This presentation was prepared for a lunch meeting of the Rotary Club of Dryden, Ontario as part of the RTO/ERO October, Engage: End Isolation Campaign.

1. A PRESENTATION ON THE
RETIRED TEACHERS OF ONTARIO’S
A planned approached to giving

2. FOUNDED
2011
VISION
Enhance the Lives of aging Adults
MISSION
We are a registered Canadian charity that invests in innovative initiatives
promoting healthy, active aging. Recognizing the urgency of an aging
Canadian population, we are proactively engaging with donors, RTO/ERO
members, community organizations and subject matter experts to achieve our
vision.
CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER:
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3. Some facts:
• We are the first “geriatric generation” in the history of mankind
• Today over 65s are about 5,000,000 strong; by 2035 this is expected to be
over 8.25 million.
• The fastest growing segment is the over 80s or “the silver surge health care
time bomb”
• Geriatrician comparison:
• Sweden 500 or 1 per 3,600 citizens over age 65 (19.7%)
• UK 1000 or 1 per 10,700 citizens over age 65 (17%)
• Canada 230 or 1 per 16,500 citizens over age 65 (14%)
• Is this the future we want?
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4. FIRST GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT
To Establish a chair in Geriatrics at the University of Toronto
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In 2014 funded an endowed Chair in Geriatric
Medicine at the University of
Toronto. Investment of $3,000,00.
The Chair was awarded to Dr. Rochon by the
University of Toronto.
Interest earned pays for research and trainees
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5. FIRST GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT: TRAINEES
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The Next Generation of Geriatricians
Dr. Rochon is mentoring students in
geriatrics and gerontology.
Nishila Mehta
I explored the real world
experiences of older adults living
with dementia with Dr. Rochon.
Craig Rodrigues
I collaborated with another
student to analyze the gaps in
research surrounding drugs for
dementia.
Manpreet Lamba
I explored how we can optimize
medications for older adults,
ensuring they only take the drugs
they really need.
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6. FIRST GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT: RESEARCH
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The Next Generation of Gereatric
Researchers
Dr. Rochon is mentoring doctors in geriatrics and
gerontology research.
Post-Doctoral Fellow Lynn Zhu
• interest in public health,
and helping older adults
live in the community as
long as possible
• Life Sciences from UofT
• Health and Aging at Western
for my Master’s
• PhD training at Western is in
epidemiology
• research ways to improve
medication-prescribing
practices under Dr. Rochon.
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7. FIRST GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT: RESEARCH
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The Next Generation of Geriatric Researchers
Dr. Rochon is mentoring doctors in geriatrics and gerontology research.
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8. FIRST GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT: RESEARCH
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The Next Generation of Geriatric Researchers
Dr. Rochon is mentoring doctors in geriatrics and gerontology research.
Doctor Paula Pop MD - non-medical interventions to deal with sleep disorders
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9. FIRST GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT: RESEARCH
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Volunteer Administered Cognitive Stimulation to Enhance the
Quality of Life of Aging Adults in Long-Term Care
100,000 in grants related to aging research and the training in 2016
Evaluation of a Standardized, Online Dementia Education Program for
Post-Secondary Healthcare Students
A Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals caring for older
LGBT Adults facing the End of Life
Evaluation of a Geriatric Education Program for Orthopedic Surgery Residents
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10. FIRST GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT: RESEARCH
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DANCE, self-screening for UI among new projects funded by RTO/ERO
Foundation to empower healthier aging Canadians in 2017
Urinary Incontinence Self-Screening for Healthy Aging is designed to increase
awareness and timely treatment of urinary incontinence in older adults
through a self-screening process, designed in two versions—one for men and
one for women. School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia.
Dancing for Cognition and Exercise (DANCE) is a series of 12 videos that
engage frail older adults in fundamental movement that target balance,
strength and body coordination. Accessible the McMaster Optimal Aging
Portal, an RTO/ERO partner.
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11. SECOND GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT
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Social Isolation as a Barrier to Healthy Aging
Social Isolation Toolkit and Resources

12. SECOND GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT: DEFINED
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Social
Isolation as a
Barrier to
Healthy Aging

13. SECOND GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT
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End Social Isolation as a Barrier to Healthy Aging Campaign
Join the Challenge This October, reach out and connect with aging Canadians in your
community. Through the RTO/ERO Foundation’s Engage: End Isolation Campaign, we will
send you ideas during October on how to raise awareness and take action on moving
Canada’s seniors from isolation to inclusion. Visit www.embrace-aging.ca/endisolation
to join the challenge.
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14. SECOND GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT
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Social Isolation as a Barrier to Healthy Aging
$100,000 in New Grants to address Social Isolation of Seniors
Guelph: St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph and Everdale Environmental Learning Centre. – a
micro farm to bring elderly and youth together.
Prince Edward County: Community Care for Seniors Association with Fire Department, OPP
Detachment, Paramedic Services, Rural Mail Couriers (CUPW), Public Libraries and the Family
Health Team - a series of presentations at nine municipal halls .
Ottawa: The Council on Aging of Ottawa with Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre, Ottawa
Senior Pride Network, United Way and two local high schools - to produce a series of bilingual
videos showing the life experiences of older adults
London: Neighbourhood Watch London, Centre for Health Equity and Social Inclusion-Western
University and community partner London Middlesex Housing Corporation - Engage residents as
co-researchers to address questions and shared issues that are significant to them related to
social connectedness, engagement and inclusion.
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15. SECOND GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT
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Social Isolation as a Barrier to Healthy Aging
Hamilton Seniors Isolation Impact Plan (HSIIP) $50,000
In 2016, the RTO/ERO Foundation became a Supporting Partner of HSIIP.
The project is a collaboration between seven community organizations in the Greater
Hamilton Area, and aims to create a model that will guide the identification and engagement
of isolated seniors in communities across Canada.
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16. SECOND GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT
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Social Isolation as a Barrier to Healthy Aging
Partner with the RISE Program
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17. SECOND GOAL and ACHIEVEMENT
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Social Isolation as a Barrier to Healthy Aging Partner with the RISE Program
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SOME QUESTIONS TO LEAVE WITH YOU
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SOME QUESTIONS TO LEAVE WITH YOU
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SOME QUESTIONS TO LEAVE WITH YOU
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SOME QUESTIONS TO LEAVE WITH YOU
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