We’re always forgetting where we put our keys, we can’t remember our children’s or grandchildren’s names and sometimes we’re not even sure what day it is. Memory lapses from time to time are a fact…
Anne Kast is one of those people in Bermuda that everyone seems to know. Ms Kast may not remember someone’s name when she bumps into them – but they invariably end up hugging anyway. “I…
Dementia is a disease that attacks the brain of the individual and the heart and soul of the community. There are already an estimated 3,000 people living with dementia in Bermuda – and those numbers…
Getting sick and not being able to afford treatment is an incredibly harsh reality for many people in Bermuda today. From the homeless person who never sees the doctor to the retiree whose change in…
A rocky road Potholes and bumpy roads are more than an uncomfortable inconvenience on your drive into town – they are racking up damage for your vehicle too. Auto dealers highlighted the poor state of…
One in four people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year. In Bermuda, more than 9,000 people were estimated to suffer from mental disorders in 2019, according to the Mental Health…
St Brendan’s Hospital, for many years, was known as the “pink place on the hill”. That crude nickname reflected the hushed tones surrounding mental health in Bermuda in the 20th Century – it was the…