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The Ideal Team
Aug 16, 20233 min read
Understanding Shingles
There is a growing number of cases of shingles in Canada. Approximately 130,000 Canadians are diagnosed with shingles each year, and...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 9, 20233 min read
Understanding COPD and the Elderly
Living with a chronic disease can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. One such condition is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Seizures: What You Need to Know
According to Epilepsy Ontario, approximately 1 in 100 Canadians have epilepsy. The highest number of new cases are in seniors and young...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 26, 20233 min read
Understanding Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic and progressive condition...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors
As we age, it becomes increasingly important to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. One activity that has gained popularity among...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 13, 20234 min read
Ten Summer Outdoor Activities for Seniors
Summer is a wonderful time for seniors to enjoy the great outdoors and engage in various activities that promote physical and mental...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 28, 20233 min read
Understanding Feeding Tubes for People with ALS
Individuals may experience difficulty eating and swallowing as ALS progresses, leading to malnutrition and dehydration. To ensure...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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 14, 20232 min read
ALS: Symptoms, Diagnostic Testing, and Treatment
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 7, 20233 min read
The Importance of Nutrition for Those with ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve...
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The Ideal Team
May 31, 20233 min read
ALS Awareness Month
June is ALS Awareness Month. According to the ALS Society of Canada, more than 200,000 people around the world are living with ALS, with...
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The Ideal Team
May 24, 20235 min read
Cataracts: Signs & Symptoms
In our ongoing series for #VisionHealthMonth, our focus in today's blog is on a common age-related concern: Cataracts. Cataracts are a...
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The Ideal Team
May 16, 20233 min read
Glaucoma: What You Need to Know
One of the leading causes of blindness, affecting more than 450,000 Canadians, Glaucoma affects the optic nerve in the eye, resulting in...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 26, 20233 min read
Caring for Your Oral Health
Seniors are living longer than ever before. Advances in oral health care prevention and disease treatment mean that many seniors will...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 19, 20234 min read
Gum Disease & Seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "older Americans with the poorest oral health tend to be those who are...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Walking: Powerful Benefits for Seniors
Let's talk about the powerful benefits of walking as we begin to age. We know the old adage of "East Less, Move More" to maintain a...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 29, 20232 min read
The Benefits of Birdwatching
Now that spring has arrived, finding suitable activities for your older adult's health and well-being is even easier, especially when the...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Facts About Tinnitus
Ever think that there is noise or ringing in your ears? This is commonly known as Tinnitus. It is a common problem affecting nearly 35%...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 8, 20234 min read
Liver Disease
Did you know that 1 in 4 Canadians may be affected by liver disease?! In Canada, March is Liver Awareness Month where organizations such...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 1, 20232 min read
Degenerative Scoliosis
When we think of Scoliosis, we often think about it affecting mainly adolescents, however, adult-onset Scoliosis is quite common. ...
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