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The Ideal Team
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Winter Word Puzzles
We all know the benefits of staying physically active as older adults, but what about our mental acuity? As we get older, maintaining and...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 8, 20222 min read
Turkey Ginger Soup
Last week we discussed the health benefits of Turmeric with its anti-inflammatory properties. Well, today we will focus on its close...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Mail
February 4th is ##ThankAMailCarrierDay! A day when we honour those who tirelessly deliver our letters, parcels, and other mail from...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup
Turmeric is one of the top inflammation-fighting superfoods, mainly due to its main active plant compound known as curcumin. Curcumin is...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: February is Here!
Well, January is drawing to a close, so we thought we would share some fun facts about the upcoming month! Share these fun facts with...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Beta Carotene & Zinc
In the final blog of our series on the Immune System and ways to support and maintain it, we are discussing the benefits and sources of...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Sweet Potato & Zucchini Hash
One of the best ways to support your immune system and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle as we age is to ensure you are getting the...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Tissue Paper Scene
In today’s activity, we are using simple materials to design a winter tree or a theme of your choice! It may take a bit of preparation...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 22, 20222 min read
3 Ways to Protect Yourself from E-mail Scams
For our blog today, we are happy to invite our guest contributor, Remi Goc, President of Ignite Web Solutions to share his top 3 tips for...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 21, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Squirrels!
January 21st celebrates these furry-tailed critters who are typically known for their garden shenanigans! That’s right, it’s...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Mushroom Soup
One way to boost our immune system is by adding fruits and vegetables to our daily diet. This not only provides a well-balanced meal plan...
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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
Jan 12, 20221 min read
Orange, Carrot & Ginger Juice
This 3-ingredient recipe is not only simple and delicious, but it is also a great way to boost your immune system! Packed with vitamins...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 10, 20222 min read
Winter Snowman Craft
One of the fun ways of celebrating the winter season is through arts and crafts. As we age, we tend to do less and less of these...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 5, 20222 min read
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Proper nutrition at any age is important to ensure a healthy and active lifestyle. However, as we age, a poor diet can have significant...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Fruit-topped Sponge Cake Dessert
As the year draws to a close, you may be looking for a lighter alternative to dessert to ring in the new year. Try this delicious, yet...
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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
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Seated Chair Exercise
As you gather during the holidays or when visiting elderly loved ones any time of year, keeping active is key to ensuring continued...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Spinach & Ricotta Pinwheels
This fun and simple appetizer are not only nutritious but delicious! Before baking, arrange each pinwheel in the shape of a Christmas...
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