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Benefits of Chocolate
Today is #NationalChocolateDay! As Halloween quickly approaches, you may be thinking this sweet and delicious treat has no health...
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Oct 28, 20221 min read


Chair Yoga for seniors
The practice of Yoga is an excellent way to improve overall health in older adults. Yoga safely stretches and loosens muscles, reduces...
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Oct 26, 20223 min read


Pear & Cranberry Cobbler
We may only have a few days left in October, but the bounty of produce continues! This week we celebrate a delicious and nutritious...
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Oct 25, 20222 min read


Insomnia and the Elderly
Often, as we age, we experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns, such as becoming sleepy earlier, waking up earlier, or...
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Oct 24, 20223 min read


National Mammography day
During Breast Cancer Awareness month, each year, the 3rd Friday of October recognizes the importance of receiving regular mammograms to...
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Oct 21, 20222 min read


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...
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Oct 19, 20221 min read


Beef Pot Pie
October in Ontario is a month of vegetable abundance! From artichokes to zucchini, there are flavours for all to enjoy! In this week's...
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Oct 18, 20222 min read


Unregulated Care Providers
We at Ideal Caregivers 4u are proud to announce that we now have trained and qualified Unregulated Care Providers in our team roster! As...
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Oct 17, 20222 min read


Benefits of Eggs!
Today, the International Egg Commission celebrates #WorldEggDay! This global celebration, first established in Vienna in 1996, ...
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Oct 14, 20221 min read


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...
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Oct 12, 20222 min read


Pumpkin Painting
As Thanksgiving approaches this weekend, creating a beautiful centrepiece for the dinner table or decorating your home with touches of...
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Oct 5, 20222 min read


Autumn salad
Perfect for your Thanksgiving table, this delicious salad has all of the best ingredients from the Autumn harvest! A great side dish to...
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Oct 4, 20221 min read


Wandering and Dementia
According to the Alzheimer's Association, 6 in 10 people with dementia will wander. Wandering is when a person strays or wanders to an...
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Oct 3, 20223 min read


Benefits of Journaling for Caregivers
As a caregiver, we understand the stresses and challenges that come with providing care for others. One effective way to relieve that...
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Sep 26, 20224 min read


5 Tips For Autumn
The Autumn season has officially begun! With it, comes cooler temperatures, fallen leaves, warm and cozy sweaters, and so much more! To...
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Sep 23, 20222 min read


Pumpkin Oatmeal
'Tis the season! It may not officially be Autumn, but pumpkins abound in our local farmer's markets, coffee shops, and bakeries! This...
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Sep 20, 20221 min read


Range of Motion
Ever wonder what it would be like if you were unable to bend your elbow to eat, walk without bending your knees, or look behind you...
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Sep 19, 20223 min read


Autumn Leaves
Ever wonder why leaves change colour in the Fall? Well, it's not the cooler temperature or the weather that causes them to change...
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Sep 16, 20221 min read


Urinary Tract Infections
Although it can occur at any age and for a variety of reasons, UTIs are quite common in older adults and can often lead to other serious...
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Sep 12, 20221 min read


Lentils & Rice
A staple in Middle Eastern dishes, Mujadara - or Lentils with Rice and Onions, is quick, easy, and packed with protein! Using 3 simple...
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Sep 12, 20221 min read
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