Benefits of Painting for Seniors with Arthritis
Arts and crafts have always been a popular pastime, but did you know that painting can have numerous benefits for seniors with arthritis?...
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Senior Care
The Ideal Team
- Sep 8
- 1 min
DIY Picture Frame Decor
Photos of family members and friends are a great way to not only decorate your elderly loved one's room but also provide them with a...
The Ideal Team
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Fun and Engaging Balloon Games for Seniors
As we age, it's important to keep our minds and bodies active. One great way to do this is by playing games that challenge us and bring...
The Ideal Team
- Aug 25
- 3 min
Paper Flower Bouquet
As we age, finding activities that engage our minds, keep us active, and promote overall well-being becomes increasingly important. Paper...
The Ideal Team
- Aug 18
- 1 min
Make your Own Craft Airplane
August 23rd is #NationalRidetheWindDay. This day celebrates the first human-powered flight to win the Kremer prize in 1977. Bryan Allen...
The Ideal Team
- Aug 11
- 3 min
Helping Seniors with Dementia: Sensory Tools
As we age, it is not uncommon for our cognitive abilities to decline, leading to conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's. These...
The Ideal Team
- Aug 4
- 4 min
Activity Kits for Dementia Care
Finding activities for older adults with Dementia can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Activities that promote mental...
The Ideal Team
- Jul 21
- 3 min
Painted Handprint Flowers
Painting crafts can be a wonderful activity for seniors that offers a wide range of benefits. Whether they are picking up a brush for the...
The Ideal Team
- Jul 14
- 2 min
Tea Cup Bird Feeder
Ever wonder what to do with your Grandma's (or mom's!) old Fine China teacup set!? For many of us, gone are the days of sipping tea on...
The Ideal Team
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Silhouette Designs
One of the most popular activity trends we have seen online and in our long-term care residences has been these beautiful lady silhouette...
The Ideal Team
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Activities for Men with Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Finding appropriate activities for your senior loved one with dementia that take into consideration cognitive and functional abilities...
The Ideal Team
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
Building Block Activities for Seniors
Building blocks, like LEGO, have been associated with children's toys since their introduction in the early 1950s, but these fantastic...
The Ideal Team
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
D.I.Y. Snow Globe!
Do you remember the feeling of shaking your first snow globe and watching the snowflakes swirl? Remember how magical it was? We were...
The Ideal Team
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Memory Care Games for Seniors with Dementia
Finding games for seniors with or without Alzheimer's or other Dementia related memory loss can be challenging. The Alzheimer's Society...
The Ideal Team
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Advent Calendar
This past Sunday, November 27th, was the first day of Advent, celebrated by those of the Catholic faith. The first day of Advent is the...
The Ideal Team
- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
Remembrance Day Resources
Every year on November 11th, we honour all of the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country nationally and internationally....
The Ideal Team
- Oct 19, 2022
- 1 min
Apple Stamp Designs
A great way to add creativity to your elderly loved one's life is to use simple, household items that can surprise and delight them when...
The Ideal Team
- Oct 12, 2022
- 2 min
Autumn Scenes
A great way to incorporate falling autumn leaves into your artistic and creative moments is by using them to create a beautiful fall...
The Ideal Team
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Pumpkin Painting
As Thanksgiving approaches this weekend, creating a beautiful centrepiece for the dinner table or decorating your home with touches of...
The Ideal Team
- Sep 28, 2022
- 1 min
Leaf Art
We are only a week into the Fall season, but here in Ontario, we have already noticed our leaves begin to change colours and start to...
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