Social Recreation for the Person Living with Dementia
The Alzheimer Society is pleased to offer a variety of social recreation programs to our clients in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias (ADOD).
These programs are intended to provide social and cognitive stimulation in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that engages our clients and allows care partners a few hours respite or the opportunity to join in with their loved one.
No prior experience is necessary in these activities. We focus on creating a ”failure-free” environment in which the focus is on strengths, not losses.
For more information or to register for any of our Social Recreation Programs, contact:
Chelsey Roberts
Manager, Therapeutic Recreation
519-680-2404 ext. 309
[email protected]
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
For the Person Living with Dementia
Education
Comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, and resources.
Recreation
Personalized recreation programs providing socialization and meaningful activity.
Counselling
In-home or in-office assessments and individualized response.
Support
Social worker facilitated support groups & programs for care partners.
Our Virtual Social Recreation Programs:
Virtual Cuisine
With everything going on in the world it is more important than ever to stay connected. We all come from different backgrounds and can share our cultures with each other! Each session we will visit a new country, try to make their national dishes, and become familiar with the culture. Various customs and traditions are associated with food making it an important aspect of all cultures. Join us so we can travel the world together in the comfort of our homes.
Wednesdays, 11:30-12:30pm
Register
Ally Graham
[email protected]
Facilitators: Sarah T
Virtual Games Galore
It is so important to stimulate our brains in different ways. Join us for fun, exciting, virtual games each week on zoom.
Wednesdays, 10-11am
Register
Ally Graham
[email protected]
Facilitators: Scott & Sarah T
Virtual Musical Café
The power of music can bring people together even when they are apart. Join in to hear a different performer each week with lyrics on your screen to sing along to! Registration required.
Thursdays, 11:00-12:00pm
Register
Ally Graham
[email protected]
Virtual Minds in Motion®
Come out and join us on zoom for a light to moderate exercise program that incorporates your whole body!
Mondays, 1:30- 2:30pm
Register
Ally Graham
[email protected]
Facilitators: Jenny
Arts/Culture and Travel
Presented by Canada Life. Now is a better time than ever to travel! We mean travel virtually that is, to different places all over the world from inside your home! Join us for our virtual day trips and armchair travels around the world on zoom. Each week we will explore new and interesting places around the world as a group and have great conversations about each place.
Tuesdays, 1-2pm
Register
Ally Graham
[email protected]
Facilitators: Hannah
In-Home Recreation
In-Home Recreation offers socialization and the option to engage in personalized recreation activities virtually.
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The Social
“The Social” Recreation Program was created in 2021 to provide opportunity for clients to engage in positive and meaningful activity within a group atmosphere at the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, currently at the London office location.
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