Join us at Minds in Motion®
Connecting people living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners through fitness, conversation and activity. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to participate.
Program overview
Minds in Motion® offers a dementia-friendly and inclusive atmosphere for people living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners. It is a space to connect, move gently and share moments of joy without judgment, ensuring that you feel supported, heard and welcomed.
Each session includes 45 minutes of gentle chair exercise led by a certified fitness instructor, followed by coffee and social conversation, games and creative engagement that build confidence and connection. Care partners must attend.
The cost to attend is $65/pair unless otherwise noted.
For more information about the Minds in Motion® nearest to you, please click on the region below. Click here for additional information and frequently asked questions.
Enjoy the benefits of staying active.
Staying active when you have early to moderate signs of dementia helps maintain physical and mental health. Here are some of the ways Minds in Motion® can benefit you:
Fitness
- Reduce stress and boost your mood through movement.
- Improve balance, mobility and flexibility.
- Build strength and endurance to support daily activities.
Conversation
- Enjoy meaningful, engaging interactions.
- Connect with others who share similar experiences.
- Build a sense of community and belonging.
Activity
- Stay mentally engaged and inspired.
- Build cognitive function and help maintain brain health.
- Foster a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Find a Minds in Motion® program near you!
Winnipeg
Regional
Testimonial
FAQ
Up to 11 pairs (22 participants) can attend.
Minds in Motion® is facilitated in eight-week sessions three times a year throughout the province:
- Fall (starting in October)
- Winter (starting in January)
- Spring (starting in April)
Please note that not all regional locations run three times a year.
Each session is two hours.
Fitness runs for 45 – 50 minutes, followed by coffee/conversation for 30 minutes and games for 40 minutes.
A certified instructor leads fitness and ASM staff and volunteers lead the rest.
We have bocce ball, floor curling, axe throwing, Words in Word, trivia and conversational games.
If you’re not able to attend, please contact Tiana at talphonso@alzheimer.mb.ca or the regional coordinator located in the region of your Minds in Motion® session. Click here for our contact page.
You should bring a water bottle and indoor shoes.
Contact our team
For more information about our Minds in Motion® program, please contact Tiana Alphonso, Dementia-Friendly Communities Coordinator at 204-943-6622 or talphonso@alzheimer.mb.ca
