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AFA Teal Room: Nature’s Visit with Quogue Wildlife Refuge—Virtual Woodland Hike
AFA Teal Room: Nature’s Visit with Quogue Wildlife Refuge—Virtual Woodland Hike
Nature’s Visit with Quogue Wildlife Refuge: Virtual Woodland Hike Sunday 5/29 2:30 PM ET This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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, […]
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AFA Teal Room: 6-Week Art Series with Marnie (Week 5)
AFA Teal Room: 6-Week Art Series with Marnie (Week 5)
6-Week Art Series with Marnie (Week 5) Monday 5/30 2:30 PM ET This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. During this 6-week series, Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, will demonstrate how to create an accordion book, which involves paper and simple folds, while using materials of your choosing! Options will […]
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AFA Teal Room: Mindful Meditation with AFA’s Jackie
AFA Teal Room: Mindful Meditation with AFA’s Jackie
Mindful Meditation with AFA’s Jackie Tuesday 5/31 2:30 PM ET This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. It is so important to find time for us and connect from within. Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a relaxing afternoon of meditation! Connect […]
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AFA Teal Room: Music with Hearts Need Art
AFA Teal Room: Music with Hearts Need Art
Music with Hearts Need Art June 1 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
AFA Teal Room: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
AFA Teal Room: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness June 2, 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time
AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time
Trivia Time June 3 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join AFA for some trivia! You’ll 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga Series – To Be You
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga Series – To Be You
Chair Yoga Series – To Be You June 4 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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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AFA Teal Room: 6-Week Art Series with Marnie
AFA Teal Room: 6-Week Art Series with Marnie
6-Week Art Series with Marnie June 5 @2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. During this 6-week 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 […]
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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.
AFA Teal Room: Music Performance by Maya
AFA Teal Room: Music Performance by Maya
Music Performance by Maya June 6 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join former Broadway performer Maya Goldman in this virtual music performance! Maya will sing familiar songs from the past, play piano, ukulele, and guitar. All are welcome to sing along, move to the […]
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Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Storytelling & Art with Kathryne June 7 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom Join Kathryne Fassbender, CDCS, 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Movin’ to Mowtown
AFA Teal Room: Movin’ to Mowtown
Movin’ to Mowtown June 8 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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Care Connection Webinar: Setting Yourself Up for Success at your Next Pharmacy Visit
Care Connection Webinar: Setting Yourself Up for Success at your Next Pharmacy Visit
Care Connection Webinar: Setting Yourself Up for Success at your Next Pharmacy Visit 6/9/2022 1:00pm ET Click here to register Do you have questions about medicines or how to take them properly? Are you confused when you choose an over-the-counter product? This session, led by a professor of pharmacy, will help you […]
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa: No-Bake Oatmeal Bars
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa: No-Bake Oatmeal Bars
Cooking with Melissa: No-Bake Oatmeal Bars June 9 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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AFA Fireside Chat: Cultural Disparities
AFA Fireside Chat: Cultural Disparities
Episode 5: Cultural Disparities Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect individuals of all backgrounds; however, some ethnic groups are disproportionately impacted. This episode will discuss these cultural disparities, reasons why certain groups face higher risk of developing dementia, impediments to diagnosis and care that different groups face, and ways to break down these barriers. […]
AFA Teal Room: Sing-Along with AFA
AFA Teal Room: Sing-Along with AFA
Sing-Along with AFA June 10 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga Series – Movement
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga Series – Movement
Chair Yoga Series – Movement June 11 @2:00 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Art with Kyla
AFA Teal Room: Art with Kyla
Art with Kyla June 12 @2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join Kyla Berry, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC, to explore using 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 […]
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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.
