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Supporting Your Neighbours: A community conversation guide
Supporting Your Neighbours: A community conversation guide

As we get older, the risk of social isolation increases significantly. But the truth is, social isolation doesn’t have to be part of aging. Social […]

Delirium: Follow-up questions with Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher
Delirium: Follow-up questions with Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher

Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher, geriatrician and PhD candidate from Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital, presented a webinar in February 2023 about delirium. Delirium is […]

The value of intergenerational friendships
The value of intergenerational friendships

We often hear about the importance of social connections and relationships for our health. But have you considered the added value of maintaining intergenerational relationships? […]

7 free ways to build your healthy aging knowledge
7 free ways to build your healthy aging knowledge

It’s never too late to take steps to improve your health. Little things can make a big difference. But how do you know what steps […]

Dry eyes: why you shouldn’t suffer in silence
Dry eyes: why you shouldn’t suffer in silence

Dry eye syndrome or keratoconjunctivitis sicca has a full suite of unpleasant symptoms. Itchy, tired and red eyes are the most obvious, but dry eyes […]

Webinar: Social purpose and philanthropy
Webinar: Social purpose and philanthropy

The RTOERO Foundation welcomed Betty-Anne Howard in November 2022 for a conversation about what it means to have purpose in our lives and why this […]

Marie Cosgrove leaves an inspirational legacy
Marie Cosgrove leaves an inspirational legacy

The RTOERO Foundation recently received a most generous bequest gift from Marie Cosgrove. The following story was sent to us by Dorothy Hollingsworth, District 23, […]

A panel discussion: Moving from isolation to inclusion
A panel discussion: Moving from isolation to inclusion

This panel discussion was presented by the RTOERO Foundation as part of their 2022 Social Isolation Awareness Month activities in October 2022. Foundation Executive Director […]

Dr. Rochon leads the future of geriatric medicine: Part 4
Dr. Rochon leads the future of geriatric medicine: Part 4

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 […]