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: Sunday Songs with Suzanne
Virtual Community Class: Sunday Songs with Suzanne
Sunday Songs with Suzanne Presented by: Suzanne Dressler Join professional actor and singer Suzanne Dressler for a beautiful virtual music performance! Suzanne will sing familiar tunes from the past. Feel free to sing and dance along! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Literature with Laurel
Virtual Community Class: Literature with Laurel
Literature with Laurel Presented by: AFA’s Laurel Welcome to Literature with Laurel, an opportunity to talk with AFA's Laurel Gumpert, MPH, MBA, CHES, about public health and books! Laurel dives […]
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Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music with Monique & Stephen: Guess the Groundhog’s Beat! Presented by: SoulWorks Rhythm® Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for an experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making! Therapeutic […]
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Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Storytelling & Art with Kathryne Presented by: Kathryne Fassbender, CDCS Join Kathryne for an inspiring storytelling session! In this virtual session, you will examine history, art, culture, and other topics […]
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Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time – Elvis Presley
Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time – Elvis Presley
Trivia Time: Elvis Presley Presented by: AFA Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. You will learn about […]
Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Motown
Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Motown
Movin' to Motown Presented by: AFA’s Jackie Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual fitness class that will get you moving! You will follow simple […]
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Alzheimer’s Disease: Beyond Signs and Symptoms
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Alzheimer’s Disease: Beyond Signs and Symptoms
This LIVE interactive webinar 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 […]
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Virtual Community Class: Book Club with Reading2Connect
Virtual Community Class: Book Club with Reading2Connect
Book Club with Reading2Connect Presented by: Susan Ostrowski, MA, MS, CCC-SLP Join Susan Ostrowski from Reading2Connect for a virtual book club and reading activity! You will be given opportunities to […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: In this Moment Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect […]
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Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa: Off to a Good Start - Heart-Healthy Breakfasts Presented by: Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class […]
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Art with Hearts Need Art: Creature Collaborations
Art with Hearts Need Art: Creature Collaborations
Presented by: Catherine Particini, Artist-in-Residence; Richard Wimore, Director of Storytelling Join Hearts Need Art’s Catherine Particini and Richard Wimore for a virtual visual arts session: Creature Collaborations! Catherine will teach […]
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Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Motown
Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Motown
Movin' to Motown Presented by: AFA’s Jackie Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual fitness class that will get you moving! You will follow 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 […]
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Virtual Community Class: Art with Margalit
Virtual Community Class: Art with Margalit
Art with Margalit Presented by: Margalit Cutler Join art educator Margalit Cutler for a winter-inspired craft! This craft creates a warm ambiance during the time of the year that doesn’t get much sun. We will create tissue paper covered jars that glow. You will cover a clear, glass jar in an abstract pattern by ripping […]
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Care Connection Webinar: Depression in Older People with Cognitive Impairment
Care Connection Webinar: Depression in Older People with Cognitive Impairment
Click here to register Sometimes older people with cognitive impairment experience depression. This presentation will review how common that is, how professionals and family members can identify depression, and what can be done about it. About the speaker: Gregory A. Hinrichsen, Ph.D. Associate Clinical Professor, Dept. of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn […]
Virtual Community Class: Piano Concert with Steven
Virtual Community Class: Piano Concert with Steven
Piano Concert with Steven Presented by: Steven Carl McCasland Join Pianist and Singer Steven Carl McCasland for a virtual piano concert! This performance will feature familiar songs from George and Ira Gershwin to elicit memories and encourage reminiscence. Steven will tell you about the Gershwin brothers and the song's history between each piece. So, let's […]
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Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh – Darling Dogs
Virtual Community Class: Relax & Refresh – Darling Dogs
Relax & Refresh: Darling Dogs Presented by: AFA Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative experience! In this virtual community class, 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. Find a comfortable place to rest, relax, and […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Love Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT 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. […]
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Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa: Let’s Do Lunch: Lunchtime Favorites the Heart-Healthy Way Presented by: Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class series! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! You will practice mindfulness, heighten your senses, and […]
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Virtual Community Class: Love Songs Concert
Virtual Community Class: Love Songs Concert
Love Songs Concert with The Caravan of Angels Join AFA for a Valentine’s Day 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 other well-known songs. […]
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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities & Dementia 101
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities & Dementia 101
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities & Dementia 101 Location: LIVE Interactive Webinar Date: February 15, 2022 Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am CST Click here to register Course Description: In this LIVE interactive webinar, we are going through a brief overview of dementia, intellectual disabilities, work of caregivers and facilitating meaningful living. The goal of this training is […]
Virtual Community Class: Rock n’ Fit
Virtual Community Class: Rock n’ Fit
Rock n’ Fit Presented by: AFA’s Jackie 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 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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Educating America Tour: Florida
Educating America Tour: Florida
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 Genetic Studies in Alzheimer Disease: Pathway to Prevention and Treatment Across Ancestries Brian W. Kunkle, PhD., M.P.H. Head of Genetic […]
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marie
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marie
