Springtime Characters
This Sunday, March 20th is the Spring Equinox! A wonderful day to celebrate the gifts that the spring season has to offer, such as...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Green Apple Smoothie
Smoothies are a wonderful option for getting essential vitamins and minerals into your daily diet. Especially as we age, it may become...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Mealtime with Seniors
As we age, we may experience difficulty swallowing, chewing and biting our food. This makes getting proper nutrition a challenge, but it...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 12, 20223 min read
Benefits of Leafy Greens!
Leafy greens are among the most nutritious vegetables available to us throughout the year. They’re extremely versatile (eat them raw,...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 11, 20221 min read
Friday Five: Mindfulness
During the month of March, many of us begin a mindfulness practice to prepare ourselves for the changing season, brush off the past, and...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 10, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: 1st Telephone Call
Today marks a remarkable day in history. It is the first day that a recognizable message was transmitted by phone by Scottish-Canadian...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 9, 20222 min read
St. Patrick's Day Tic-Tac-Toe
A great way to encourage seniors and older adults to participate in social activities are to provide familiar games and tasks from their...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 8, 20221 min read
Turmeric, Fig & Honey Yogurt
As we continue our series on #NutritionMonth, we borrow this delicious and nutritious recipe from Dieticians.ca in collaboration with...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Weight Loss & Seniors
As we age, it is natural to have weight fluctuations. However, when older adults lose weight quickly and without trying, it may be cause...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 4, 20221 min read
Upcoming Events March 5 - 11th
As the Ontario government has now lifted many pandemic restrictions on vaccine requirements and capacity limits around the Province,...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Key Facts About Hearing
Today, March 3rd, 2022 is #WorldHearingDay. This day has been organized by the World Health Organization to bring awareness on the...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 2, 20221 min read
St. Patrick's Day BINGO!
The month of March has begun! That means we are closer to the Spring season, but also to a festive celebration on Irish heritage - St....
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The Ideal Team
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Chicken with Garlic & Herbs
If you're looking for a food item that is so versatile when cooking meat, pasta, or vegetarian dishes and is packed with nutrients that...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 28, 20223 min read
5 Tips for Reducing 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
Feb 25, 20221 min read
Upcoming Events Feb. 26 - Mar. 3
As the city, and Province, begins to open up to more in-person events, we will be sharing some local, community-based and senior-friendly...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Fun Facts About Books!
Yesterday, we shared information and ideas on the benefits of reading aloud to seniors. So today we thought we would find some fun facts...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 23, 20222 min read
6 Benefits of Reading to the Elderly
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
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Maple Waldorf Salad
Walnuts are one of the oldest plant-based food items known in humankind. They also have the highest amount of antioxidants that may...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 21, 20222 min read
Self Love = Self Care
February is widely known as Heart Health Month. When we talk about heart health, we think about the foods we eat and the activities we...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Family Day!
Well, it's a long weekend for many of us! A holiday granted to us as a way to honour and celebrate families, and in turn (for those who...
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