It's well known that having a brother or sister can have quite an impact on your life as young children and as older adults. Siblings, like a close friend, can support one another, challenge each other, and yes, at times, bicker with one another, but there is no denying the connection they have to make the greatest changes in our lives. Don't have a brother or sister? Not to worry, your lives are greatly impacted by the close friendships you develop throughout your lives, as

There have been a number of social media posts lately of families, couples, and friends going to sunflower fields to take selfies, group photos, or just simply enjoying the beauty of this special flower. So we thought we would search for some fun and easy sunflower crafts to do with our elderly loved ones and those in our care. Adapted from a site we found online, here is a crafty art activity that gets your loved one involved and is easy to do and looks beautiful! Here what

Tomorrow the month of August begins. In the Northern hemisphere, it marks the final full month of summer and shares its attributes with the month of February in the Southern hemisphere. Here are more fun facts about the upcoming month! #august #summer #love #nature #poppy #gladiolas #roman #emperor #calendar #leo #caesar #peridot #ottawa #seniorcare #nursinghome #caregiver #dementia #memorycare #funfacts #july #friday

Welcome to the month of July! Known, on average, to be the hottest of summer months in the Northern Hemisphere and the "birth" month of two neighbouring nations - USA and Canada! Here are a few fun facts about this beautiful month! #july #summer #dogdaysofsummer #love #like #juliuscaesar #watermelon #friday #funfacts #cancersign #leosign #usa #canada #flowers #waterlily #larkspur #weather #ottawa #seniorcare #dementiacare #homecare #caregiver #alzheimers #ottcity

Sometimes switching up your breakfast routine is the best way to combat "food boredom" and excite your senses and your creativity! So try something new, like this delicious French Toast recipe! Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Serves 2 people Ingredients 4 slices Raisin Bread, preferably thick slices 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon (or to taste) Topping Options Powdered/icing sugar Cinnamon Maple Syrup Blueberries, Strawberries, Bananas (your choice of fruit) Walnuts or Peca

This Sunday, many families around the country will be celebrating Mother's Day! Although it is celebrated throughout the world, Mother's Day does not occur on the same day in other countries. in fact, many countries celebrate this special day later in the year! So, to all mother's around the world, we wish you a very happy and joyous day! #mothersday #love #mother #mom #happymothersday #gift #mum #flowers #gifts #family #mothers #motherhood #motheringsunday #mama #ottawa #

Whether you're a dog-person or cat-person, you can't deny the mystical, and often times bizarre, behaviours of felines! Here are a few fun and interesting facts about these purrrfect creatures that you can share with your loved ones. #cats #catsofinstagram #cat #seniorcare #dementia #alzheimers #catlover #companionship #ottawahomecare #meow #pets #catlife #love #pet #dogs #animals #lovecats #ottawa #instacats #friday #funfacts #felines #bhfyp

This week we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Many around the world seek ways to help the environment by doing community clean-ups, increasing their three R's - Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle actions, and others plant trees! Here are some fun facts about why trees, specifically, are so important to not only the Earth's health, but ours as well! #trees #nature #tree #outdoors #photography #forest #landscape #sky #winter #green #sunset #naturelovers #treeplanting #love #

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, many people use the day to do community clean-ups, spring cleaning household items or clothing to donate to neighbourhood organizations, or think about their own impacts on the earth by re-assessing their food choices and think about turning Vegan or Vegetarian to lessen the impact livestock-based farms may have on the environment. Vegan vs Vegetarian The core difference between these two dietary choices are simple. Vegans do

No we aren't talking about "power walking", although it is a healthy way to stay active, we are talking about the powerful benefits of walking as we begin to age. We know the old adage of "East Less, Move More" to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes it can be difficult to know what exercises and movements are healthy as we age. Walking has been and always will be one of the best exercises at any age. Yes we may move a lot slower as we age, but that movement is key t

Today marks the Christian celebration of Good Friday, as part of the Easter holiday. Easter is rooted in the Christian faith as the most important story in the life of Jesus, as it marks his death and resurrection. However, many of us know Easter also as a time for family gatherings around the dinner table, chocolate bunnies, and colourful eggs, so we have put together some fun facts about Easter traditions! Happy Easter everyone! #easter #easterbunny #spring #handmade #east

Today marks the Vernal Equinox - First Day of Spring- in the Northern Hemisphere! A season celebrated by new beginnings, renewal, budding flowers, bird song, and "spring cleaning"! #spring #summer #nature #flowers #love #birds #seniors #winter #instagood #flower #seniorcare #beautiful #photooftheday #gardening #ottawa #garden #nursinghome #homecare #equinox #butterflies #firstdayofspring #nursinghome #sunshine #sun #dementiacare #alzheimers #springtime #beauty #happy #bhfyp