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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Senior Care
The Ideal Team
- Jun 4
- 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
- Jun 3
- 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...
The Ideal Team
- May 31
- 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...
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 28
- 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...
The Ideal Team
- May 24
- 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...
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 21
- 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?...
The Ideal Team
- May 16
- 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...
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 14
- 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...
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 7
- 1 min
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...
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 3
- 3 min
Vision Changes in Seniors
May is Vision Health Month in Canada! To start off the month, we wanted to share some common eye and vision changes that occur as we age....
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