Physical Activity Guidelines – Adults (18-64 yrs)
Physical activity offers a range of benefits for all ages and abilities as part of a healthy lifestyle. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, physical activity is important … Continued
Topic: Living with Dementia
Physical Activity Guidelines – Youth (12-17 yrs)
Physical activity offers a range of benefits for all ages and abilities as part of a healthy lifestyle. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, physical activity is important … Continued
6 Tips for Making Healthy Food Choices
Enjoy a variety of foods in many different colours: Blue and purple fruits and vegetables tend to be packed with anti-oxidants. Blackberries, blueberries, purple cabbage and plums are all great … Continued
Physical Activity Guidelines – Children (5-11 yrs)
Physical activity offers a range of benefits for all ages and abilities as part of a healthy lifestyle. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, physical activity is important … Continued
Challenge Yourself to Move Calendar
Being active doesn’t have to be difficult. There are many ways to make physical activity a part of daily life – at home, at school, at work, at play, and … Continued
Be Active! Self Test
Physical activity can help you feel better, reduce stress and maintain health. It helps to prevent muscle weakness and health complications associated with inactivity. Physical activity also promotes a normal … Continued
Geocaching in Alberta Parks
In geocaching, you use a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver to navigate to a "geocache" – a hidden object or natural feature. Started in 2000, geocaching is a growing outdoor … Continued
Brain-Challenging Puzzle: Sudoku
Sudoku is a number puzzle where you have to fill a grid with numbers 1 through 9, with each number appearing only once in a row, column, or box. The … Continued
Brain-Challenging Puzzle: Crossword
Crossword puzzles help delay the onset of memory decline in people who develop dementia. This brain activity helps you improve your verbal skills, and forces you to think deeply. Give … Continued
Brain Teaser Activity #2 (Moderate)
Here’s a fun activity to challenge your brain! It’s a little more challenging than the previous activity in Part 3. Take a few minutes and see how well you do. … Continued