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Age Concern: “The State Of Ageing In Bermuda”
Age Concern Bermuda is hosting a follow-up session of its Annual General Meeting so that seniors have an opportunity to question the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden about the state of ageing and healthcare in Bermuda. The meeting will take place at the Evangelical Church Hall in Paget on Thursday, October 29, 2015, commencing... Read more of this article
Hunts: 10% Discount For Age Concern Members
In partnership with Age Concern Bermuda, local wholesaler, Hunts Food and Supplies is offering a 10% discount, seven days a week to registered Age Concern members. Mrs. Claudette Fleming, Executive Director of Age Concern Bermuda explained, “Last year we paid out over $30,000 of hardship support for seniors in need of help with food, electricity and... Read more of this article
“Understanding Your Insurance Coverage”
In partnership with the Health Insurance Department and MoonGate Insurance, Age Concern Bermuda is hosting “Understanding Your Insurance Coverage”, an information session for Age Concern members on Tuesday, September 1, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Charities House, 25 Point Finger Road, Paget. “The session will include information on... Read more of this article
Helping Agencies Respond On Healthcare Costs
After expressing concern about the cost of healthcare last month, charity groups today said that “as leaders in the helping industry our intent is to continue our means of advocacy until such time as we reach solutions.” On June 8th, 2015 charity groups convened in a press conference to highlight their concerns about healthcare, with the... Read more of this article
Photos: Age Concern Hosts ‘Duel of Ages’
Age Concern’s ‘Duel of Ages’ event, a fund raising effort held on March 27, brought together a diversified group of people of all ages and backgrounds in support of Age Concern, Bermuda’s advocacy group for seniors. The night began with cocktails alongside the sounds of young Bermudian pianist Malik Alick. Local entertainer Andrew... Read more of this article
‘Legends Of Longevity’ Honours Centenarians
Bermuda CableVision has teamed up with Age Concern, Bermuda’s advocacy organisation for the needs of older adults, to recognise and celebrate Bermuda seniors who have reached the milestone of 100 years of age. To celebrate these remarkable centenarians, they are launching a new programme called ‘Legends of Longevity’ specifically to honour... Read more of this article
Age Concern: “Much Larger Systemic Issue”
The recent discussion regarding seniors occupying acute care beds within the hospital is an important topic that is a symptom of a much larger systemic issue,” Age Concern said. This statement follows after Minister of Health, Seniors & Environment Jeanne Atherden said that the “hospital is being used as a residence for seniors” as there... Read more of this article
Christmas Baskets Of Joy For Bermuda’s Seniors
[Updated] More than 70 seniors will get a little Christmas joy this season when the Age Concern baskets are distributed, with the team effort involving Age Concern, the Bank of Bermuda Foundation, Butterfield & Vallis, Deloitte and CedarBridge students. Claudette Fleming said; “It was a real team effort through the generosity of a grant from the... Read more of this article
Video: MoonGate Insurance Offers HealthGap-AC
MoonGate Insurance, an insurance agency, has teamed up with seniors’ advocacy group Age Concern to develop a special health affinity program for Age Concern’s membership. According to MoonGate’s President and CEO, Leon Bascome, “The HealthGap-AC product is a collation of international and local service providers who are offering special services... Read more of this article
Age Concern Responds To Insurance Changes
Age Concern Bermuda, a seniors advocacy group, has responded to the Ministerial Statement given in the House of Assembly earlier this week [Mar 3]. Age Concern offered a strong word of caution, saying ”Based on a cursory analysis of the new changes the advocacy group believes that there are four segments of the population that could be impacted... Read more of this article
Age Concern Bermuda Respond To 2014 Budget
Age Concern Bermuda is expressing both a “congratulatory and cautious” response to the 2014/15 Budget presented by Minister Bob Richards earlier today [Feb 21]. Advocacy Chairperson, Mr. Charles Jeffers and Executive Director, Mrs. Claudette Fleming offered sentiments of appreciation for the Government’s announcement of a 9 million dollar... Read more of this article
Age Concern Bermuda Pre Budget Statement
In anticipation of tomorrow’s budget release Age Concern Bermuda said they are “very concerned about the effects of the upcoming budget on its constituency, seniors in Bermuda.” According to veteran community activist, Mr. Charles Jeffers, Chairperson of Age Concern’s Advocacy Committee, “at a time when many seniors are suffering from... Read more of this article
