Design your menu for mentally healthy living in the later years
The COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly affected older people, created a prime opportunity to learn from them about their mentally healthy living strategies—including tips on the […]
Supporting Your Neighbours: A community conversation guide
As we get older, the risk of social isolation increases significantly. But the truth is, social isolation doesn’t have to be part of aging. Social […]
Webinar: Mentally healthy living after social distancing – A study of older Canadians
This webinar was presented in May 2022 by the RTOERO Foundation featuring Dr. Gail Low Associate Professor, University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing and Dr. […]
RTOERO Foundation issues call for grant proposals
The RTOERO Foundation is now accepting letters of intent for grants of $10,000 to $50,000 to support projects that aim to improve seniors’ health and […]
Social isolation and loneliness: what’s the difference, and what can we do?
Social isolation and loneliness are often used interchangeably, but are they the same thing? Not exactly. Their difference, implications and possible solutions are broken down […]
Pride at every age: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ aging in Canada
Our health and social service systems continue to be imperfect. Within healthcare and in the community older adults with intersectional identities face ageism plus other […]
New project examines mentally healthy living after social distancing
How has the pandemic impacted the mental health of older adults in Canada? Which evidence-informed strategies are most effective in helping older adults reduce anxiety […]
Social isolation grant triggers cascade of positive outcomes in Prince Edward County
In 2017, the RTOERO Foundation provided a $25,000 grant to The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association, a non-profit organization in Prince Edward […]
RTOERO Foundation donors make dementia research possible
Students interacting with dementia patients received training on interpersonal communication strategies through an education program called the Gentle Persuasive Approach. The education program, made possible […]
Two new grants awarded in 2020
The RTOERO Foundation’s most recent call for proposals focused on ways to better understand and address the issue of social isolation among friend and family […]