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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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The Ideal Team
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Valentine's Day Card
Yes, it's that time again! February has arrived and with it comes feelings of love, visions of pink and red paper hearts, and tastes of...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Community Quilt
Quiltmaking has been around for centuries for protection and insulation during cold weather, but also as a way for families to...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 15, 20211 min read
Shaving Foam Art!
We're not sure who thought to combine shaving cream and acrylic paint, but it's a work of art! Here what you need: Shaving cream (some...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Benefits of Reading Aloud to Seniors
Reading, whether it's novels, newspapers, or other texts, can benefit everyone at any age. As we age, this relaxing pastime can often be...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 10, 20212 min read
Geometric Art Using Painter's Tape
One of the easiest ways to get the creative juices flowing is through art. You may not be a well-renowned painter, sculptor, or...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 27, 20201 min read
Noisemaker Craft for NYE!
The start of the new year is approaching and what better way to celebrate the end of 2020 than by making a lot of noise! Usher in the new...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 20, 20202 min read
Pasta Christmas Wreath
Nowadays you can buy just about any shape, size, and colour dried pasta, however, did you ever think to use them as a piece of art? Back...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Penguin Craft
One of the most adorable animals representing the season of Winter, cold, snowy days, and playful movements is the penguin! We wanted to...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 2, 20201 min read
Matching Game
An important part of mental health and fitness in older adults is by using a variety of games such as crosswords, sudoku, and puzzles. ...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Advent Calendar
Yesterday, Sunday, November 29th, was the first day of Advent, celebrated by those of the Catholic faith. The first day of Advent is the...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 22, 20201 min read
Stick & Twig Christmas Tree
Have fun making this adorable Christmas tree with your elderly loved one or those in your care. Using items from nature and a few...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 15, 20202 min read
Snowflake Ornament
As winter begins to impress us with its beauty, we are reminded of the unique and often playful designs of snowflakes. In today's...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 13, 20201 min read
World Kindness Day
Observed globally in many countries, World Kindness Day is a way to show gratitude to others and perform good deeds to those in your...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 8, 20202 min read
Field of Painted Poppies
Originally called Armistice Day, Remembrance Day is celebrated to mark the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday,...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 18, 20202 min read
Sock Craft Ideas
Ever wonder what to do with old worn-out socks, mismatched pairs, and those elusive single socks that made it through the dryer cycle...
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