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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The Ideal Team
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Classic Beef Stew
Enjoy this classic beef stew with your family during these cold Autumn evenings. A cozy combination of seasonal vegetables, hearty beef,...
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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 23, 20211 min read
Nov. 23: This Day in History
#OnThisDay history was made in magazine publication, sports, entertainment and in U.S. political history. Servicing the Ottawa Community...
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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 18, 20212 min read
Managing Medications
Seniors tend to have more medical conditions than any other age group, and as a result, take more prescription medications. A study of...
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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 16, 20211 min read
Nov. 16: This Day in History
1840 New Zealand becomes a separate colony, no longer administered by New South Wales, Australia. 1855 Missionary and explorer David...
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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 12, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Chicken Noodle Soup
The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup dates back to 6000 BC, and it was hippopotamus soup. Now, of course,...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 11, 20213 min read
Step by step guide on how to create and share your unique legacy.
By Nancy Dahdah ~End-of-Life Doula It is only when you - the artist of your life - decide what will be made of your life that it takes on...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Lemon Poppy Sugar Cookies
There are a number of ways we honour our Veterans and those who currently serve this country during #RemembranceDay. One way can be by...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Nov. 9: This Day in History
#Onthisday in history we celebrate innovation in science, sports, and entertainment. Servicing the Ottawa Community since 1998. We are...
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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
Nov 5, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Monopoly
On November 5th, 1935 Parker Brothers launch the board game Monopoly! Originally invented by a woman, an international phenomenon sold...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 4, 20211 min read
Movember for Men's Health
The month of November has begun and so has a greater awareness of men's health. Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 3, 20212 min read
Green Pea Risotto
Looking for a hearty, warm and creamy dish for dinner or as a side to your favourite protein? Try this delicious Green Pea Risotto!...
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