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
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 “love.” This event will take place at […]
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Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa: Holiday Favorites with A Fun and Healthy Twist – Let’s get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! This two-part series will focus on remembering traditional Thanksgiving favorites and preparing them with a fun and healthy twist. Part I: Easy Bake Breakfasts to Delight Your Senses […]
2 events,
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Start your Mondays with a motivational quote from AFA! Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, will stream live on AFA’s Facebook page for approximately 5-10 minutes. This event will take […]
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a music experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making! Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system and increase socialization. Programs are designed to engage participants in their creativity, foster physical activity through arm movement, foot tapping and […]
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Virtual Community Class: Stretch & Flex Fitness
Virtual Community Class: Stretch & Flex Fitness
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programing Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, 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 […]
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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. Song List: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Composed by […]
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Virtual Community Class: Art Reflections with Elizabeth
Virtual Community Class: Art Reflections with Elizabeth
Join Elizabeth Gronke, ATR, Access Coordinator from The American Folk Art Museum for an insightful art experience! This Virtual Community Class brings the world of folk art to life through images of the museum's collection and thought-provoking background information as well as questions to consider. Viewers are encouraged to pause the video when someone has […]
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Virtual Community Class: Art with Kyla
Virtual Community Class: Art with Kyla
Intentions for the New Year - As a year comes to end, we often use this time to reflect on any goals and resolutions we had established for the last year. Resolutions can feel overwhelming to many, but what if you were to shift your mindset by creating intentions, not resolutions? In this art therapy […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERY, 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 event will take place […]