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New survey shows education workers eyeing early retirement thanks to pandemic

A new RTOERO survey shows 30 per cent of education sector workers have either decided to retire sooner than planned or are considering retiring sooner, […]

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RTOERO 2022 scholarships invest in the health of seniors, communities

Across Canada, post-secondary students are preparing to make a difference in their areas of study and communities. The RTOERO scholarship program is helping 20 of […]

RTOERO urges Ontarians to speak with one voice this election on issues of dignity, survival
RTOERO urges Ontarians to speak with one voice this election on issues of dignity, survival

Toronto, May 25, 2021 – RTOERO is sounding the alarm on issues of dignity and survival during the federal election campaign. This month, it launched […]

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New curated media kits provide quick access to current thinking for journalists covering aging-related topics

RTOERO recently launched four new virtual media kits to help journalists covering aging-related topics. The kits, which focus on the retirement journey, insurance, ageism and […]

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Survey reveals how volunteering boosts enjoyment in retirement

Toronto, April 20, 2022 – While volunteering benefits the community, it also offers meaning to those who give their time. In the recent survey, 62% […]

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New RTOERO white papers shed light on healthy aging

How can Canadians age the best? That’s a critical question for a country where almost 18% of the population is over 65, heading to 20% […]

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Double the impact of your donations to help improve the quality of life for seniors

Toronto, Nov. 29, 2021 – Every day, the RTOERO Foundation makes an impact on fostering respect, better health and social connections for older adults. Now, […]

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RTOERO distributes $80,000 in grants for community projects

Toronto, Nov. 24, 2021 – Thirty-one community projects are getting a boost thanks to funding from RTOERO’s annual Community Grants program. Since 1968, RTOERO has […]

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RTOERO urges Canadians to speak with one voice this election on issues of dignity, survival

RTOERO is sounding the alarm on issues of dignity and survival during the federal election campaign. This week, it launched a digital campaign urging Canadians […]