Advocacy, Education & Outreach
Dementia affects far more than memory. It changes everyday life for the person living with it and for the family and friends supporting them. Yet many people in Bermuda struggle to find clear information, timely support and care that meets their needs as those needs change.
Dementia Bermuda sees these gaps through our work with individuals and families. We provide direct support, but we also speak up about what needs to change so that people are better supported across Bermuda’s health and care system.
Working towards better dementia care
We meet with government, health system leaders, healthcare professionals and other organisations to share what families are experiencing and advocate for more coordinated community care. This includes contributing to discussions about the implementation of Bermuda’s Integrated Care Pathway for Dementia, improving support after diagnosis, and making dementia care more accessible and sustainable.
We also use what we learn through our services to help identify where people are falling through the gaps. Our work to develop a community dementia clinical service is part of this wider effort: to connect families with appropriate support earlier and build evidence for a model of care that can work in Bermuda.
Helping Bermuda understand dementia
Greater understanding can make it easier to recognise changes, seek advice and support someone well. Dementia Bermuda gives presentations and workshops for community groups, workplaces, schools and healthcare professionals. We speak about dementia, brain health, the experience of family caregiving, and the practical ways people can support those living with the condition.
Through public events, media and our Memory Matters articles, we also aim to challenge misconceptions and encourage more open conversations. A diagnosis matters, but what happens afterwards matters too. With the right support, people living with dementia can continue to take part in their communities and in the things that are meaningful to them.
Our advocacy is grounded in the experiences of the people and families we support. By bringing those experiences into conversations about policy and care, we hope to help build a Bermuda where no one has to navigate dementia without guidance or support.
Would you like Dementia Bermuda to speak to your group or organisation?
Please contact us at info@dementiabermuda.bm or 707-0600.
