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RTOERO members are a powerful volunteer force
RTOERO members are a powerful volunteer force

Want to boost your feelings of well-being? Volunteering is a great start. While that benefits the community, it also offers meaning to those who give […]

New project examines mentally healthy living after social distancing
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 […]

How to be an ally
How to be an ally

The world needs more allies—there’s no denying that. Mobilizing allies is the only way to effectively address the many disparities in our communities and institutions. […]

Age in place: Make your home and routines safe for healthy aging
Age in place: Make your home and routines safe for healthy aging

According to a 2021 national survey conducted by March of Dimes Canada, 78 per cent of us want to stay in our homes, but the […]

The nuances of ageism: How intersectionality can impact the experience of aging
The nuances of ageism: How intersectionality can impact the experience of aging

Ageism has significant individual and societal consequences. When ageism intersects with other forms of bias, individuals’ implications can worsen. Canada will soon be a super-aged […]

Healthy at any age: Understanding wellness across the lifespan
Healthy at any age: Understanding wellness across the lifespan

In a society that values youth and physical appearance, aging may seem like something to try to avoid. But everyone ages. It’s natural. Canada will […]

The health coverage gap: How Canadian retirees can protect themselves against the inevitable
The health coverage gap: How Canadian retirees can protect themselves against the inevitable

Health and wealth. People want to preserve both. But health care can be a drain on personal budgets, especially in retirement. At RTOERO, we want […]

Webinar: The Women’s Age Lab and gendered ageism with focus on older women
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 […]

Webinar: Paths to wellness for older persons: body, mind, spirit
Webinar: Paths to wellness for older persons: body, mind, spirit

Presented by Isobel Mackenzie, Seniors Advocate for Province of British Columbia and Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy, Professor of Geriatric Psychiatry at Dalhousie University and Founder of […]