Everyday ageism: Examples of ageism in our day-to-day lives
Ageism, like other forms of oppression, plays out on different levels. Ageism exists within institutions and communities, within interpersonal relationships, and can be self-directed. And […]
How you can be involved in preventative public health efforts
There’s growing recognition that members of the public need to be involved in preventative public health projects. Many societal health problems are avoidable and designing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to be an ally
The world needs more allies—there’s no denying that. Mobilizing allies is the only way to effectively address the many disparities in our communities and institutions. […]
Anti-racism and anti-oppression in Canada: Promote equity through children’s books
Books help to shape our thinking and perspectives—this is true for children and adults. It’s essential to be intentional about book choices if you want […]
The nuances of ageism: How intersectionality can impact the experience of aging
Ageism has significant individual and societal consequences. When ageism intersects with other forms of bias, individuals’ implications can worsen. Canada will soon be a super-aged […]
Healthy at any age: Understanding wellness across the lifespan
In a society that values youth and physical appearance, aging may seem like something to try to avoid. But everyone ages. It’s natural. Canada will […]
Webinar: The Women’s Age Lab and gendered ageism with focus on older women
Presented by the RTOERO Foundation and featuring Dr. Paula Rochon, RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Dr. Rachel Savage, epidemiologist and a Research Scientist at […]