Age Concern Bermuda is launching a new advocacy campaign, “Guardians for Justice: Protecting Our Seniors,” to raise public awareness and drive legislative reform that will strengthen protections for Bermuda’s aging population against all forms of abuse.
The campaign calls for vital changes to the Senior Abuse Register Act (2008), improved enforcement of the Domestic Violence (Protection Orders) Act, and the establishment of a Public Guardian’s Office to provide oversight and advocacy for seniors who are at risk.
According to recent data from the Ageing & Disability Services, 161 reports of senior abuse were received in the past year, including:
“These numbers are more than statistics — they are a wake-up call,” said Mercedes Pringle-DeSilva, Executive Director of Age Concern Bermuda. “Our seniors are being harmed by those closest to them — and many suffer in silence. This campaign is about giving them a voice, a defender, and a future free of fear.”
Our advocacy priorities:
This is a movement to ensure that every Bermudian senior can age in safety, with dignity and support.
To support the campaign or get involved, visit ageconcern.bm or call 238-7525.
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