Week of Events
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
Virtual Community Class: Ukulele Sing-Along with Drew
Virtual Community Class: Ukulele Sing-Along with Drew
Join Drew Laney, MT-BC, for a fun-filled virtual ukulele sing-along. This sing-along will include a variety of familiar tunes that will get you moving and singing along! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
Virtual Community Class: Moving with Balance (10-Week Series)
Virtual Community Class: Moving with Balance (10-Week Series)
Moving with Balance - Week 1 - Let’s move with… Move with Move With Balance®! Giving Back’s program, Move With Balance® mission is to prevent injuries from falls and enhance cognitive functions for all older adults. During this 10-week fitness series, you will improve physical strength, postural balance, cognitive skills, and mental acuity in every […]