Advocacy

David Suzuki
20 David Suzuki quotes to ponder and process

Dr. David Suzuki spoke to RTOERO members during a member webinar and, unsurprisingly, his talk was eloquent and urgent. It left our members and staff […]

Two people sitting at a table together with a paper between them. One person is explaining an issue of concern and looks serious.
How to advocate for issues that matter to you

Let’s face it; there’s no shortage of issues to care about and advocate for. It might seem like you need to be part of a […]

Older adult doing art on a table in front of her couch. Her wheeled walker is off to the side.
Age in place: Make your home and routines safe for healthy aging

According to a 2021 national survey conducted by March of Dimes Canada, 78 per cent of us want to stay in our homes, but the […]

Group of youth at an environmental planning meeting.
How youth and adults can work together for environmental action

A sustainable future and human survival depend on climate action and environmental stewardship. And while environmental sustainability is an issue of concern for all of […]

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5 signs you’re experiencing ageism and what to do about it

Ageism is stereotypes (thoughts), prejudice (feelings) or discrimination (actions) on the grounds of a person’s age. Ageism exists within institutions and communities, within interpersonal relationships, […]

Same-gender older couple sitting on a couch and looking at a tablet together.
What is ageism?

Ageism is stereotypes (thoughts), prejudice (feelings) or discrimination (actions) on the grounds of a person’s age. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Report […]

Title slide from the webinar Webinar: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults in aging and old age
Webinar: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults in aging and old age

Learn about some of the triumphs and challenges presented by the interconnections of ageing and 2SLGBTQIA+ identities.

Older Asian woman with a walker receives assistance from middle-aged daughter and smiling granddaughter
Rebuilding long-term care from the ground up

By Dr. Paula Rochon, Dr. Nathan Stall and Barbara Miszkiel This article originally appeared in the fall 2020 issue of the RTOERO Foundation newsletter. Long-term […]

Valerie Mah
A Tribute to Valerie Mah

Sometimes in life there is a person whose very essence is kindness and goodness. That is an apt description of Valerie Mah. If the late […]

A happy couple embracing outside on a sunny fall day.
Over 500 challenge participants in third annual Social Isolation Awareness Month

The RTOERO Foundation’s third annual Social Isolation Awareness Month campaign wrapped up at the end of October. The campaign’s focus was to shine a light […]