Managing Emotional Outbursts in the Elderly
When we think of "temper tantrums," we often associate them with young or teenage children. However, as the population ages and...
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Senior Care
The Ideal Team
- Oct 22
- 4 min
Advice for Dementia Caregivers
When faced with the reality that your elderly loved one has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, such as Alzheimer's, it can be...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 26
- 3 min
Caring for Your Oral Health
Seniors are living longer than ever before. Advances in oral health care prevention and disease treatment mean that many seniors will...
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 23
- 3 min
Fluoride and Oral Health
What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral. In Canada, fluoride is found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. Benefits Fluoride helps...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 19
- 4 min
Gum Disease & Seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "older Americans with the poorest oral health tend to be those who are...
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 16
- 5 min
Nutrition & Gum Disease
Combating Gum Disease with These Nutrients Gum disease is naturally fought by a healthy body. However, there are some nutrients that work...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 12
- 5 min
Oral Health Month
Did you know April is Oral Health Month in Canada? To provide you with helpful information on how to protect your dental and oral health,...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Senior Dental Care: Tips for Caregivers
No matter your age, proper dental and oral hygiene is key to our health and wellness. However, as we age, we may need to make some...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Nutrition and Oral Health
April is Oral Health Month in Canada and all month long, we will be featuring some articles on proper dental care and oral health,...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 5
- 3 min
Walking: Powerful Benefits for Seniors
Let's talk about the powerful benefits of walking as we begin to age. We know the old adage of "East Less, Move More" to maintain a...
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
- Apr 2
- 2 min
Tips for Adding Healthy Fruits & Veggies to a Senior's Diet
Getting most individuals to add more fruits and vegetables into their diet has always been the goal of most doctors and other health...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 29
- 2 min
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...
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 26
- 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...
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