COVID-19 Wellness and Activities Resources

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ACTIVITIES

Be sure to check your local library’s website, they usually have free resources and programs!

Bored at home? Here's a massive list of museums, zoos and theme parks offering virtual tours: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tour...

10 of the world’s best virtual museum and art gallery tours: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/mar/23/10-of-the-worlds-best-virtual-museum-and-art- gallery-tours

Best of Ireland - The 7 Best Virtual Tours to Take in Ireland:  https://www.bestinireland.com/best-virtual-tours-ireland/  (thanks to Mary for sharing this resource!)

Ain Dubai - World's tallest ferris wheel: https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/ain-dubai-guide/  (thanks to Amelia for finding and sharing this resource!)

Best museums in Singapore - complete with virtual tours: https://www.bestinsingapore.co/best-museum-singapore/ (thanks to Lish for sharing this resource!)

Virtual COVID-19 Friendly Field Trips Around the World:  https://couponfollow.com/research/virtual-field-trips  (thanks to Megan for finding and sharing this resource!)

 Road Trip from Home: Virtual Field Trips:  https://www.titlemax.com/articles/road-trip-from-home-virtual-field-trips/   (thanks to Austin and Lane for finding and sharing this resource!)

The Snow Sculpting Club by Snowbank Productions:  https://snowbankproductions.weebly.com/

  Virtual road trips through USA and geography games and quizzes by PartsGeek  https://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/a_virtual_car_trip_through_the_usa.html (thanks to Maddie for finding and sharing this resource)

Massive List of Museums, Zoos, and Theme Parks Offering Virtual Tours: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/

“Things to Do With Teens During COVID-19” by ToDoCanada https://www.todocanada.ca/things-to-do-with-teens-during-covid-19/

"10 free things you can do while stuck at home during COVID-19" from CBC https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/10-free-things-you-can-do-while-stuck-at-home-during-covid-19/ar-BB13vqNR?ocid=hplocalnews

ACHA Monday and Midweek Motivation series: sessions meant to create a space to come together, take a break, learn tools for navigating the current situation, and connect with one another - May's topics: Yoga at home, Tips and Tricks for Home Education, Resume writing, Dance Workout, Quarantine baking  https://www.achaheart.org/get-involved/events/

ARTICLES

“Being Active during COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO)  https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/be-active-during-covid-19

“More than a stretch: Yoga’s benefits may extend to the heart” by Harvard Health Blog  https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/more-than-a-stretch-yogas-benefits-may-extend-to-the-hea rt-201504157868

“Staying Active During the Coronavirus Pandemic” by American College of Sports Medicine  https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/assets/page_documents/EIM_Rx%20for%20Health_%20St aying%20Active%20During%20Coronavirus%20Pandemic.pdf

“The Yoga-Heart Connection” by Johns Hopkins Medicine  https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-yoga-heart-connection

“COVID-19 and the information you need” by Heart and Stroke  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/articles/coronavirus-the-information-you-need

EXERCISE & FITNESS

Cardiac Rehab programs have shut down across the county.  Access online cardiac rehab programs through UHN's Cardiac College https://www.healtheuniversity.ca/EN/CardiacCollege/About/Pages/our-program.aspx

Cardiac Rehabilitation Challenges During COVID-19 - virtual and practical tips from Heart & Stroke  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF56QL2nC7k&feature=youtu.be

Exercise programming and 'After Cardiac Rehab' information from Cardiac Health Foundation http://www.cardiachealth.ca/cardiac-rehab/exercise/article/46-let-s-keep-you-motivated-to-workout

“These are the free, no-equipment online fitness classes you need right now” cbc.ca: https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/these-are-the-free-no-equipment-online-fitness-classes-you-nee d-right-now-1.5500751

“These Canadian Gyms are Offering Free Live-Streaming Workouts” https://www.chatelaine.com/health/fitness/canadian-gyms-free-live-streaming-workouts/

“These Toronto fitness studios are offering digital classes right now” https://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-fitness-studios-digital-classes-coronavirus-covid-19

“Yoga Poses for Stress Relief During COVID-19” By Thrive Global: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/yoga-poses-for-stress-relief-during-covid-19/

YouTube: easily search for at-home exercise videos, something for everyone: https://www.youtube.com

Many fitness studios and coaches are offering free live and pre-recorded fitness classes during COVID-19 or search for at-home exercise videos readily available online across platforms like Zoom, Instagram, and YouTube

MENTAL HEALTH

Big White Wall: A safe community to support your mental health, 24/7 https://www.bigwhitewall.com/?lang=en-ca?lang=en-ca

CAMH: Centre for Addition and Mental Health  http://www.camh.ca/covid19

Crisis Services Canada (CSC): national network of existing distress, crisis and suicide prevention services.  Crisis Text & Chat Support (9 AM - 10 PM MST) https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/

Kids Help Phone: 24/7 free confidential professional online, text and phone counselling and support to youth across Canada. EN and FR https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Breathr app: for children and teens https://keltymentalhealth.ca/breathr  Developed by the BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness, along with young people, this free app provides ways to get started with mindfulness.

Indigenous support- Hope for Wellness Helpline: immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

Talk4Healing: culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages across Ontario https://www.talk4healing.com/

NUTRITION AND HEALTHY MEALS

Meal planning ideas and healthy choices for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-food-guide/tips-healthy-eating/meal-planning-cooking-healthy-choices/recipes.html

WEBINARS

Webinars from Adult Congenital Heart Association:

COVID-19: What it means for Adults with CHD: https://www.achaheart.org/your-heart/health-information/covid-19-coronav...

Coronavirus and the CHD Patient: https://vimeo.com/398825430

COVID-19 the information you need  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/articles/coronavirus-the-information-you-need

Ask an ACHD Specialist: COVID-19 Q&A  https://vimeo.com/410435097

Stress Management in ACHD in Challenging Times: https://vimeo.com/401182957

ADMINISTRATIVE

Canada Covid-19 emergency benefits including employment insurance, pensions and benefits for housing, education, training, family and people with disbilities as well as a beneift finder https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits.html

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) application www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html

Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html

Visit our COVID-19 and CHD information page for Tips infographic and health information for those living with CHD

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