Building Block Activities for Seniors
Building blocks, like LEGO, have been associated with children's toys since their introduction in the early 1950s, but these fantastic...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 27, 20222 min read
Snowball Cookies
Looking for a quick and easy - not to mention tasty - holiday cookie treat!? A family tradition, these snowball cookies are a...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 21, 20222 min read
D.I.Y. Snow Globe!
Do you remember the feeling of shaking your first snow globe and watching the snowflakes swirl? Remember how magical it was? We were...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Carrot & Parsnip Soup
Looking for a warm and cozy meal to celebrate the holidays or simply to enjoy the long days of winter? Look no further - this delicious...
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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 13, 20222 min read
Beet, Mandarin & Farro Salad
There are a number of superfoods considered effective for the health and maintenance of your brain. One such food is beets. As mental...
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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 9, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Christmas Cards
Today is #ChristmasCardDay! Each year around this time many of us begin the fine art of mailing holiday cards to friends and loved ones...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 7, 20226 min read
Age in place with a reverse mortgage loan.
The family house is more than just a structure with four walls and a roof. The place is filled with memories-birthdays, first days at...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Grilled Salmon with Tomato and Basil
Not surprisingly, there are a variety of foods that assist in boosting your brain's health and overall well-being. One such food item is...
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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
Dec 2, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Poinsettias
December has arrived, and with it comes the lush and colourful plants, trees, and decor that line the indoors and outdoors throughout our...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Advent Calendar
This past Sunday, November 27th, was the first day of Advent, celebrated by those of the Catholic faith. The first day of Advent is the...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Chicken & White Bean Stew
In our ongoing series for Diabetes Awareness Month, we are sharing a delicious and hearty stew recipe, filled with protein and fibre...
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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 25, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Eiffel Tower
When sharing memories and starting conversations with your elderly loved ones, consider familiar topics such as famous landmarks like the...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Appleberry crisp
A delicious recipe low on sugar and high in flavour, this Apple and Blueberry Crisp recipe is sure to please at your next gathering or a...
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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 18, 20221 min read
St. Peter's Basilica
#OnThisDay in 1626, St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated, replacing an earlier basilica on the same site and becoming the world's largest...
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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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