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An expert in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia has set up a new business focused on helping people cope with the conditions. Krista Tatem’s Memory Lane offers services like companion care and consultation services for families and care homes on how to...

Jane Bothello was surprised the day her father gave up driving. Out of the blue he announced he wouldn’t renew his driver’s licence and refused to say why. “He was really evasive,” Mrs Bothello said. “We thought maybe he’d gotten lost on the way home...

A local charity will be hosting a series of events to mark World Alzheimer’s Day and Dementia Awareness Week 2016. Action on Alzheimers and Dementia is organising a film screening, art show, wine-tasting fundraiser and education sessions for familie...

An unlikely union was struck during a function for people with Alzheimer’s — and it has resulted in the creation of a giant, lifelike mural depicting an idyllic Italian street. Anthony Correia was attending the event with his wife of 61 years, Patric...

F John Barritt was one of Bermuda’s best-known Speakers but, according to his daughter, Alzheimer’s robbed him of his admirable voice. Jennifer Johnson lost her father, a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, almost two years ago. She spoke to The...

Bermuda’s community needs educating about Alzheimer’s so sufferers can be given adequate support, according to Marie Fay, an occupational therapist for Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Ms Fay said some people end up disappearing from day-to-day soci...

The practice of restraining or drugging people with dementia is a violation of their human rights that is “absolutely, completely unacceptable”, an international advocate for those with Alzheimer’s has said. Johan Vos, the deputy executive director o...

Residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can now enjoy a host of therapeutic and recreational activities thanks to a three-year funding commitment from insurance company Zurich. Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia (AAD) has been able to more th...

The Bermuda Legion is aiming to create a residential care facility for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease — in a move that could also help save the cash-strapped Focus charity. Jerry’s House in St George’s is owned by Focus, the addiction t...

A new course is coming to the Island for anyone wishing to become a qualified caregiver in looking after people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. “It is open to all members of the community — anyone looking after an older person, anyone working ...

In March, some of the classes at Gilbert Institute had a presentation on dementia by the Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia organisation. Mr Tim, from England, played interactive brain games with us. They were interesting and fun. We also learned that...

The decision to move someone from their own home into a rest home or nursing home is one that should not be taken lightly. Studies show that once a person enters a nursing home, their life expectancy is greatly reduced and this alone should prompt u...