Staying Healthy During COVID-19
THINGS TO DO AND RESOURCES TO EXPLORE:
Activity Kits
Activity Kits have been created by the Public Education Team at the Alzheimer Society. These activities are meant to be enjoyed by both you and the person living with dementia you are supporting.
Activity Kit #19 - July
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Engaging Activities To Do At Home
Seniors' Centre Without Walls (Hamilton) - a phone in social opportunity. Sign up today by calling (905) 973-0891
Seniors' Centre Without Walls (Norfolk County) - a phone in social opportunity. Sign up today by calling (519) 426-5870 Ext. 2303
Teepa Snow explains and demonstrates some engaging activities
The Road Trip Home: Virtual Field Trips
Tour Hamilton’s museums
Older video with activity ideas
More Sensory Activities
Free Activities for those with Dementia
Practical Activities
10 fantastic, failure-free activities for people with dementia
Sing-a-long Activity
Sensory Activities To Reduce Anxiety
Passive Activities To Do At Home
Watch the animals
Fish in the Aquarium (with calming music)
Free Opera from the Metropolitan Opera
Ripley’s Aquarium Canada, Shark Camera
Ride “It’s a Small World” at Disney
Watch the pandas at the Atlanta Zoo
Mirvish Theatre – Free
Visit places around the world
Discover Parks Canada
Social Groups
Social Club & Together Apart are on-line social groups meeting once a week. The groups will have activities for the person living with dementia and their guest to participate in together. These activities may include things like Trivia, games and armchair travel. Once registered people can attend on a drop-in basis.
To register, please call Laurie at:
1-888-343-1017 ext. 421Social Club
Thursday Afternoons,
(2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Together Apart
Tuesday Mornings,
(11:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Mid-day Melodies
Third Friday of the Month,
(11:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Mid-day Melodies is a monthly on-line Music Appreciation Program which happens on the Third Friday of the month where participants will learn some interesting facts and listen to some of the classics. Register Here.
Laughter Yoga
Thursdays
10:00 am – 11:00 am
This weekly online drop-in program offering laughter yoga is a unique exercise routine that combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing (Pranayama). This failure-free program encourages everyone to laugh for no single reason.
It is open to caregivers, persons living with dementia and the general public.