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The Ideal Team
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Winter Polar Bear Craft
As we prepare for the colder snowy weather this winter, cozy up with this cute winter polar bear craft! Please note** This activity has a...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 14, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Penguins!
As we begin to feel cooler temperatures and see a bit more snow and ice on the ground, it inspired us to learn more about the animals...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Make Some Noise on NYE!
Ever wonder what to do with all that leftover gift wrapping and boxes?! Usher in the new year with this fun New Years’ Eve noisemaker...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 26, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Black Friday
As the day after American Thanksgiving is here, consumers head out to their favourite stores (some sleeping overnight in storefronts!) to...
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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 24, 20212 min read
Stuffed Butternut Squash
A great way to celebrate seasonal vegetables is with this delicious stuffed butternut squash recipe (originally found here). High in...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 22, 20212 min read
Paper Doily Christmas Trees
For some of us, Christmas shopping has already begun as we anticipate gathering more with family and friends this year. So why not begin...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Flower Ice Bowl
Whether it's fruit, cold drinks, or desserts, you can serve anything chilled in one of these decorative flower ice bowls. Despite their...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 15, 20212 min read
An Ombre Pinecone Craft
We went for a walk in our neighbourhood and we found many beautiful pinecones in the paths of the Trans Canada Trails of Stittsville,...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Potato Stamp Poppies
A favourite activity with our elderly clients during Remembrance Day uses paint, potatoes, and poppies! Create this beautiful and simple...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 27, 20212 min read
Tapioca Pudding
Tapioca is a starch from the roots of the cassava plant, which is native to Brazil. It can take many forms, but the small pearls are...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Turkey & Brie Sandwich
Have some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving!? Why not try this delicious bistro-style sandwich for your next lunch! Bistro Turkey & Brie...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Oct. 12: This Day in History
#Onthisday in history, we celebrate innovation, entertainment, and historical debuts! #history #october #facts #seniorcare #seniorliving...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 4, 20212 min read
Pine Cone Crafts
At this time of year, finding natural objects such as leaves, pine cones, and twigs are easy to find and most importantly they make great...
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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 8, 20211 min read
Hot Apple Cider
Here in the Ottawa region, we have had more than a couple of cooler evenings lately. It inspired us to search for a delicious, warm, and...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 7, 20211 min read
September 7: This Day in History
#Onthisday in history we are reminded of innovative technologies, sporting triumphs, and the emergence of battle. Servicing the Ottawa...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Pear Crumble Recipe
Welcome to the first day of September! A month of transition from the hot summer days to the cool crisp weather of Fall. This month is...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 30, 20211 min read
August 31: This Day in History
From inventions to entertainment and sports to a tragedy that shocked the world, it all happened #onthisday. Servicing the Ottawa...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 26, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Mary Poppins
On this day in 1964, the Disney film Mary Poppins, starring Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke, premiered in Los Angeles. Here are some fun...
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