Understanding Feeding Tubes for People with ALS
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Individuals may experience difficulty eating and swallowing as ALS progresses, leading to malnutrition and dehydration. To ensure...
The Ideal Team
- Jun 26, 2023
- 3 min
National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day
Did you know that cancer is expected to strike one in two Canadians in their lifetime, yet most are unaware of cancer wellness programs...
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The Ideal Team
- Jun 14, 2023
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ALS: Symptoms, Diagnostic Testing, and Treatment
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve...
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The Ideal Team
- Jun 12, 2023
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Caregiver Fatigue & ALS
Caregiving for a Loved One with ALS Caring for a loved one with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) can be a challenging and emotional...
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The Ideal Team
- Jun 7, 2023
- 3 min
The Importance of Nutrition for Those with ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve...
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The Ideal Team
- Jun 5, 2023
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Adaptive Equipment for ALS: Tips for Caregivers
Adaptive equipment and assistive technology can help people with ALS perform daily routines, maintain independence longer, and live more...
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The Ideal Team
- Jun 4, 2023
- 2 min
Strawberry Cheesecake Shake
June is ALS Awareness Month! All month long, we will be sharing recipes, articles, and tips on how to best support an ALS diagnosis in...
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The Ideal Team
- May 31, 2023
- 3 min
ALS Awareness Month
June is ALS Awareness Month. According to the ALS Society of Canada, more than 200,000 people around the world are living with ALS, with...
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The Ideal Team
- May 30, 2023
- 3 min
You can detect Alzheimer's or dementia from the comfort of your own home through the use of the SAGE
If your elderly loved one has trouble with memory, decision-making, or thinking, here's what you can do. You can complete this...
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The Ideal Team
- May 28, 2023
- 2 min
Walnut Crusted Trout with Spinach and Pear Salad
As we close out our series for #VisionHealthMonth, we thought we would share a healthy, flavourful, and nutritious main dish that you can...
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The Ideal Team
- May 24, 2023
- 5 min
Cataracts: Signs & Symptoms
In our ongoing series for #VisionHealthMonth, our focus in today's blog is on a common age-related concern: Cataracts. Cataracts are a...
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The Ideal Team
- May 22, 2023
- 7 min
Cataract Surgery: Tips for Caregivers
Healthy Eyes & Dementia If your loved one has both dementia and cataracts, they may benefit even more from receiving corrective eye care....
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The Ideal Team
- May 21, 2023
- 2 min
Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup
We often hear about Vitamin A for eye health, but did you know the mineral zinc also contributes to proper eye health and functioning?...
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The Ideal Team
- May 17, 2023
- 3 min
Glaucoma: What You Need to Know
One of the leading causes of blindness, affecting more than 450,000 Canadians, Glaucoma affects the optic nerve in the eye, resulting in...
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The Ideal Team
- May 15, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
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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, 2023
- 4 min
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
- May 1, 2023
- 4 min
10 Tips for Medication Management
It is common for seniors to take multiple medications throughout the day, often making it easy to get them mixed up. 78% of seniors take...
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The Ideal Team
- Apr 30, 2023
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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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