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NorthStar Dementia Ltd. was established in January

NorthStar Dementia Ltd. was established in January 2022. We offer Comprehensive Dementia Assessment, Case Management and Caregiver education and support to optimise outcomes for those living with Dementia in our community. We are looking for qualified health professionals with experience and interest in the field of Dementia Care Services to join our team.

Please share and let us know if anyone you know may be interested!

#dementiacare #bermuda #navigatingdementiatogether #youarenotalone

NorthStar is hiring an Administrative Assistant! P

NorthStar is hiring an Administrative Assistant! Primary roles will include overseeing monthly claims submissions to insurance, inputting information into quickbooks, management of email distribution list and social media posts. Flexible and part-time hours to work with your schedule. If you know someone who may be interested please drop us an email at info@northstardementia.bm. Thanks so much!

New year New Strategy! I’ve been taking some tim

New year New Strategy! I’ve been taking some time at the start of 2023 to reset and re-evaluate. It can be overwhelming trying to decide where to invest our limited time and resources where we feel it will have the biggest impact on dementia care services here in Bermuda 🇧🇲 also taking the time to reflect on all that was achieved in the past year! Lots to celebrate but equally much to learn from. NorthStar’s priorities for 2023 will include formalizing caregiver education and support resources, advocacy and leadership at the National level and securing sustainable funding streams for community based dementia care and support services. Better get started! Comment below if you have any other suggestions #dementiacare #bermuda #northstardementia #navigatingdementiatogether #youarenotalone #leadershipandadvocacy #strategicdevelopment

Yesterday the CST participants explored the 5 sens

Yesterday the CST participants explored the 5 senses with a focus on touch and smell 👃- a great way to stimulate our brains and make us think outside of the box! 🧠 🌟 ❤️ #northstardementia #dementiacare #bermuda #cognitivestimulation #activeseniors #navigatingdementiatogether #youarenotalone

‘Tis the Season 🎄 🎁 ❤️ we hit up sever

‘Tis the Season 🎄 🎁 ❤️ we hit up several of the Christmas Markets today and scored some lovely locally made products for Yankee gifts and stocking stuffers! Saw some of my favourite entrepreneurs as well ❤️🎉 @loquat_roots @twofouronebranding

Check out this “Petite Performance” of the Nut

Check out this “Petite Performance” of the Nutcracker organized by @inmotionbermuda. Intended for individuals who find regular performances too loud, bright or busy. This would be a lovely way for persons with dementia to celebrate the holidays with family & friends 🎄 ❤️ This special showing will be held on Saturday December 17th at 2pm. Go to https://www.ptix.bm/Show/7406/Time/2193/The-Nutcracker for tickets

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your lo

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your loved one? 🎄 🎁 🎅 Contact Jane Bothello at 534-5263 to learn more about her adaptable clothing options. Perfect for seniors! Comfortable, convenient & stylish 👗 👖 👞

Honored to share my passion for dementia care with

Honored to share my passion for dementia care with my Occupational Therapy colleagues at the Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association education seminar. It always blows me away the value that OT’s bring to a wide range and diversity of clinical care settings. Proud to stand amongst the many powerhouse therapists that treat, care, educate and advocate on behalf of others daily! ❤️ 🌟 🧠 #occupationaltherapy #skillsforthejobofliving #clinicalsupervisors #clinicalmanagers #servicedirectors #honorableminister #privatepractice #entrepreneurs #preachingtothechoir @bda_ot_association

Did you hear us on your drive home? NorthStar Deme

Did you hear us on your drive home? NorthStar Dementia was invited by Sony Kessaram from @finalstepsbda to discuss the importance of end of life conversations for those navigating dementia with Shelley Thunder @ocean89_bermuda - having these critical conversations in the early stages of the condition empowers us to retain control of our dementia journey throughout the continuum of care ❤️🧠🌟 find out more at final steps.bm #finalstepsbermuda #communitycollaboration #endoflife #finalsteps #empowerment #knowbetterdobetter #navigatingdementiatogether #youarenotalone

NorthStar Dementia is looking to hire a Therapy As

NorthStar Dementia is looking to hire a Therapy Assistance to help with the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy program on Monday mornings. If you or someone you know might be interested, please share this post and email us at info@northstardementia.bm

#northstardementia #bermuda #cognitivestimulationtherapy #therapyteam #navigatingdementiatogether #youarenotalone

