Minds in Motion - Exercise Program

Provided by Alzheimer Society of BC

A fitness and social program for people experiencing early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia and a friend, family member or care partner.
The program offers both in-person and online fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia along with a family member, friend or other care partners.

Available at numerous locations throughout BC. Visit the website for location details or call your area's Alzheimer Society Resource Centre. Registration fees (in-person sessions) include the cost of the person living with dementia and one care partner. Start at any time and pay a pro-rated registration fee.

The online Minds in Motion® consists of a 30-minute fitness video followed by 45 minutes of social activity and is an opportunity to connect with others living with dementia. Care partners must attend.

Groups meet weekly:
  • Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. or 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
  • Wednesdays: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
  • Wednesdays (Cantonese): 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
  • Thursdays: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
  • Fridays: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Sessions are free to attend and hosted online via Microsoft Teams.
Please call First Link Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033 for more information on in-person Minds in Motion programming options in your community.

604-675-5156 (Greater Vancouver- Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows or Vancouver)

Website: http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/bc/We-can...

604-675-5157 (Greater Vancouver -Richmond, North Vancouver or West Vancouver)

250-382-2052 (Greater Victoria)

250-860-0305 (North & Central Okanagan)

Toll Free: 1-800-634-3399

250-564-7533 (Northern Interior & Skeena)

Toll Free: 1-866-564-7533

604-449-5000 (South & East Fraser)

250-734-4170 (North & Central Vancouver Island)

Toll Free: 1-800-462-2833

250-493-8182 (South Okanagan)

Toll Free: 1-888-318-1122

250-377-8200 (Central Interior)

Toll Free: 1-800-886-6946

250-426-0534 (East Kootenay)

Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
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Availability

Service area: Province-wide

Ways to Access
  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided in a group in-person
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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