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The Ideal Team
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Black Bean Brownies
Yes, you read that correctly - brownies made with black beans! This surprisingly delicious and nutritious flourless treat will delight...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Benefits of Word Searches
Spending time working on puzzles, crosswords, and word searches is a great way to boost brain activity, increase, focus, and get some...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Chairs That Rock! Health Benefits of Rocking Chairs on the Elderly
What comes to mind when you hear the word rocking chair? A front porch in the southern States? Vintage furniture in your granny's...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 10, 20221 min read
Tips for Summer Skin
Keeping yourself and your elderly loved ones safe and protected while enjoying the summer months is vital to maintaining healthy skin....
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The Ideal Team
Jun 8, 20222 min read
Dice Game for Men & Other Seniors
Playing a variety of games, either board games or physical games like horseshoe/bean bag toss, is a great way to get senior men involved...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 7, 20221 min read
Cherry Clafouti
June is when a wide variety of cherries become available in Ontario! What better way to celebrate the season than with this delicious...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 6, 20222 min read
Best Foods for Aging Men
As we continue our June series to celebrate and honour Men's Health Month, our blog today discusses the 7 best foods for senior or aging...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 3, 20221 min read
Ottawa Events - June 1- 5, 2022
Now that the weather is improving and more venues are opening up for visitors, it's important to get out there and enjoy all the things...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 1, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Stethoscopes!
You rarely see a doctor without a stethoscope nowadays, but what are its origins!? Stethoscopes have been around for hundreds of years...
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The Ideal Team
May 31, 20222 min read
Rock Painting Activity
Painting is one of the many activities older adults enjoy. Luckily it is also one of the easiest to plan, prep, and provide to seniors in...
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The Ideal Team
May 31, 20222 min read
Mashed Potato Cakes
Do you find you always have leftover mashed potatoes? Well, this is a great way to load them up for a wonderful side dish or a light...
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The Ideal Team
May 27, 20221 min read
Flashback Friday: 3 Little Pigs
Many of us are familiar with popular fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk, but few animation studios and...
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The Ideal Team
May 26, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Paper Airplanes
On May 26th each year, National Paper Airplane Day honours this simple aeronautical toy that has been around for thousands of years. This...
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The Ideal Team
May 20, 20221 min read
Flashback Friday: May 20th
In keeping with this week's theme on birds, why not celebrate flight in what could be called a bird-like feat of human engineering! Now,...
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The Ideal Team
May 18, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Birds
This week, we have been exploring the topic of birds, so today, we thought we would share some fun and interesting facts about this often...
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The Ideal Team
May 18, 20222 min read
Handmade Bird Feeder
As the spring season continues, you may notice more and more wildlife scurrying about like squirrels, chipmunks, and of course, birds! By...
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The Ideal Team
May 17, 20222 min read
Asparagus Tart
For centuries, asparagus was considered a luxury and praised for its distinctive flavour by such famous figures as Julius Caesar, Louis...
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The Ideal Team
May 13, 20221 min read
Travel Food Tips
Now that May is here, we begin to see more and more opportunities to travel - locally or globally. If you are travelling with seniors,...
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The Ideal Team
May 12, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Origami
Origami is an ancient art form believed to have been around for nearly 2000 years, derived from the Japanese tradition of paper folding....
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The Ideal Team
May 11, 20222 min read
Craft: Fork Stamped Dandelions
Take part in this fun and exciting summer craft suitable for all ages. Fork stamped dandelions. Breaking out the paint and having a...
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