UPDATED FOR WINTER
Activity ideas for the week
The following schedule is just a guideline. There is no right or wrong way to do this. If you do not enjoy something - skip it! If you loved it, do it again.
Try adding in a social element - schedule a phone call with friends and do the same activity together or talk about it after you have done it.
We want to see what you have been up to! Email your photos to us at: [email protected]
Monday
• Minds in Motion - version one - Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Nostalgia Television - Click Here to watch Leave it to Beaver
• Canada's National Ballet School - Click here
*Designed specifically for people living with Dementia.
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Explore the World with Virtual Tours - Click Here
*We hope this video sparks conversation and memories to share with others. Seated walking is encouraged.
• Daily Gratitude - What are you grateful for today? Start with the tiniest detail. Write down one thing, and go from there.
*Tip: Create a journal so that you can review what you are grateful for on a regular basis. This may prove helpful when reminiscing about past events, or when looking for something to boost your mood.
Tuesday
• Minds in Motion - version two - Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Music for Memories - Click Here to enjoy non-stop instrumental Holiday music with relaxing fireplace sounds
• Yes to next Exercises - Click Here
*Mother and Daughter duo offer seated and standing exercise options. Can you spot their cat?
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Your Daily Dose of Good News - Click Here
*This website showcases people who are working to make the world a better place. Check back weekly for new inspiring stories!
• Daily Gratitude - What are you grateful for today? Start with the tiniest detail. Write down one thing, and go from there.
*Tip: Create a journal so that you can review what you are grateful for on a regular basis. This may prove to be helpful when reminiscing about past events, or when looking for something to boost your mood.
Wednesday
• Minds in Motion - version three - Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Music for Memories - Click Here
*Enjoy this video created especially for persons living with dementia.
• SAFE: Senior Adult Fitness Exercises - Click Here
* 4 difficulty levels available. Each level consists of five exercise videos for you to follow along with.
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Winter Recipe - Click Here
• Daily Gratitude - What are you grateful for today? Start with the tiniest detail. Write down one thing, and go from there.
*Tip: Create a journal so that you can review what you are grateful for on a regular basis. This may prove to be helpful when reminiscing about past events, or when looking for something to boost your mood.
Thursday
• Minds in Motion - version four - Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Province Wide Music for Memories - Click Here to be directed to zoom
*A new musical guest plays live every Thursday at 2:00p.m.
• EXERCISES for DEMENTIA- Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Virtual Tours - Click Here to choose an online exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
• Daily Gratitude - What are you grateful for today? Start with the tiniest detail. Write down one thing, and go from there.
*Tip: Create a journal so that you can review what you are grateful for on a regular basis. This may prove to be helpful when reminiscing about past events, or when looking for something to boost your mood.
Friday
• Minds in Motion - version five - Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• BBC Reminiscence Archive - Click Here
*Developed for people living with dementia; explore photographs, photo books, boxes of objects and interactive computer applications.
To begin, select a Theme (such as Sport, Events etc.) or a Decade (1930s, 1940s etc.) and choose whether you wish to have Image, Audio or Video content. The results are randomized each visit, however items can be ‘saved to your favourites to enjoy at a later date.
• Exercise and Sing-a-long - Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Art for Alzheimer Care - Click Here
•Daily Gratitude - What are you grateful for today? Start with the tiniest detail. Write down one thing, and go from there.
*Tip: Create a journal so that you can review what you are grateful for on a regular basis. This may prove to be helpful when reminiscing about past events, or when looking for something to boost your mood.
Saturday
• Minds in Motion - version six - Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Music for Memories - Click Here
• Dance the Macarena - Click Here *Click here to play the song
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Explore the World with Virtual Tours - Click Here
• Daily Gratitude - What are you grateful for today? Start with the tiniest detail. Write down one thing, and go from there.
*Tip: Create a journal so that you can review what you are grateful for on a regular basis. This may prove to be helpful when reminiscing about past events, or when looking for something to boost your mood.
Sunday
• Minds in Motion - Chair Yoga - Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Songs of Faith with Joanne and her dog Rylie - Click Here
*Enjoy this music session created especially for people living with dementia.
• Tai Chi for Memory: Heal in Motion - Click Here
• Mental Aerobics Activity - Click Here
• Therapy Dogs have gone digital - Click Here
*Be sure to subscribe to the channel so you can see more of our special dogs finding their way back into the hearts and minds of their friends. A smile is guaranteed!
• Daily Gratitude Journal- What are you grateful for today? Start with the tiniest detail. Write down one thing, and go from there.
*Tip: Create a journal so that you can review what you are grateful for on a regular basis. This may prove to be helpful when reminiscing about past events, or when looking for something to boost your mood.