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 […]
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 […]
5 signs you’re ready to retire
One definition of retirement is to withdraw from working life. While you may stop payed work, retirement isn’t about withdrawing. It’s a time to unleash […]
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 […]
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 […]