The document outlines the initiatives of the Retired Teachers of Ontario, a charity founded in 2011, focused on promoting healthy aging among the growing population of older adults in Canada. Key achievements include establishing a chair in geriatrics at the University of Toronto, funding research projects, and addressing social isolation among seniors through various community initiatives. The organization actively collaborates with experts, donors, and community partners to enhance the quality of life for aging Canadians.

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.
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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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