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 […]
Healthy aging: (Almost) everything you need to know
Last updated March 2023 Little things can make a big difference – that’s true in many areas of life and especially staying healthy. It’s never […]
Social isolation hits seniors hard – and in a pandemic affects everyone
This article first appeared in Liaison, our member newsletter. It’s taken a pandemic for many Canadians to understand one of the country’s biggest health risks […]
Insurance plans for retirement: What to compare (+ printable checklist!)
Choosing your insurance plan for retirement is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you prepare for retirement. When you retire from the […]
Canada’s aging population is on the rise, but do we have the resources to match?
By 2026, more than 20 per cent of our population will be 65 years and older, the majority of whom will be women. Our aging population is expanding, […]
Webinar: Improving prescription strategies for older adults
Presented by Dr. Paula Rochon, RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine in June 2019 The webinar provides information about some of the issues with prescription […]
Webinar: From isolation to inclusion
Presented by Hamilton Seniors Isolation Impact Plan in October 2018 The webinar covers key findings for the social isolation impact project that the Foundation was […]
Your donation at work: The power of connection
“I never write someone else’s story,” says Melissa Wysocki, a community connector with the Hamilton Seniors Isolation Impact Plan. “I sit down and have conversations […]
What does the Ontario Drug Benefit program cover when you turn 65? Jim Grieve shares the scoop
RTOERO Executive Director Jim Grieve explains what’s covered (and what’s not covered) by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program when you turn 65. Hint: it’s […]
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 […]