Breaking down barriers to active, engaged aging
How the RTOERO Foundation is helping combat social isolation in seniors Social isolation can be twice as deadly as obesity; it’s as big a killer […]
5 things you might not know about the RTOERO Foundation
Wondering about our Foundation? Here are five facts you might not know about us. 1) We receive no government funding – we rely on voluntary […]
Meet Lynn Zhu, post-doctoral fellow and part of the next generation of geriatric researchers
What got you interested in the field of aging? My grandparents have played a huge role in my life. Observing them and their friends made […]
$75,000 in grants awarded for social isolation research and prevention
The RTOERO Foundation has announced the recipients of its annual grant program. The announcement was made by Board Chair Joanne Murphy at the RTOERO annual […]
“Senior Friendly 7” to receive $50k grant from Foundation in honour of RTOERO’s 50th anniversary
In recognition of 50 years of RTOERO serving its education community in retirement, the RTOERO Foundation announced today a $50,000 grant to be awarded to […]
RTOERO Foundation announces $100,000 in new grants to address social isolation of seniors
The RTOERO Foundation announced today the funding of four new projects, valued at $100,000, to address social isolation of older adults across the province. “Social […]
RTOERO Foundation Announces $150,000 in New Grants for Aging Research and Training
The RTOERO Foundation announced today the funding of five new projects, totaling $150,000, to advance research and training in the field of aging. “There is […]
Dr. Rochon, RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine, speaks to RTOERO Spring 2016 Senate
Dr. Rochon spoke to the Fall Senate about the changing nature of our aging population, particularly those 85 years and older, and those in the […]