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The Ideal Team
Feb 21, 20222 min read
Self Love = Self Care
February is widely known as Heart Health Month. When we talk about heart health, we think about the foods we eat and the activities we...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 14, 20225 min read
The Art of Aging Gracefully
In today's health & wellness blog, we welcome guest contributor, Joe Nasrallah - Personal Coach. What We Can All Do to Help Us Get the...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Beta Carotene & Zinc
In the final blog of our series on the Immune System and ways to support and maintain it, we are discussing the benefits and sources of...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Tips for Seniors: New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is approaching! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the goodness of the past year and renew our hopes for the upcoming...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Seated Chair Exercise
As you gather during the holidays or when visiting elderly loved ones any time of year, keeping active is key to ensuring continued...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 25, 20212 min read
Flossing Tips for Seniors
Flossing and all oral/mouth care are vital to the health and wellbeing of older adults and seniors. This process removes food and...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Managing Medications
Seniors tend to have more medical conditions than any other age group, and as a result, take more prescription medications. A study of...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 11, 20213 min read
Step by step guide on how to create and share your unique legacy.
By Nancy Dahdah ~End-of-Life Doula It is only when you - the artist of your life - decide what will be made of your life that it takes on...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 4, 20211 min read
Movember for Men's Health
The month of November has begun and so has a greater awareness of men's health. Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Health Benefits of Chocolate
Happy #NationalChocolateDay! Today, for those in the United States, is a day to honour this delicious treat, but in fact, World...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 21, 20212 min read
Benefits of Witch Hazel on Skin
Today, in America, it is #NationalWitchHazelDay! We are not sure of the day's origins, however, the benefits of witch hazel and its uses...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Staying Hydrated as You Age
It's "easy" in the summer months to stay hydrated. Often we are busy being active outdoors or the temperatures are so high, we know when...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot!
One popular activity held during Thanksgiving, typically in the United States, is the annual Turkey Trot! A Turkey Trot is usually...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 30, 20212 min read
3 Tips to Get Active
The Autumn season has officially started and it's a great time to be active! Not only is the weather outdoors more comfortable with the...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 23, 20212 min read
Benefits of Geriatric Massage
According to Statistics Canada, the aging of our population has led to seniors over the age of 65 outnumbering children in Canada,...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 16, 20213 min read
Food-Borne Illness & Prevention
Making meals for your family and elderly loved ones, or clients in your care can be a challenging task, especially when considering...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Stretches for Seniors
As we age, we tend to lose flexibility in our muscles. Our bodies begin to ache and we feel slight discomfort or pain in our joints...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 1, 20212 min read
Seasonal Flu: Know the F.A.C.T.S
September is here and so are the cooler temperatures! As the weather begins to change, protecting yourself and your loved ones during...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 18, 20212 min read
Dysphagia
For some older adults, having trouble swallowing when eating solid food and/or drinking liquids can cause a variety of challenges in...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 15, 20213 min read
The Top 10 MYTHS for Dementia / Alzheimer's disease.
Myth 1: Dementia / Alzheimer's disease diagnosis does not mean that life is over as we know it. The average person lives 4 to 8 years...
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