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Column: DeSilva On Ageing, Seniors & More
[Opinion column written by Mercedes Pringle-DeSilva] By 2026, one in four Bermudians will be over the age of 65 [Bermuda National Seniors Strategy 2024–2030]. That’s a quarter of our population navigating retirement, rising healthcare costs, and the realities of ageing – often without the support they need. The critical question at this juncture... Read more of this article
Age Concern Postpones AGM Meeting
Age Concern has postponed its Public General Meeting due to the impending impacts of Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda, rescheduling the event for October 21st. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is currently preparing for the effects of Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda. The Emergency Measures Organization [EMO] has reminded us all... Read more of this article
Age Concern “Hire The Experience” Campaign
Age Concern Bermuda has launched its Workforce Equity Campaign called ‘Hire the Experience’ to ”advocate for fairer employment opportunities across generations.” A spokesperson said, “Age Concern Bermuda [ACB] has heard the voices of older adults who say age discrimination continues to be a barrier to fair and meaningful... Read more of this article
Training Boosts Nutrition Care In Homes
Care home residents stand to benefit from enhanced nutritional care as staff from facilities across Bermuda participated in a series of onsite trainings led by Age Concern Bermuda [ACB] and the Department of Health’s Nutrition Services. A spokesperson said, “The trainings, delivered in care homes from St. George’s to Somerset, featured Department... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launches ‘Guardians For Justice’
Age Concern Bermuda is launching a new advocacy campaign ‘Guardians for Justice: Protecting Our Seniors’ to “raise public awareness and drive legislative reform that will strengthen protections for Bermuda’s aging population against all forms of abuse.” A spokesperson said, “The campaign calls for vital changes to the... Read more of this article
Age Concern Temporarily Closes Head Office
Age Concern’s head office is temporarily closed due to building concerns, but programs and services continue off-site as staff work remotely and remain available by phone and email. A spokesperson said, “Age Concern would like to advise the public that our head office located at 24 Admiralty Lane, Pembroke is currently temporarily closed as... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launches Mental Health Survey
Age Concern Bermuda has launched a Mental Health Needs Assessment Survey “aimed at taking a closer look at how we can improve the mental health and well-being of older adults in our community.” A spokesperson said, “This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that our programmes and services address the unique needs... Read more of this article
Age Concern Thanks The Community
Age Concern Bermuda said they “want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you in our community.” A spokesperson said, “As 2024 draws to a close, we at Age Concern Bermuda want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you in our community. This year has been... Read more of this article
Minister Highlights Govt’s Seniors Commitment
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert addressed the audience at Age Concern’s Public General Meeting. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, addressed a vibrant and engaged audience at Age Concern’s Public General Meeting last week Thursday, September 26th... Read more of this article
Age Concern To Host Public Meeting On Sept 26
Age Concern invited the public to attend their Public General Meeting on Thursday, September 26th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Evangelical Church, 1 Mission Road, Paget. A spokesperson said, “This meeting offers an important opportunity for the public to engage directly with Age Concern and hear updates on their initiatives that impact the... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launch Hardship Program
Age Concern is seeking community donations for its hardship program supporting seniors which is “specifically tailored to alleviate the financial strain experienced by seniors.” A spokesperson said, “Age Concern, a leading charitable organization dedicated to supporting seniors in need, is calling upon the community to rally behind... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launches ‘Membership Mondays’
Age Concern launched Membership Mondays, noting that “on the first Monday of every month, Age Concern will be in select locations island wide to make Age Concern more accessible to our community.” A spokesperson said, “Age Concern, a leading organization dedicated to improving the well-being of older adults in Bermuda, announces the... Read more of this article
