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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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The Ideal Team
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Heart Attack: Know the Signs
Did you know that heart disease accounts for nearly half the deaths in Canada and often heart attack symptoms go unrecognized by 53% of...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Water Aerobics for Seniors
Looking for ways to continue your fitness efforts during these long cold winters? Try water aerobics! What is Water Aerobics? Sometimes...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Heart Disease & Prevention
February is Heart Health Month and the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation states that 9 in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 27, 20231 min read
Tips for Back Care
Taking care of your back, especially if you are a caregiver for others, is vital to your mobility, health, and daily functioning. As we...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Supporting Your Immune System
Building and maintaining our immune systems are vital during any age and season, however, as the winter season is in full effect, your...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Balloon Bowling for Seniors with Dementia
Physical activity, such as aerobics, strength training or simply playing fun games, is an excellent way to keep physically fit, but for...
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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
Dec 14, 20222 min read
Memory Care Games for Seniors with Dementia
Finding games for seniors with or without Alzheimer's or other Dementia related memory loss can be challenging. The Alzheimer's Society...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 12, 20223 min read
Stroke and Dementia
According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, stroke is now understood to be a powerful predictor of dementia — one-third of...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 5, 20221 min read
Women's Brain Health
The month of December is dedicated to recognizing the importance of brain health for women. In fact, on December 2nd it was the 4th...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 28, 20221 min read
Staying Healthy with Diabetes
In the final segment of our Diabetes Awareness Month series, we are discussing ways that you and your loved ones can stay healthy and...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Prediabetes
All month long we have been providing information to recognize Diabetes Awareness Month. In today's blog, we are discussing Prediabetes...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Aerobic Exercise & Diabetes
As we know, eating a balanced and healthy diet and getting daily physical activity can help maintain and improve our overall health. ...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 14, 20223 min read
Type 2 Diabetes
According to Diabetes Canada, "Ninety per cent of Canadians with diabetes are living with type 2 diabetes". Type 2 diabetes is a disease...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Resistance training and diabetes
Daily physical activity at any age and at any health range is beneficial for proper circulation, range of motion, mobility, and cognitive...
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