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The Ideal Team
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Heart-Healthy Pasta Salad
February is Heart month! So we decided to share a heart-healthy recipe from the Heart & Stroke Foundation. This deliciously light pasta...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Feb. 2: This Day in History
On this day in history, music and live entertainment at their best! Play a few chords, sing along, or watch a favourite performance with...
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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 28, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Puzzles
Today is National Puzzle Day! Founded by Jodi Jill in 2002 to celebrate her love of puzzles, many soon joined in the fun by assembling...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Red Lentil & Chickpea Soup
Looking for a warm dish to bring you in from the cold? Try this flavourful soup recipe using easy to find pantry staples and a little...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Jan. 26: This Day in History
On this day in history, groundbreaking moments in the Olympics, Disneyland, and music and television! Share these moments, along with...
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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 20, 20215 min read
Cannabis and its Benefits for Seniors
We often hear about the benefits of the use of Cannabis, or Medical Marijuana, on adults as a form of health maintenance and/or for...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 19, 20211 min read
Smoothies for Health
There are many options for getting in the nutrients and vitamins you need to keep yourself and your elderly loved ones healthy. Some...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Strawberry Ice Cream!
We were super surprised to learn that today...in JANUARY (right in the middle of winter)...is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day! Not...
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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 12, 20211 min read
Soup for Brain Health
There are a number of foods rich in vitamins and nutrients to aid in brain health, such as salmon, leafy greens, berries, and walnuts. ...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 6, 20212 min read
Winter Skin Care Tips
As winter continues, we are quickly reminded to find ways to keep our skin from drying and cracking under the harshest of elements. With...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!
Happy National #UglyChristmasSweaterDay! It began in 2011 when a group of ugly Christmas sweater lovers created National Ugly Christmas...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 16, 20201 min read
Senior Loneliness During the Holidays
For many of us, this is a season of joyful celebration, the gathering of friends and family, and the sharing of traditional meals,...
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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 19, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Gingerbread Cookies
You may have already savoured the taste of this deliciously spiced holiday treat, but did you know some of its origins? Sit back and...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 18, 20203 min read
The Power of Pets
We have all heard the old adage "dogs are man's best friend", but little did we know just how true that phrase is! As we age, our circle...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Effects of Daylight Savings Time on Elderly
It's been a few days since we had to change the clocks back one-hour here in Canada, and some of us may already be feeling the negative...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Halloween Safety Tips for the Elderly
Halloween is a time when young children dress up as their favourite action hero, princess, or cartoon character and collect delicious...
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