Foundation blog

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Webinar: Initiating a Dialogue on Dementia & Elder Abuse (IDDEA)

This webinar was presented by Joanne Murphy, BA, MEd, chair of the RTOERO Foundation Board of Directors and Tara Seney, B.A. (Hon) public education manager […]

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Monthly giving: A simple way to make your donations go further

There’s a reason donations flood into charities in December—it’s the tax cut-off. And while a gift any time of the year is helpful for the […]

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Dr. Rochon leads the future of geriatric medicine: A four-part series

Dr. Paula Rochon holds a number of impressive positions with several prestigious organizations and institutions. We know her best as the RTOERO Chair in Geriatric […]

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New project examines mentally healthy living after social distancing

How has the pandemic impacted the mental health of older adults in Canada? Which evidence-informed strategies are most effective in helping older adults reduce anxiety […]

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Three resources to help you design a giving plan in Canada

You may think you need to be rich to be a philanthropist—but that’s not the case! You can create a giving plan that targets issues […]

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Webinar: How to create a giving strategy that works for today and the future

This webinar was presented on Dec. 9, 2021 by the RTOERO Foundation featuring Paul Nazareth, MFA-P, vice-president, education and development for the Canadian Association of […]

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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 […]

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Double the impact of your donations to help improve the quality of life for seniors

Toronto, Nov. 29, 2021 – Every day, the RTOERO Foundation makes an impact on fostering respect, better health and social connections for older adults. Now, […]

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Webinar: Practical ways to address the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation in older adults

Presented by the RTOERO Foundation and featuring Dr. Samir K. Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at Sinai Health System and the University Health Network in Toronto […]