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Healthy aging: (Almost) everything you need to know

Last updated March 2023 Little things can make a big difference – that’s true in many areas of life and especially staying healthy. It’s never […]

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Try simple stretches to contribute to your healthy lifestyle

This article first appeared in Liaison, our member newsletter. Stretching offers benefits beyond keeping your muscles flexible and strong. It can help reduce body aches, […]

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Sign up to help prevent social isolation and loneliness

October 1, 2020 More than 500 RTOERO members and friends of the RTOERO foundation have signed up for the RTOERO Foundation’s annual Social Isolation Awareness […]

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Stay safe online with these best practices

This article first appeared in Liaison, our member newsletter. Scammers can be sophisticated! Stay a step ahead with these tips for online safety. There are […]

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Social isolation hits seniors hard – and in a pandemic affects everyone

This article first appeared in Liaison, our member newsletter. It’s taken a pandemic for many Canadians to understand one of the country’s biggest health risks […]

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Insurance plans for retirement: What to compare (+ printable checklist!)

Choosing your insurance plan for retirement is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you prepare for retirement. When you retire from the […]

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Brain creates new cells throughout life, new study shows

This article first appeared in Liaison, our member newsletter. Healthy older adults can generate just as many new brain cells as young teenagers. That’s the […]

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Vibrant Voices campaign amplifies seniors’ views during Ontario election Federal Retirees, RTOERO partner to highlight key issues for members, seniors

RTOERO and the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) have partnered to launch Vibrant Voices, an advocacy campaign to represent the interests and concerns […]

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Journaling your way to wellness

Journaling can seem like a broad term. That is because there are so many different kinds of journaling to choose from, and the best part […]