Art with Marie Presented by: Marie McLaughlin Join Marie McLaughlin for a virtual art experience! This class will be a step-by- step demonstration of how to make a small sculpture called a God’s Eye. Using yarn and sticks, you will weave a simple pattern. Marie will also explain the traditional meanings behind a God’s Eye, […]
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Virtual Community Class: Songs to Remember with Sarah
Virtual Community Class: Songs to Remember with Sarah
Songs to Remember with Sarah: Ferocious Females for February Presented by: Sarah Ellis Ferocious Females for February is an ode to a few of the strong, tenacious, resilient female icons written for musical theatre. Join NYC-based actor and producer Sarah Ellis as she shares songs and stories about these fascinating, multi-faceted characters, and her personal […]
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Virtual Community Class: Creative Arts with Marnie
Virtual Community Class: Creative Arts with Marnie
Creative Arts with Marnie Presented by: Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, Yoga teacher Join Art Therapist Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, for a virtual art experience! You will create colorful and soothing scratchboard art. While creating this rainbow of color, you will have opportunities to be spontaneous and creative! Supplies: Heavyweight white paper or any […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Joy Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT 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. […]
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Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa: Snack Your Way to A Healthy Heart Presented by: Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class series! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! You will practice mindfulness, heighten your senses, and recall […]
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Virtual Community Class: Jazz with Anthony
Virtual Community Class: Jazz with Anthony
Jazz with Anthony Presented by: Anthony Ferrara Music has an uncanny ability to bring back memories. There is something about the catchiness of a melody that can truly stay within our soul. In this virtual jazz performance, Anthony Ferrara will perform a variety of familiar songs for you to enjoy from the comfort of home. […]
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Virtual Community Class: Literature with Laurel
Virtual Community Class: Literature with Laurel
Literature with Laurel - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Presented by: AFA’s Laurel Welcome to Literature with Laurel! Laurel Gumpert, MPH, MBA, CHES, will dive deep into books she admires and relates them to public health experiences that resonate with us. In this virtual community class, we will chat about The […]
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Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home with The Apartment (Part 1)
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home with The Apartment (Part 1)
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home with The Apartment (Part 1) February 23 @ 1:00 PM EST Click here to register Presented by: Linda Mockler, LMSW, M.Ed, AFA Social Worker This presentation will guide caregivers through the process of adapting and modifying a loved one’s living space as their illness progresses. Using AFA’s Apartment as a […]
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Gardening with Sallie Presented by: Sallie Stutz Join Horticultural Therapist Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening activity! You will learn all about beautiful pothos and philodendrons. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, you’ll notice that both houseplants have very similar heart-shaped leaves! Sallie will explain the similarities and differences of these houseplants and encourage you to […]
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Virtual Community Class: Sing with Suzanne
Virtual Community Class: Sing with Suzanne
Sing with Suzanne Presented by: Suzanne Dressler Join professional actor and singer Suzanne Dressler for a beautiful virtual music performance! In this performance, Suzanne will sing familiar tunes from the past. Feel free to sing and dance along! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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Virtual Community Class: Book Club with Reading2Connect
Virtual Community Class: Book Club with Reading2Connect
Book Club with Reading2Connect Presented by: Marisa Valenti Join Marisa Valenti from Reading2Connect for a virtual book club and reading activity! You will be given the opportunity to read on your own and look at images that pair with the literature. Marisa will intersperse reading aloud and describing the illustrations, giving you time to read […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Embrace Here and Now Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT 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 […]
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Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Virtual Community Class: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa: “Dinner Is Served…The Heart Healthy Way” Presented by: Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class series! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! You will practice mindfulness, heighten your senses, and recall memories. […]
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Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music with Monique & Stephen: Mardi Gras Beats! Presented by: SoulWorks Rhythm® Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for an 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 […]
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Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Storytelling & Art with Kathryne March 1 @ 2:30 pm Presented by: Kathryne Fassbender, CDCS Join Kathryne for an inspiring storytelling 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. […]
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Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Maya
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Maya
Music Performance by Maya March 2 @ 2:30pm Presented by: Maya Goldman 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 […]
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Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time: All About Outer Space
Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time: All About Outer Space
Trivia Time: All About Outer Space March 3 @ 2:30pm Presented by: AFA Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. This session will highlight Outer Space. Let’s test our knowledge and learn something new! This event will take place at the AFA Teal […]
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Virtual Community Class: Book Club with Reading2Connect
Virtual Community Class: Book Club with Reading2Connect
Book Club with Reading2Connect March 4 @ 2:30pm Presented by: Marisa Valenti Join Marisa Valenti, from Reading2Connect, for a virtual book club and reading activity! You will be given opportunities to read on your own and look at images that pair with the literature. Marisa will intersperse reading aloud and describing the illustrations, giving you […]
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Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl – Gratitude
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl – Gratitude
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Gratitude March 5 @ 2:30pm Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT 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 […]