Fun Facts: Valentine's Day
This Sunday is Valentine's Day! A day celebrating love, friendship, and the most popular day for marriage proposals! We gathered a few...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Proteins for Heart Health
Proteins are an essential part of any diet. Combined with fats and carbohydrates, proteins provide balanced nutrient-rich options to any...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 9, 20212 min read
Kale Chickpea Salad with Trout
Today's heart-healthy recipe is from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation and pairs protein-rich fish and chickpeas with the...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 8, 20211 min read
Feb. 9: This Day in History
Share memories and special events in history with your elderly loved ones through conversation, images, or music! Start today with this...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Felt Hearts
Bringing back nostalgic activities like knitting or sewing can be both fun and therapeutic for elderly loved ones. In this week's...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: The Human Heart
Did you know that laughing is good for your heart? It reduces stress and gives a boost to your immune system! In keeping with our journey...
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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 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 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
Mar 7, 20202 min read
Daylight Saving Time Tips for Seniors
For most of us, daylight saving time means we have more hours of daylight in the evening to enjoy the outside. However, for senior...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 5, 20202 min read
Preventing Slips & Falls
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults in the country. Approximately, 20...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 13, 20203 min read
Sundowning
What is Sundowning? Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of Dementia. It occurs when a loved one becomes...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 4, 20203 min read
The Power of Walking for Older Adults
Not to be confused with power walking - although it is a healthy way to stay active - we are talking about the powerful benefits of...
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