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 […]
How our granting cycle works
While on the surface, it may appear that awarding money to fund research is a simple process, it is far from the reality of a […]
The caregiver crisis: New research exposes gaps in our care system
This article was originally published in the fall 2019 issue of Renaissance Magazine. When we talk about aging, we don’t always talk about the people […]
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 […]