National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day
Did you know that cancer is expected to strike one in two Canadians in their lifetime, yet most are unaware of cancer wellness programs...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 18, 20234 min read
When Seniors Refuse to Eat
Why do the Elderly Stop Eating? As people age, their appetite and dietary needs may change. Many factors can contribute to why elderly...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 4, 20233 min read
Adaptive Equipment for ALS: Tips for Caregivers
Adaptive equipment and assistive technology can help people with ALS perform daily routines, maintain independence longer, and live more...
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The Ideal Team
May 22, 20237 min read
Cataract Surgery: Tips for Caregivers
Healthy Eyes & Dementia If your loved one has both dementia and cataracts, they may benefit even more from receiving corrective eye care....
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The Ideal Team
May 15, 20233 min read
Helping Loved Ones with Glaucoma
If you have a loved one with glaucoma, you can help him or her adjust to low vision challenges in a variety of ways. However, it's...
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The Ideal Team
May 5, 20234 min read
Tips for Seniors: 'Google Home' Commands
Imagine how nice it would be to sit back, relax, and order a device that told you the time, found a recipe, or reminded you to take an...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 24, 20233 min read
Oral Health and Older Adults with Dementia
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, research suggests that there appears to be a link between poor oral health and dementia...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 17, 20233 min read
Healthy Ways to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Although providing an elder with a balanced, nourishing diet isn't too difficult, getting your loved one to actually eat the healthy...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Spirituality & Seniors
When we talk about faith and spirituality, it encompasses traditional religious forms of prayer and celebration shared by those of the...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Allergy Season: Keeping Seniors Safe
Spring has sprung! Longer days, sunnier skies, and yes, seasonal allergies! While allergies are often considered a condition that...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 20, 20234 min read
Fraud Prevention Month
March is considered Fraud Prevention Month and we wanted to share some tips on what to look for and how to protect yourself from fraud...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Hospice Care: A Guide for Families
Taking care of someone with a terminal illness is one of life's toughest and yet, most rewarding challenges due to the care and support...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 6, 20233 min read
Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease double every five years in people aged 65 and older, and this number is expected to triple to 14 million...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 20, 20233 min read
Visiting Elderly Loved Ones - What to Look For
During long weekends, holidays, religious celebrations, and family gatherings we are often seeing our elderly loved ones for the first...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 13, 20234 min read
Tips for Handling Elderly Emotional Outbursts
When we hear the term "temper tantrum", we often associate it with young or teenage children, however as the population ages and...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 20, 20231 min read
5 Things You Should Know About Dementia
It's easy to become overwhelmed by all of the information surrounding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. We at Ideal Caregivers 4u...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 16, 20233 min read
What are Alzheimer's and Dementia?
As part of our month-long series for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, today's blog will focus on what dementia and Alzheimer's disease are...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Dementia - Facts
In recognition of #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth, we will be providing information on dementia, its symptoms, causes, and stages. Visit our...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Every January in Canada, we recognize and support Alzheimer's Awareness Month to help spread the word about dementia, provide valuable...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 7, 20226 min read
Age in place with a reverse mortgage loan.
The family house is more than just a structure with four walls and a roof. The place is filled with memories-birthdays, first days at...
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