Personalized Bracelets
Making a personal charm bracelet is a great way to engage both men and women in group or partner activities. Choosing bobbles and beads...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 25, 20211 min read
Canada Day Activities
On Thursday, July 1st, Canada will be celebrating its 154th birthday! One way to celebrate is with these activity sheets to share and do...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 18, 20211 min read
Summer Words Game for Seniors
Whether in a group, with partners, or on your own, a great way to make connections with familiar objects, events, and people is through...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 14, 20212 min read
Father's Day Craft
On Sunday, June 20th, we celebrate those who taught us the value of hard work, how to fix a broken "anything", and how important family...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 4, 20211 min read
Dot Painting
A wonderful way to create a work of art is by using simple tools and movements. Dot painting is particularly unique, as it uses simple...
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The Ideal Team
May 21, 20212 min read
Card Games for Seniors
Finding engaging activities for seniors can be a challenge, however, playing card games seem to be the one universal enjoyment for many...
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The Ideal Team
May 16, 20212 min read
Naming Spaces
For many seniors with dementia living in long-term care, easily locating familiar spaces, such as the community room, dining hall, or...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Mother's Day Bouquet
On May 9th, we celebrate Mother's Day! What better way to honour the mother's in our lives than by making a bouquet of flowers with them...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 23, 20211 min read
DIY Carousel Horse
Thinking back to our childhood experiences of Carnivals or Amusement Parks, we often think about cotton candy, prize-filled games,...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 16, 20212 min read
DIY Daisies!
We saw this cute craft online last week and just had to share! Made from cotton swabs, pipe-cleaners, and Play-Doh, these adorable...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 9, 20212 min read
Yarn Wraps
Using yarn, a familiar item for many elderly, in a repetitive manner is a great way to provide busy hands with a task, bring out their...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 2, 20212 min read
DIY Bunny Jar!
As April promises to bring in warmer, yet wetter weather, bunnies and other animals alike begin to emerge looking to dine on grass,...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 26, 20211 min read
Bird Craft
Sometimes the simplest activities are most effective in providing creative and social activities for your elderly loved one. Try this...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 19, 20211 min read
Cute Critters for Spring!
Spring is finally here! Warmer weather, longer daylight hours, blooming flowers and trees, and of course the appearance of those...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 17, 20213 min read
Spring Gardening!
Spring is on its way! To some, that means cleaning and sorting through different areas of your home, getting outdoors for much-needed...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 14, 20211 min read
Lucky Clover Craft
This Wednesday, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day! Legends say that finding a 4-leaf clover is considered a symbol of good luck. It is...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 3, 20212 min read
Spring into Health & Wellness
On March 20th, we usher in a new season - Spring! With this season comes warmer temperatures, blossoming trees and flowers, and renewed...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Easy DIY Play Dough!
Bring back memories of moulding, sculpting, rolling, and building with colourful Playdoh by creating your own! Using playdough with...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 12, 20212 min read
Baking Activities with Seniors
Just because Valentine's Day is over, doesn't mean we stop enjoying the sweet treats that come with the holiday! Baking with elderly...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Felt Hearts
Bringing back nostalgic activities like knitting or sewing can be both fun and therapeutic for elderly loved ones. In this week's...
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