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What’s the difference between group and individual insurance for retirees?
What’s the difference between group and individual insurance for retirees?

Your health and dental coverage from work is likely group insurance. You and your colleagues have access to the plan because you’re part of a […]

How to decide when to  start your CPP
How to decide when to start your CPP

When is the best time to start receiving your Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)? That’s a question we often receive during our free retirement planning workshops. […]

Webinar: The Aging Continuum – Secure the Support Necessary for The Journey
Webinar: The Aging Continuum – Secure the Support Necessary for The Journey

We welcomed Anita Plunkett, R.P.N. Cert. Ad.Ed and  Grace Welch, Volunteer Champlain Region Family Council (CRFCN, Member Ottawa Council on Aging (COA) to discuss the […]

Three powerful ways to support your favourite charity
Three powerful ways to support your favourite charity

This article first appeared in the spring 2021 issue of Renaissance Magazine Planned giving, monthly giving and tribute donations are significant ways you can contribute […]

Light and colour can affect  your mood and mental  health
Light and colour can affect your mood and mental health

Humans need light, especially sunlight. As a result, light therapy is commonly used as a treatment method for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Light is very […]

Stay safe in the kitchen with these tips
Stay safe in the kitchen with these tips

Growing up, many of us have had memorable moments in the kitchen, whether it’s from cracking that first egg or the smell of grandma’s famous […]

How to choose a financial planner
How to choose a financial planner

When it comes to planning for retirement in Canada, making sure you’re financially ready is a significant priority. We cover the basics of retirement finances […]

Rebuilding long-term care from the ground up
Rebuilding long-term care from the ground up

By Dr. Paula Rochon, Dr. Nathan Stall and Barbara Miszkiel This article originally appeared in the fall 2020 issue of the RTOERO Foundation newsletter. Long-term […]

How to create an inventory of important documents and contacts
How to create an inventory of important documents and contacts

An inventory of essential documents is valuable to you and will be helpful to your family, your power of attorney, your executor and your lawyer. […]