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Rebuilding long-term care from the ground up

By Dr. Paula Rochon, Dr. Nathan Stall and Barbara Miszkiel This article originally appeared in the fall 2020 issue of the RTOERO Foundation newsletter. Long-term […]

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How to create an inventory of important documents and contacts

An inventory of essential documents is valuable to you and will be helpful to your family, your power of attorney, your executor and your lawyer. […]

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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 […]

Webinar : Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on older Canadians
Webinar : Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on older Canadians

Presented November 2020 Dr. Rachel Savage from Women’s College Research Institute presents findings from a survey that was administered to RTOERO members in early May […]

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Do I need health insurance for prescriptions when I retire?

If you’re shopping around for insurance options for retirement, one of the items you may have looked into is coverage for prescription drugs. Here are […]

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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 […]

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Plan for retirement in Canada: What you need to know

Retirement is a significant milestone and can feel like a huge transition after decades of going to work every day. All the steps involved with […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

RTOERO CEO Jim Grieve standing in front of a whiteboard with five tips for giving a retirement speech written on it
5 tips for giving an amazing retirement speech

RTOERO CEO and award-winning communicator Jim Grieve has delivered hundreds of speeches through the years and has attended many retirement events. In this short video, […]