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Show your heart some love
Show your heart some love

This is the time of year when love is in the air. Instead of doing something romantic for your significant other, let’s take time to […]

Five fuels for your mind
Five fuels for your mind

You are what you eat – at least that’s how the saying goes. As part of a healthy diet, these five fuels can contribute to […]

Detecting glaucoma early can prevent loss of sight
Detecting glaucoma early can prevent loss of sight

Are you guilty of taking your eyes for granted? If your eyesight seems unchanged, you might have skipped an annual eye exam, but a thorough exam […]

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
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
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 […]

RTOERO is for everyone in the education community

RTOERO is a bilingual trusted voice on healthy, active living in the retirement journey for the broader education community. With 81,000+ members in 51 districts […]

5 Rs of RETIREMENT
5 Rs of RETIREMENT

Members of the education community understand the three Rs. But for retirees, it comes down to the five Rs – five pillars for a happy […]

How volunteering keeps you sharp in retirement
How volunteering keeps you sharp in retirement

More than 70% of RTOERO members are active volunteers. That’s double the average rate for Canadian retirees. 6 Monumental Benefits of Volunteering: Healthy body Volunteering […]