Stick & Twig Christmas Tree
Have fun making this adorable Christmas tree with your elderly loved one or those in your care. Using items from nature and a few...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Gingerbread Cookies
You may have already savoured the taste of this deliciously spiced holiday treat, but did you know some of its origins? Sit back and...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 18, 20203 min read
The Power of Pets
We have all heard the old adage "dogs are man's best friend", but little did we know just how true that phrase is! As we age, our circle...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 16, 20201 min read
Nov. 17: This Day in History
From air travel to meteor showers to Presidential mishaps, this is November 17th! #history #facts #music #historical #events #airtravel...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 13, 20201 min read
World Kindness Day
Observed globally in many countries, World Kindness Day is a way to show gratitude to others and perform good deeds to those in your...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 11, 20202 min read
Sit-to-stand Exercise
Performing daily activities as simple as standing up from a chair, the toilet, or getting up from bed can be quite challenging for many...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 9, 20201 min read
Nov. 10: This Day in History
From motorcycles to long-distance calls, to a groundbreaking children's television show, this day in history was a busy one! #history...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 8, 20202 min read
Field of Painted Poppies
Originally called Armistice Day, Remembrance Day is celebrated to mark the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday,...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Nachos!
Celebrate National Nachos Day with a delicious nachos dish and these fun facts! #nachos #mexico #mexican #dinner #lunch #snack #tortillas...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Effects of Daylight Savings Time on Elderly
It's been a few days since we had to change the clocks back one-hour here in Canada, and some of us may already be feeling the negative...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 21, 20202 min read
Stuttering Awareness Day
In 1998, International Stuttering Awareness Day was created and developed to raise public awareness of stuttering, which affects one...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 21, 20201 min read
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Today is National Pumpkin Cheesecake day! What better way to celebrate that sharing this delicious, no-bake recipe! Find the full recipe...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 18, 20202 min read
Sock Craft Ideas
Ever wonder what to do with old worn-out socks, mismatched pairs, and those elusive single socks that made it through the dryer cycle...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 13, 20201 min read
Turkey Casserole
Have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? Why not make it into another hearty dish to serve for lunch or dinner this week! Try this easy...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 11, 20202 min read
Paper Plate Pumpkins!
Who said you can't bring out the glow of a Jack-o-Lantern into your home without the mess of carving and scooping out pumpkin seeds!? Try...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 7, 20201 min read
Turkey Trot!
One popular activity held during Thanksgiving, typically in the United States, is the annual Turkey Trot! A Turkey Trot is usually...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Paint Pour
Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fascinating technique of fluid movement on a canvas. Using a few materials and your own movements, you and...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 7, 20202 min read
Labour Day Activity
We thought it would be fun to share a list of professions that our elderly loved ones, and those in our care, can remember and relate to...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 21, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Siblings
It's well known that having a brother or sister can have quite an impact on your life as young children and as older adults. Siblings,...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Jar Lid Sun Catchers
Sun catchers are instant pick-me-ups! Placing these colourful ornaments on your windows is a great way to brighten your space and your...
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