It may seem intimidating to talk to elderly individuals, but in truth, it is not.
Initiating a conversation with older adults can be daunting, but it is not necessarily so. Engaging in meaningful conversations with...
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Senior Care
The Ideal Team
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Helping Seniors with Summer Activities
Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy outdoor activities and spend time with loved ones. However, for seniors, the heat and humidity can be...
The Ideal Team
- Jun 26
- 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...
The Ideal Team
- Jun 19
- 4 min
When Seniors Refuse to Eat
Why do the Elderly Stop Eating? As people age, their appetite and dietary needs may change. Many factors can contribute to why elderly...
The Ideal Team
- Jun 5
- 3 min
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...
The Ideal Team
- May 29
- 3 min
Helping Seniors with Alzheimer's and their Eye Exams
It can be challenging for dementia patients to undergo routine medical assessments. For seniors living with cognitive impairment, routine...
The Ideal Team
- May 22
- 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....
The Ideal Team
- May 15
- 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...
The Ideal Team
- May 10
- 4 min
Peripheral Vision & Dementia
During #VisionHealthMonth we are focusing on vision changes that occur as we age, as well as how to assist our aging loved ones navigate...
The Ideal Team
- May 8
- 5 min
Caregiver Tips: Helping Seniors with Low Vision
It is a common opinion that losing your eyesight is one of the worst losses one can experience. Although most of us will not suffer from...
The Ideal Team
- May 5
- 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...
The Ideal Team
- May 1
- 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...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 24
- 3 min
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...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 17
- 3 min
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...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 3
- 2 min
Spirituality & Seniors
When we talk about faith and spirituality, it encompasses traditional religious forms of prayer and celebration shared by those of the...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 27
- 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
- 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 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 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
- 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...
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