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The Ideal Team
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: April Fools Day
Tomorrow is April 1st and that means you may begin noticing unusual stories pop up online or in the media, seeing practical jokes being...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 30, 20223 min read
Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors
Spring has always been a time for rejuvenation, fresh starts, and the de-cluttering of our homes. Spring cleaning can be both rewarding...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 29, 20221 min read
Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad
Using the freshness and beauty of strawberries and apples, this easy dish is a perfect complement to your Spring season meal plans. Add...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 27, 20222 min read
Putting a Spring into Your Step this Season!
Spring has begun with all of its varying weather patterns here in the Ottawa region. One day it may be mild and sunny - the next day...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 25, 20221 min read
5 Tips for a Healthy Spring Inside and Out
Get some spring in your step with these quick tips on how to maintain your health during the season! Servicing the Ottawa Community since...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 24, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Sunflowers
Did you know that these beautiful sunny flowers are native to North America being first grown over 5,000 years ago!? Sunflowers are...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 23, 20221 min read
Sunflower Painting
Many of us can imagine the beauty of a sunflower field in full bloom; it simply brings a smile to our faces. Why not try to re-create...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 22, 20221 min read
Tomato Puff Pastry Tart
Try this delicious and simple dish today! This Tomato Tart uses a light puff pastry as its dough base, making it similar to pizza,...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 20, 20222 min read
Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
It is officially the first full day of Spring! Now, depending on where you live, it may not look like Spring out there, but that doesn't...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 18, 20221 min read
Happy Acts!
In honour and celebration of the International Day of Happiness happening this Sunday, March 20th, 2022, we encourage you to spread some...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 17, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated for over 1,500 years with the earliest known celebrations held in the 17th...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 16, 20221 min read
Springtime Characters
This Sunday, March 20th is the Spring Equinox! A wonderful day to celebrate the gifts that the spring season has to offer, such as...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Green Apple Smoothie
Smoothies are a wonderful option for getting essential vitamins and minerals into your daily diet. Especially as we age, it may become...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Mealtime with Seniors
As we age, we may experience difficulty swallowing, chewing and biting our food. This makes getting proper nutrition a challenge, but it...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 12, 20223 min read
Benefits of Leafy Greens!
Leafy greens are among the most nutritious vegetables available to us throughout the year. They’re extremely versatile (eat them raw,...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 11, 20221 min read
Friday Five: Mindfulness
During the month of March, many of us begin a mindfulness practice to prepare ourselves for the changing season, brush off the past, and...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 10, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: 1st Telephone Call
Today marks a remarkable day in history. It is the first day that a recognizable message was transmitted by phone by Scottish-Canadian...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 9, 20222 min read
St. Patrick's Day Tic-Tac-Toe
A great way to encourage seniors and older adults to participate in social activities are to provide familiar games and tasks from their...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 8, 20221 min read
Turmeric, Fig & Honey Yogurt
As we continue our series on #NutritionMonth, we borrow this delicious and nutritious recipe from Dieticians.ca in collaboration with...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Weight Loss & Seniors
As we age, it is natural to have weight fluctuations. However, when older adults lose weight quickly and without trying, it may be cause...
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