Minds in Motion®
Learn how our fitness and social program, Minds in Motion®, helps people living with any form of early-stage dementia with gentle exercise and social activities.
COVID-19 update: Masks are now optional. To learn more about safety protocols for our in-person events, visit: alzbc.org/COVID-safety
What is Minds in Motion®?
Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia to attend with a family member, friend or other care partner.
Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Registration fees (in-person sessions only) include the cost of the person living with dementia and one care partner. Start at any time and pay a pro-rated registration fee.
In-person and online options are available. To find a session near you and for more information, click on the region below you are interested in:
Minds in Motion® online
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 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesdays (Cantonese): 1 – 2:15 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Sessions are free to attend and hosted online via Microsoft Teams.
For more information and to register, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033 (English) or 1-833-674-5007 (Cantonese).
Register for Minds in Motion®
North & Central Vancouver Island
- Courtenay: Six Wednesdays, January 11 – February 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Courtenay: Six Wednesdays, March 1 - April 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Courtenay: Six Wednesdays, April 19 - May 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Nanaimo: Six Thursdays, January 12 - February 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Click here for more information. - Nanaimo: Six Thursdays, January 12 - February 16 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Nanaimo: Five Thursdays, March 9 - April 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Nanaimo: Five Thursdays, April 27 - May 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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South Vancouver Island
- Victoria – Monterey: Six Thursdays, March - April 6 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Victoria – Gordon Head: Six Mondays, February 27 - April 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Victoria - Sidney: Eight Tuesdays, February 14 - April 4 from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
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Vancouver
- North Vancouver: Eight Fridays, January 6 - February 24 from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Click here for more information. - West Vancouver: Ten Fridays, January 6 - March 10 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Richmond: Eight Tuesdays, January 10 - February 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Richmond (Cantonese): Twelve Wednesdays, January 4 - March 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Sechelt: Eight Fridays, January 20 - March 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Vancouver: Ten Wednesdays, January 4 - March 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Vancouver: Five Thursdays, February 9 - March 9, 9 to 11 a.m.
Click here for more information. - Vancouver (Cantonese): Eleven Fridays, January 13 - March 31, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Online (Cantonese): For more information, called the Chinese First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-833-674-5007 or email info.chinese@alzheimerbc.org
Fraser Region
- Coquitlam: Six Thursdays, February 16 - March 23 from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Ladner (Delta): Six Wednesdays, February 22 - March 29 from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Click here for more information. - Langley: Six Tuesdays, February 14 - March 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Central Interior
- Kamloops: Eight Tuesdays, January 10 - February 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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Okanagan
- Penticton: Six Tuesdays, February 14 - March 21 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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Northern Interior
- Prince George: Eight Tuesdays, January 10 - February 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Kootenays
- Cranbrook: Coming soon! For more information on upcoming programs please contact Kathy at kshuflita@alzheimerbc.org.
Minds in Motion® volunteer opportunities
Our Minds in Motion® volunteer program assistants help us to:
- Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities for the social part of the program.
- Assist the program facilitator to ensure activity participation and socialization. This may include spending one-to-one time with participants who need extra support.
- Under the direction of the fitness instructor, provide one-to-one guidance to assist participants during the fitness part of the program.
Learn more about how you can volunteer in our Minds in Motion® program in your community.
More resources
- 40 activities for people living with dementia and care partners booklet from McGill University.