Spirituality & Seniors
When we talk about faith and spirituality, it encompasses traditional religious forms of prayer and celebration shared by those of the...
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Senior Care
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 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 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
- 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...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Caregiver Guilt
We all understand the difficulty in making decisions when caring for an elderly loved one. However, one of the most difficult decisions...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 5
- 3 min
Benefits of Vitamin D
Wondering how to boost your Immune System for a stronger, healthier way of life? Today we focus on the benefits of Vitamin D – the...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Heart Disease & Prevention
February is Heart Health Month and the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation states that 9 in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor...
The Ideal Team
- Jan 30
- 4 min
Tips to Help 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...
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