Decreasing mobility is a fact of life as we age. Muscles weaken, joints stiffen and balance becomes less reliable. Yet experts agree that much of this decline can be slowed – sometimes dramatically – through…
The impact of climate change is all around us. From stronger hurricanes to rising sea levels and the steady creep of coastal erosion, Bermuda is feeling the effects first-hand. While these challenges may seem overwhelming,…
In some countries, failing to separate plastics, glass, tins and compost can land you a fine. In Bermuda, the rules are more relaxed, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important to get it right. Taking…
Elias Baia is this year’s recipient of the Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies’ Signature Scholarship. Valued at $25,000 and given annually for up to four years, the award is designed to support “high-achieving undergraduate students…
Laughter, memory games and group discussions might not sound like medicine, but for people living with dementia, they can be powerful tools. At the heart of this idea is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, a programme that…
In just five years, the number of people in Bermuda living with dementia is expected to rise from about 3,000 to more than 6,000. With three out of four people uninsured or underinsured, and only…
Anyone who’s lived in Bermuda knows how tough the climate can be on a home. Whether it’s the house itself, the yard or the furniture, nothing is spared for long. Our subtropical weather has its…