NorthStar Dementia

17/05/2025

We’re excited to share that as of May 1, 2025, NorthStar Dementia has officially merged with Dementia Bermuda. This transition marks an important step forward in our shared mission to provide comprehensive, community-based dementia care for individuals and families across the island.

All of NorthStar’s programmes—In-Home OT Services, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), Caregiver Education, and more—are now operating under Dementia Bermuda, a registered nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by dementia through care, education, and advocacy.

✨ What this means for you:
We’re still here. The same people, the same services—just with a stronger foundation, broader reach, and greater sustainability.

📍 Please follow our new home:
👉 Dementia Bermuda
This is where you’ll find all future updates, programmes, resources, and support.

Thank you for being part of the NorthStar community. We’re proud of what we’ve built together—and even more excited about what comes next.

With gratitude,
Marie Fay, OTR
Clinical Director
Dementia Bermuda

On September 6, 2024, we changed the name of our charity from Action on Alzheimer's & Dementia (AAD) to Dementia Bermuda. This new name marks the start of an exciting new chapter for our organisation. With the addition of an Executive Director and a Clinical Director as well as several new Board mem...

02/05/2025

Today marks a significant step forward for Dementia Care Services on island, as we announce the merger of NorthStar Dementia with Dementia Bermuda, creating a single unified non-profit entity. By combining our strengths, services and expertise, the merged organisation can now offer Bermuda’s first and only comprehensive, community-based dementia care model — making it easier for individuals and families to access the support they need, when they need it most.

As the newly appointed Clinical Director of Dementia Bermuda, I want to express my deepest gratitude and admiration to NorthStar's clinical team , whose dedicated hard work has made this moment possible. I’m also thankful to the Board for their unwavering support and belief in our shared vision for the future.

The future of dementia care in Bermuda has never looked brighter, and I’m so excited for what lies ahead.

🧠 🌟 ❤️

On September 6, 2024, we changed the name of our charity from Action on Alzheimer's & Dementia (AAD) to Dementia Bermuda. This new name marks the start of an exciting new chapter for our organisation. With the addition of an Executive Director and a Clinical Director as well as several new Board mem...

22/04/2025

Such a pleasure to be invited to talk with Hayley Francis-Cann of about the role and impact of Music Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Dementia Care 🧠 ❤️ 🌟 listen in here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850?i=1000704226046

09/04/2025

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month 🧠⭐💙

This April, we’re proud to shine a light on the powerful role of occupational therapy in dementia care. At Northstar Dementia, our occupational therapists work directly with individuals living with dementia and their families to provide practical, compassionate support—right in the home. From cognitive screening and safety planning to personalized care strategies and hands-on caregiver training, our goal is to help people live with dignity, independence, and confidence for as long as possible. In partnership with Dementia Bermuda, we’re creating a future where no one faces dementia alone 💙

29/03/2025

Congratulations to the NorthStar Dementia team for your invaluable contributions to those impacted by Dementia in our community 🧠 ❤️ 🌟

29/03/2025

Congratulations to the NorthStar Dementia team for your invaluable contributions to those impacted by Dementia in our community 🧠 ❤️ 🌟 Catrina Stephens

The Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme, launched by the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors in October 2023, was designed to provide navigation and support services for individuals living with dementia who are uninsured or underinsured.

By December 2024, the programme had served 111 individuals and their caregivers, revealing key challenges such as gaps in funding, lack of formal diagnoses, and high caregiver stress levels. The Government has since extended and expanded dementia-related initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to improving long-term care solutions in Bermuda.

Caring for a loved one with dementia comes with many challenges, but the right support can make a difference. Findings from the Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme confirm the need for continued investment in these critical services.

Discover how these services are shaping the future of dementia care in Bermuda at https://www.gov.bm/articles/dementia-care-services-pilot-programme-update-0.

19/03/2025

🚨Bermuda’s hospital is in crisis. A critical alert has been issued due to bed shortages, with many patients unable to be discharged.

While today’s article does not specify the medical conditions of those unable to be discharged, we know that many individuals living with dementia and their families struggle to access the support needed to keep loved ones at home safely.

This is not just a capacity issue—it’s a reflection of a system struggling to provide adequate support for aging populations and their caregivers. With:
- No standardised dementia care pathway
- Limited access to in-home support
- Long waitlists at care homes
…families are being pushed beyond their limits, and our only hospital is bearing the burden.

The solution is not more beds—it’s more support for aging safely in place. We need systemic change to ensure individuals with dementia can receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

is working to bridge these critical gaps, but we cannot do this alone. We need collaborative solutions, policy changes and investment in community-based dementia care to ease the burden on families and the healthcare system alike.

💡 Bermuda needs a National Dementia Plan—one that prioritises proactive care over crisis management.

Click here to read more: https://www.royalgazette.com/health/news/article/20250319/hospital-on-critical-alert-over-bed-shortages/

07/03/2025

Awareness of the growing impact of Dementia on our community is critical! Be sure to check out our recent interview with Shay-Dawn Burgess where we discuss all things Dementia, and highlight the important work Dementia Bermuda is doing to improve the Quality of Life of persons living with the condition and their supporting caregivers 🧠 🌟 ❤️



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18/02/2025

You are not alone. Join us for our next caregiver education & support group on February 25th 6-8pm - this session will focus on how we can continue to live well while overcoming potential challenges following a diagnosis of Dementia ❤️🧠🌟

18/02/2025

An amazing opportunity facilitated by Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda to hear social policy commitments from five candidates in the 2025 General Election. These representatives have the opportunity to advocate on behalf of those within our community who do not have a voice. Have your say and cast your vote today!

Policies to benefit the community featured today at a panel dominated by political candidates. A forum organised by the Non-profit Alliance of Bermuda heard their visions and strategies for the island...

28/11/2024

Bermuda it's your last chance to share your experiences about . Please take just a few minutes to complete the two surveys at https://healthcouncil.bm/engage/ - anyone can participate! 🧠🌟❤️

Offering a guiding light to Bermudians living with dementia and their caregivers

13/11/2024

The Health Council is partnering with Dementia Bermuda for two special radio interviews. We'll be discussing dementia awareness and our Health Needs Assessment initiative—an important step toward further understanding and addressing the unique needs of our community. Don't miss out—tune in to learn how we can all support dementia awareness.

Magic 102.7 FM – Friday, Nov. 15th at 8:00 am
Ocean 89.1 FM – Monday, Nov. 18th at 8:15 am

Your support matters. Together, let’s drive change and build a more dementia-friendly Bermuda. Please share this post to help spread the word.