Helping Loved Ones with Glaucoma
If you have a loved one with glaucoma, you can help him or her adjust to low vision challenges in a variety of ways. However, it's...
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The Ideal Team
May 14, 20231 min read
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup
As Vision Health Month continues, we wanted to share a delicious recipe that can help your senior loved one's eye health. In 2013, the...
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The Ideal Team
May 7, 20231 min read
Mediterranean Rice Salad with Tuna
It may still be spring, but the freshness of summer is found in this delicious and nutritious salad - with fresh herbs, tuna, olives, and...
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The Ideal Team
May 5, 20234 min read
Tips for Seniors: 'Google Home' Commands
Imagine how nice it would be to sit back, relax, and order a device that told you the time, found a recipe, or reminded you to take an...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 30, 20232 min read
Overnight Chia Pudding
If you're one to scroll through a number of colourful, healthy, exciting new recipes, you may have seen the ingredient "chia seeds" come...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 26, 20233 min read
Caring for Your Oral Health
Seniors are living longer than ever before. Advances in oral health care prevention and disease treatment mean that many seniors will...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 24, 20233 min read
Oral Health and Older Adults with Dementia
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, research suggests that there appears to be a link between poor oral health and dementia...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 19, 20234 min read
Gum Disease & Seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "older Americans with the poorest oral health tend to be those who are...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 17, 20233 min read
Healthy Ways to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Although providing an elder with a balanced, nourishing diet isn't too difficult, getting your loved one to actually eat the healthy...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 16, 20235 min read
Nutrition & Gum Disease
Combating Gum Disease with These Nutrients Gum disease is naturally fought by a healthy body. However, there are some nutrients that work...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Senior Dental Care: Tips for Caregivers
No matter your age, proper dental and oral hygiene is key to our health and wellness. However, as we age, we may need to make some...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Walking: Powerful Benefits for Seniors
Let's talk about the powerful benefits of walking as we begin to age. We know the old adage of "East Less, Move More" to maintain a...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Spirituality & Seniors
When we talk about faith and spirituality, it encompasses traditional religious forms of prayer and celebration shared by those of the...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 2, 20232 min read
Tips for Adding Healthy Fruits & Veggies to a Senior's Diet
Getting most individuals to add more fruits and vegetables into their diet has always been the goal of most doctors and other health...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 29, 20232 min read
The Benefits of Birdwatching
Now that spring has arrived, finding suitable activities for your older adult's health and well-being is even easier, especially when the...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Allergy Season: Keeping Seniors Safe
Spring has sprung! Longer days, sunnier skies, and yes, seasonal allergies! While allergies are often considered a condition that...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 26, 20233 min read
Pureed Diet Options for Seniors
As we age, nutrition becomes increasingly varied and at times difficult to manage. Getting the proper nutrition for older adults can be...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 20, 20234 min read
Fraud Prevention Month
March is considered Fraud Prevention Month and we wanted to share some tips on what to look for and how to protect yourself from fraud...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Benefits of Smoothies
There are many options for getting in the nutrients and vitamins you need to keep yourself and your elderly loved ones healthy. Smoothies...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Facts About Tinnitus
Ever think that there is noise or ringing in your ears? This is commonly known as Tinnitus. It is a common problem affecting nearly 35%...
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