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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The Ideal Team
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Communication Cards For Memory Care
Communication Cards are visual tools that can be used to overcome communication difficulties with loved ones who are no longer able to...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Winter Olympics
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics have begun and many of our clients and elderly loved ones enjoy watching the sporting events on...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 15, 20221 min read
Broccoli Soup
Broccoli, and other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, brussels sprouts and kale, are rich in nutrients and compounds that have the...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 14, 20225 min read
The Art of Aging Gracefully
In today's health & wellness blog, we welcome guest contributor, Joe Nasrallah - Personal Coach. What We Can All Do to Help Us Get the...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 11, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: The Super Bowl
Well, it's that time of year again when we gather with friends, family, and the community to enjoy one of the most-watched television...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Winter Word Puzzles
We all know the benefits of staying physically active as older adults, but what about our mental acuity? As we get older, maintaining and...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 8, 20222 min read
Turkey Ginger Soup
Last week we discussed the health benefits of Turmeric with its anti-inflammatory properties. Well, today we will focus on its close...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Mail
February 4th is ##ThankAMailCarrierDay! A day when we honour those who tirelessly deliver our letters, parcels, and other mail from...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup
Turmeric is one of the top inflammation-fighting superfoods, mainly due to its main active plant compound known as curcumin. Curcumin is...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: February is Here!
Well, January is drawing to a close, so we thought we would share some fun facts about the upcoming month! Share these fun facts with...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Beta Carotene & Zinc
In the final blog of our series on the Immune System and ways to support and maintain it, we are discussing the benefits and sources of...
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