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DY Suharya
How grassroots movements help create a better future of aging

Life circumstances can sometimes lead you in a direction different from your plan. That’s what happened to DY Suharya, Regional Director of Alzheimer’s Disease International […]

Ritu Sadana
Why we need to take a life-course approach to healthy aging

Healthy aging outcomes are affected by various life factors, not only things that happen in older age. A life-course approach considers the whole person throughout […]

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RTOERO’s post-secondary scholarships empower change for communities 

They’re aspiring rural physicians, nurse practitioners, health researchers, environmental scientists and advocates, therapists and more. Across Canada, 20 college and university students are getting a […]

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What attracts volunteers? RTOERO survey highlights desire to make a difference, use and learn skills, and build social interactions 

For the good of its communities and organizations, Canada needs a deep culture of volunteering. That spirit is strong within RTOERO, according to a new […]

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Future retirees: To retire or not to retire?

Many education sector workers in Canada may feel ready to retire from their current roles. Still, they are not ready to stop working, according to […]

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RTOERO hosts inaugural Future of Aging Summit in Toronto

International experts to discuss groundbreaking strategies and innovations for embracing longevity and prioritizing life quality With nearly 25 per cent of Canadians becoming seniors by […]

A biracial older couple cuddling together on a couch and using a tablet to research tax credits available to them.
How to make tax time more manageable in retirement

It’s that time of year – days are getting longer. Maple syrup season is upon us. And we’re getting ready to file our taxes. Doing […]

Conference attendees discussing the future of aging at RTOERO event
Future of aging: 5 trends to follow

Future of Aging Summit brings together global thought leaders, changemakers in a call to action A rapidly aging population is among the myriad of challenges […]

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3 mistakes people make when choosing travel insurance coverage

Travel remains a top priority for many RTOERO members – both retired and actively employed. More than half of respondents to the 2023 Future Retirees […]

Travel insurance for Canadians: Questions and answers 
Travel insurance for Canadians: Questions and answers 

Insurance can be a mystifying topic, and travel insurance is no exception. We’ve developed this Q&A on travel insurance for Canadians based on the questions […]