Foundation news

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$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 […]

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“Senior Friendly 7” to receive $50k grant from Foundation in honour of RTOERO’s 50th anniversary

In recognition of 50 years of RTOERO serving its education community in retirement, the RTOERO Foundation announced today a $50,000 grant to be awarded to […]

Ontario’s new action plan for seniors ‘reflects priorities of our members’
Ontario’s new action plan for seniors ‘reflects priorities of our members’

Ontario’s new action plan for seniors ‘reflects priorities of our members’, says RTOERO Chair The new Ontario action plan for seniors connects to many of […]

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RTOERO Foundation announces $100,000 in new grants to address social isolation of seniors

The RTOERO Foundation announced today the funding of four new projects, valued at $100,000, to address social isolation of older adults across the province. “Social […]

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RTOERO Foundation Announces $150,000 in New Grants for Aging Research and Training

The RTOERO Foundation announced today the funding of five new projects, totaling $150,000, to advance research and training in the field of aging. “There is […]

Dr. Rochon, RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine, Speaks to RTOERO Spring 2016 Senate
Dr. Rochon, RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine, speaks to RTOERO Spring 2016 Senate

Dr. Rochon spoke to the Fall Senate about the changing nature of our aging population, particularly those 85 years and older, and those in the […]