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Age Concern Christmas & New Year Office Hours

Age Concern Christmas & New Year Office Hours

Age Concern’s head office located at 24 Admiralty Lane will be closed for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, and they will resume normal business hours on Wednesday January 3rd, 2024. A spokesperson said, “To our beloved community, we at Age Concern Bermuda would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of the assistance,... Read more of this article

Admiralty House Survey To Close On December 8

Admiralty House Survey To Close On December 8

Age Concern Bermuda is reminding the public that the first phase of the Community Engagement Process for the Admiralty House re-development will conclude on December 8. A spokesperson said, “Following the news where Age Concern announced that they have been granted a conditional offer to develop Admiralty House by the Bermuda Government’s, Ministry... Read more of this article

Age Concern To Open Office On Admiralty Lane

Age Concern To Open Office On Admiralty Lane

Age Concern’s new Head Office on Admiralty Lane in Pembroke will be open starting on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Over the past few years Age Concern Bermuda has had the opportunity of having their satellite office centrally located within the Live Net building located at 1 Burnaby Street, Hamilton. Our last in person... Read more of this article

Admiralty House Redevelopment Survey

Admiralty House Redevelopment Survey

Age Concern Bermuda has launched the first phase of the Community Engagement Process for the redevelopment of Admiralty House. A spokesperson said, “Following the press conference two weeks ago where Age Concern announced that they have been granted a conditional offer to develop Admiralty House by the Bermuda Government’s Ministry of Public... Read more of this article

Age Concern Holds Public General Meeting

Age Concern Holds Public General Meeting

Age Concern Bermuda held its Public General Meeting on October 3rd, 2023, at The Evangelical Church of Bermuda, chaired by Tanya Bule. A spokesperson said, “The public was advised that all of the resolutions submitted to the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting held on September 18th 2023 for approval were accepted, including, in particular: The... Read more of this article

Age Concern Bermuda To Host Tag Day

Age Concern Bermuda To Host Tag Day

Age Concern Bermuda said they are” looking for community support during our upcoming fundraising campaign as we look to recognize the International Day of the Older Person on October 1st. A spokesperson said, “Age Concern Bermuda [ACB]has been an advocate for Bermuda seniors for over 50 years and we now serve over 6000 seniors in various... Read more of this article

Age Concern On Seniors, Funding & More

Age Concern On Seniors, Funding & More

“Challenges faced by our seniors and those individuals that support them are greater than ever before,” Age Concern said. A spokesperson said, “September is always a time for reflection for Age Concern Bermuda [ACB] as an organization – we take stock of what the year to date has brought to us so far and consider how best to position... Read more of this article

Age Concern Recruiting Six Board Members

Age Concern Recruiting Six Board Members

Age Concern Bermuda [ACB] is currently seeking to recruit six Board of Directors and/or Board Committee Members to “ensure we have the capacity and skills to oversee our next phase in achieving our goals as we implement our new strategic plan 2023-2026.” A spokesperson of ACB – Registered Charity #137 – said, “The mission of... Read more of this article

Long-Term Care Professionals Training Sessions

Long-Term Care Professionals Training Sessions

Long-term care professionals are invited to attend a training session hosted by the Bermuda Long-Term Care Peer Learning Network [BPLN] and Age Concern Bermuda on Monday, July 31 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm at Age Concern’s headquarters at Admiralty House in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “The session will be presented by therapists of the Physio and... Read more of this article

Age Concern Mourn Passing Of Ottiwell Simmons

Age Concern Mourn Passing Of Ottiwell Simmons

“On behalf of the Board of Directors of Age Concern Bermuda we join together with the people of Bermuda to mourn the passing of Ottiwell Simmons,” the Age Concern said. A spokesperson said, “A man for a generation who as a lifetime honorary member affiliate of Age Concern afforded the organization the benefit of his knowledge and wisdom, as... Read more of this article

Age Concern Appoint Pringle-DeSilva & Dr Bean

Age Concern Appoint Pringle-DeSilva & Dr Bean

Age Concern announced that Mercedes Pringle-DeSilva is their new Executive Director and Dr. Edonna Bean will be their Operations Manager of Programs. A spokesperson said, “Age Concern announces the promotion of their Executive Director and hiring of their Operations Manager of Programs. “On behalf of the Board of Directors of Age Concern we are... Read more of this article

Premier & Minister To Meet With Age Concern

Premier & Minister To Meet With Age Concern

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt and Minister for Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert will meet with members of Age Concern on March 16 “on matters specific to our seniors.” A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Government’s continued outreach regarding the 2023/24 Budget, Premier and Minister of Finance... Read more of this article

Age Concern Members Get 10% Off Esso Fuel

Age Concern Members Get 10% Off Esso Fuel

Age Concern Bermuda announced the launch of their annual SOL Fuel campaign, in which Age Concern members receive 10% off all fuel purchases from all ESSO Gas Stations across the island. A spokesperson said, “The campaign begins tomorrow, Tuesday, January 10th, and will continue every Tuesday over the follow 12 weeks, ending on March 28th, 2023.... Read more of this article

Dr. Fleming To Retire As Executive Director

Dr. Fleming To Retire As Executive Director

Dr. Claudette Fleming will be retiring from her role as the Executive Director of Age Concern in September, and the Board said they want to extend thanks “for her unwavering commitment, service and positive contribution to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Board and executive of Age Concern wishes to share with the public and interested... Read more of this article

Momentum For Diversity In Eldercare

Momentum For Diversity In Eldercare

Age Concern Bermuda was among those who celebrated in New Orleans at a event held by the American College of Healthcare Administrator’s [ACHCA] to acknowledge the work of the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee [DEI] of the New York, Chapter of the College. A spokesperson said, “ACHCA is a non-profit professional membership association dedicated... Read more of this article

Age Concern Members Concerned About Budget

Age Concern Members Concerned About Budget

“In a recent survey of 389 of our members, comprised of persons aged 50 and older, more than 75% of respondents indicated that they are extremely concerned about Bermuda’s budget this year,” Age Concern said. A spokesperson said, “The Government is worthy of praise for the excellent handling of the Covid- 19 pandemic, these are indeed difficult... Read more of this article