Button Tree Designs
As Summer continues to shine and bring heat and the blooming colours of August flowers, there are many opportunities for seniors to be...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 26, 20222 min read
Flower Pot Painting
Looking for a way to bring the outdoors in?! Why not paint your own flower pot and plant a variety of colourful flowers, herbs, or...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 19, 20222 min read
Paper Birdhouse Craft
Today's craft is one that many older adults really enjoy doing with their loved ones. It's easy, colourful, and can be kept indoors, but...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Music Therapy & Activities
It's hard to find someone who doesn't appreciate music. From grandparents to young children, music transcends all ages, cultures, and...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 29, 20221 min read
Canada Day Activity Pages
Tomorrow we celebrate 155 years as a country! An exciting day for those of us that call Canada home. Whether you are celebrating with...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 24, 20221 min read
Ottawa Events: June 24 - July 4th, 2022
Now that the weather is improving and more venues are opening up for visitors, it's important to get out there and enjoy all the things...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 22, 20222 min read
DIY Painted Coasters
Participating in arts and crafts activities is a great way to spend time with your elderly loved one. These activities will bring out...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 17, 20221 min read
5 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day
As you may know, this Sunday is Father's Day! A day to celebrate the strong, caring men in our lives. These can be any men in your life...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Benefits of Word Searches
Spending time working on puzzles, crosswords, and word searches is a great way to boost brain activity, increase, focus, and get some...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 8, 20222 min read
Dice Game for Men & Other Seniors
Playing a variety of games, either board games or physical games like horseshoe/bean bag toss, is a great way to get senior men involved...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 3, 20221 min read
Ottawa Events - June 1- 5, 2022
Now that the weather is improving and more venues are opening up for visitors, it's important to get out there and enjoy all the things...
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The Ideal Team
May 31, 20222 min read
Rock Painting Activity
Painting is one of the many activities older adults enjoy. Luckily it is also one of the easiest to plan, prep, and provide to seniors in...
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The Ideal Team
May 27, 20221 min read
Flashback Friday: 3 Little Pigs
Many of us are familiar with popular fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk, but few animation studios and...
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The Ideal Team
May 26, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Paper Airplanes
On May 26th each year, National Paper Airplane Day honours this simple aeronautical toy that has been around for thousands of years. This...
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The Ideal Team
May 20, 20221 min read
Flashback Friday: May 20th
In keeping with this week's theme on birds, why not celebrate flight in what could be called a bird-like feat of human engineering! Now,...
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The Ideal Team
May 18, 20222 min read
Handmade Bird Feeder
As the spring season continues, you may notice more and more wildlife scurrying about like squirrels, chipmunks, and of course, birds! By...
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The Ideal Team
May 4, 20221 min read
Connect the Dots
Games such as crossword puzzles, word searches, and sudoku have a number of benefits to cognitive and memory health. But, did you know...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 27, 20222 min read
Pressed Flowers
As Spring begins, flowers start to bloom and it's a beautiful sight! Many of us want to preserve the colourful beauty of new flowers and...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 19, 20222 min read
These Hands...
Some of the most beautiful and profound moments we share with loved ones are those done with our hands. Whether it is for a handshake,...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 15, 20221 min read
5 Ways to Spend the Holidays with Your Senior Loved One
Easter has arrived, and for those who celebrate it can be a time of great family traditions and gatherings. For many, spending time with...
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