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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Senior Care
The Ideal Team
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
Allergy Season: Keeping Seniors Safe
Spring has sprung! Longer days, sunnier skies, and yes, seasonal allergies! While allergies are often considered a condition that...
The Ideal Team
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
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...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 22
- 3 min
Vision Health for Seniors
As we get older, we may start to notice a change in our vision. It may be that you start wearing glasses to read your favourite book or...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 20
- 4 min
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...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 19
- 2 min
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...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 15
- 2 min
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%...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Hospice Care: A Guide for Families
Taking care of someone with a terminal illness is one of life's toughest and yet, most rewarding challenges due to the care and support...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 8
- 4 min
Liver Disease
Did you know that 1 in 4 Canadians may be affected by liver disease?! In Canada, March is Liver Awareness Month where organizations such...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 6
- 3 min
Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease double every five years in people aged 65 and older, and this number is expected to triple to 14 million...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 5
- 4 min
Healthy Snack Ideas for Seniors
Often, mealtime can be quite challenging for the elderly, especially those in long-term care or living alone in their private home. Some...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Degenerative Scoliosis
When we think of Scoliosis, we often think about it affecting mainly adolescents, however, adult-onset Scoliosis is quite common. ...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 27
- 4 min
Senior Care Plans
Seeking outside care for your elderly loved one requires sharing important information about the individual's health concerns and...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 26
- 4 min
Benefits of Calcium
Calcium is an essential nutrient necessary for a number of functions within the body and for maintaining overall health. Calcium is the...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 20
- 3 min
Visiting Elderly Loved Ones - What to Look For
During long weekends, holidays, religious celebrations, and family gatherings we are often seeing our elderly loved ones for the first...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Vitamin B12 for Immune Support
Cobalamin, or vitamin B12, is a water-soluble vitamin that's needed for the nervous system to function. In terms of structural...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 15
- 3 min
Heart Attack: Know the Signs
Did you know that heart disease accounts for nearly half the deaths in Canada and often heart attack symptoms go unrecognized by 53% of...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 13
- 4 min
Tips for Handling Elderly Emotional Outbursts
When we hear the term "temper tantrum", we often associate it with young or teenage children, however as the population ages and...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Vitamins C & E for Immune Support
In our continuing series on understanding and supporting our Immune System, today’s blog features the benefits of adding Vitamins C and E...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Water Aerobics for Seniors
Looking for ways to continue your fitness efforts during these long cold winters? Try water aerobics! What is Water Aerobics? Sometimes...
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