AFA Teal Room: Chinese Brush Painting
AFA Teal Room: Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese Brush Painting June 13 @12:00 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen
AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music with Monique & Stephen June 14 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Sweet Rhythms: Celebrate National Candy Month with Rhythm – Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a music experience filled with rhythm and creativity! Therapeutic rhythm-making is versatile and easily accessible. It’s […]
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Educating America Tour: Tennessee
Educating America Tour: Tennessee
Educating America Tour: Tennessee Click here to register Conference Agenda June 15, 2022 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM CT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM CT Alzheimer’s Disease: Past & Present Perspectives Frederick A. Schmitt, Ph.D. […]
LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training: Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community in Dementia Care
LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training: Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community in Dementia Care
Click here to register Historically, LGBTQIA+ individuals have been marginalized and discriminated against in American society, thus increasing their vulnerability and susceptibility of morbidity and mortality. In this live,interactive workshop, we will: Learn about the intersection between dementia and the LGBTQIA+ community, the history of the LGBTQIA+ population in America, and the impact of trauma […]
AFA Teal Room: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
AFA Teal Room: Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Disco-Funk Chair Fitness June 15 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa June 16 @ 2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Let’s get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! In this series, you will join Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT, for a wonderful cooking program, […]
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AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time
AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time
Trivia Time June 17 @2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga Series – Summertime Change
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga Series – Summertime Change
Chair Yoga Series – Summertime Change June 18 @2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca – Face Scrub
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca – Face Scrub
Recreation with Rebecca – Face Scrub June 19 @2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 supplies you have around the […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chinese Brush Painting
AFA Teal Room: Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese Brush Painting June 20, 2021 @2:30 pm EDT This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 Central Park landscapes. Join us […]
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AFA Teal Room: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
AFA Teal Room: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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AFA Teal Room: Mind, Muscle & Move!
AFA Teal Room: Mind, Muscle & Move!
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 class, you will follow along with simple movements that target all major muscle groups, while focusing on a range of motion, […]
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AFA Fireside Chat: Health Care Disparities for Veterans
AFA Fireside Chat: Health Care Disparities for Veterans
Episode 6: Health Care Disparities for Veterans Veterans may be at a higher risk for developing a dementia-related illness later in life, based on their military experiences. This episode will discuss factors that can increase a veteran's risk for dementia, the impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and depression on […]
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa – No-Bake Oatmeal Bars
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa – No-Bake Oatmeal Bars
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 […]
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Educational Webinar: Ambiguous Loss
Educational Webinar: Ambiguous Loss
Educational Webinar: Ambiguous Loss Presented by: Laurel Gumpert June 24, 2022 1-2pm EST Click here to register Ambiguous loss is a widely experienced phenomenon yet rarely spoken about. Ambiguous loss is a type of loss that occurs without reaching emotional closure or clear understanding, which can often complicate the grieving process. Ambiguous loss […]
AFA Teal Room: Relax & Refresh – “Tranquil Beach Day”
AFA Teal Room: Relax & Refresh – “Tranquil Beach Day”
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative themed experience! In this virtual community class, relaxing images and soft music will guide you into calm state. Use this time to decompress and release anything that no longer serves you. This week’s theme is “Tranquil Beach Day.” […]
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 to use them in creative ways. Supplies flowersbaking sheetsironMod Podgeobject/surface to put the pressed flowers on (Rebecca will be using […]
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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.
AFA Teal Room: Chinese Brush Painting
AFA Teal Room: Chinese Brush Painting
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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 hibiscus painting. Join in for a relaxing virtual class filled with artistic expression, appreciation, and creativity!
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AFA Teal Room: Rock ‘n Fit
AFA Teal Room: Rock ‘n Fit
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. 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, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Done both seated and […]
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Care Connection Webinar: How Many Pills Are Too Many?
Care Connection Webinar: How Many Pills Are Too Many?
Click here to register We all take medications to help our health, but sometimes medications can cause side effects or drug interactions. Join Dr. Gerda Maissel, MD, as she discusses common pitfalls that can occur when taking multiple medications. She will also suggest some alternatives. This talk is not intended to be individualized medical […]
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa — Summer Salads
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa — Summer Salads
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Let’s get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! 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 […]