Week of Events
Virtual Community Class: Art Reflections with The American Folk Art Museum
Virtual Community Class: Art Reflections with The American Folk Art Museum
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 […]
Activity Tip for the Week
Activity Tip for the Week
This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Nature Mondays: Stage Nature Center
Virtual Community Class: Nature Mondays: Stage Nature Center
Join AFA every Monday this August to get a taste of nature, from the comfort of your home. Stage Nature Center is operated by the Troy Nature Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Troy, MI. This center for learning contains classrooms, a public research library, an observation bee hive, a wildlife viewing area and a nature […]
Professional Training Webinar: AFA Partners In Care: Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia
Professional Training Webinar: AFA Partners In Care: Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia
Click here to register Course Description: This course is provided as a LIVE Webinar, with opportunities throughout to ask questions and share thoughts. "AFA Partners in Care: Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia" training seeks to equip myriad health care professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to work effectively with individuals living with dementia, […]
Virtual Community Class: Stretch & Flex Fitness
Virtual Community Class: Stretch & Flex Fitness
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 […]
Virtual Community Class: Craft Corner with Rebecca
Virtual Community Class: Craft Corner with Rebecca
Join Rebecca, a Long Island-Based Artist and Therapeutic Recreation Student from Cortland University, for a peaceful, aromatherapy craft! In this virtual craft session, Rebecca will show you how to create your very own soy-wax candle from the comfort of your home. Let’s get creative and craft something relaxing! Supplies: Soy wax, jar, wick, bamboo skewers […]
Educating America Tour: Wisconsin
Educating America Tour: Wisconsin
To protect the health and safety of participants and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference will be held virtually over the Internet. Click here to register Conference Agenda 10:00 am – 10:15 am Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 am – 10:30 am […]
Virtual Community Class: Barre Fitness
Virtual Community Class: Barre Fitness
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 […]
Activity Tip for the Weekend
Activity Tip for the Weekend
This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Professional Training Webinar: Learning to “Talk the Talk” About Dementia – Alzheimer’s Disease from A to Z
Professional Training Webinar: Learning to “Talk the Talk” About Dementia – Alzheimer’s Disease from A to Z
During this professional training webinar, participants will learn how to “talk the talk” about dementia. This workshop will help you better understand dementia-related illnesses and how to talk about it with your aging community. The sooner we can start the conversation about brain health and wellness, the larger opportunity there is for an individual to […]
Virtual Community Class: Story Move-Along with Senior Station
Virtual Community Class: Story Move-Along with Senior Station
Join Senior Station’s founder, John Byrne, on a virtual journey! Senior Station is a safe and fun movement program designed for seniors of all ages and abilities. This unique experience combines storytelling, creativity and fun with light exercise and laughs. On this trip, we visit the "Eternal City" of Rome! We will explore and uncover […]
Facebook Watch Party Concert Series: Stevie Wonder – Concert on German TV show Musikladen (1974)
Facebook Watch Party Concert Series: Stevie Wonder – Concert on German TV show Musikladen (1974)
Join AFA for our Facebook Watch Party Concert Series! Watch and listen to your favorite artists from the comfort of your home every Saturday, this August at 2 pm (ET)! For this virtual concert series, AFA will premiere Stevie Wonder - Concert on German TV show Musikladen (1974). Stevie Wonder is an American singer, songwriter, […]