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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
“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 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 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 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. 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
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
“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
Age Concern: 10% Discount On SOL 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 SOL Gas Stations across the island. A spokesperson said, “The campaign begins today, Tuesday, November 30th, and will continue every Tuesday over the following 12 weeks, ending on February 22nd, 2022.... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launches Covid-19 Booster Hotline
Starting on Monday [Nov 22] people aged 50+ will have the option of calling Age Concern’s Covid-19 Booster Hotline to receive information on the Covid-19 vaccine, and register for their booster shot appointment over the phone. A spokesperson said, “Beginning Monday, November 22nd, members of the public, aged 50+ who have been fully vaccinated for... Read more of this article
Age Concern Recruiting New Board Members
Age Concern Bermuda [ACB] – Registered Charity #137 – is currently recruiting individuals for the Board of Directors and Board Committees. A spokesperson said, “The mission of ACB is to enhance the quality of life and advance the rights and opportunities of older adults in Bermuda. Age Concern was established in 1978 as a result... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launches Education Program
Age Concern announced the launch of their Education Program for 2021, which will start on Monday [June 7] through the end of July. A spokesperson said, “Age Concern is proud to announce the launch of their Education Program for 2021. Starting next Monday, June 7th and running through the end of July, Age Concern will be offering a number of education... Read more of this article