Recognizing an amazing member of our OT Community

Recognizing an amazing member of our OT Community this World Occupational Therapy Day 🌎 ❤️ congratulations Nicole Blades! 👏 👏 👏

#OT #occupationaltherapy #skillsforthejobofliving

https://www.royalgazette.com/health/news/article/20221027/nicole-blades-singled-out-as-a-champion-occupational-therapist/

Check out @windreachbermuda adult day program whic

Check out @windreachbermuda adult day program which provides opportunities for meaningful engagement and social connection for our seniors ❤️

Last chance to participate in the Cognitive Stimul

Last chance to participate in the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Program for 2022! We hope you will join us for some festive, brain-boggling fun to see out the calendar year. If you haven't already reserved a spot please email us at info@northstardementia.bm or +1 441-704-0387 - spaces are limited and fully funded by Action on Alzheimer's & Dementia 🧠 🌟❤️

#northstardementia #cognitivestimulationtherapy #meaningfulengagement #navigatingdementiatogether #youarenotalone

Today’s CST session focused on a variety of diff

Today’s CST session focused on a variety of different word games. Participants listed as many words as possible using the 9 letters shown. Working together we came up with a huge list, but there were many more possible combinations. Bonus points for anyone that can guess the two 9 letter words here! If you know comment below! 🧠 🌟 ❤️

Last but not least (apologies for the delay in pos

Last but not least (apologies for the delay in posting) we congratulate JERRY DE LA CRUZ as NorthStar's Dementia Care Champion for 2022!

Jerry is a Registered Nurse who has worked in both private homes and at the hospital providing gold standard care to individuals living with Dementia and their family caregivers.

I love how Jerry emphasises the importance of establishing rapport and relationships with the individuals and families we work with. As well as raising awareness and understanding of the condition and the critical need for opportunities for meaningful engagement to ensure the wellbeing of this population.

Bermuda is lucky to have you Jerry! Keep up the great work! ❤️🧠🌟

#northstardementia #bermuda #dementiacarechampion #knowbetterdo better #navigatingdementiatogether #youarenotalone

Our second winner is…..MARVLYN!!! Marvlyn is a p

Our second winner is…..MARVLYN!!!
Marvlyn is a private caregiver who has worked with individuals living with dementia throughout her career. She worked with her last client for 3 years, and is now considered part of their family ❤️ Marvlyn’s advice for anyone beginning their dementia care journey:
1) Keep a smile on your face- the first few minutes of communication can make or break an interaction
2) Don’t take anything personally- it’s the disease not the person
3) Always treat people as you would want to be treated. They pick up on far more than we know. Talk to them not for them.
3) Be patient and listen- even if it’s the same story you have heard a 100 times, act as if it’s the first time you are hearing it
4) It’s more than knowing about the condition, it’s about understanding the feeling behind the action. Keep love in your heart always ❤️
Marvlyn has changed the lives of her client and his family forever with her kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and intuitive approach to care. We wish we could clone her! 😁
Congratulations Marvlyn! Enjoy your well deserved prize!
#dementiacare #bermuda #northstar #knowbetterdobetter #dementiachampion #navigatingdementiatogether #youarenotalone 🧠 🌟 ❤️

AND THE WINNER IS........ BRENDA! 🧠🌟❤️

AND THE WINNER IS........

BRENDA! 🧠🌟❤️

Please meet Brenda. Brenda has been primary caregiver for her husband Miles for the past 5 years. He was initially diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, which has since progressed to Alzheimer's disease.

Miles enjoys listening to country music, reading coffee table books with information about different places and interesting photographs, watching television and spending time with family. He also enjoys attending the Connections Program @friendsofhospicebda

Brenda's advice for anyone beginning their dementia caregiving journey is:

1) Maintain a good sense of humour
2) Know that everyday will be different
3) You will find that you learn from experience over time as to what works best for your loved one
4) If you find yourself in a challenging situation, back off and retry later. You will find moods can change very quickly.
5) Use what motivates your loved one. Miles loves bananas and would happily get out of bed if he knew there was one waiting for him for breakfast!

We think Brenda & Miles make an incredible team ❤️ Congratulations Brenda and please enjoy your well deserved prize!

Stay tuned as we announce 2 more lucky winners over the next few days.

#dementiacare #bermuda #northstardementia #dementiacarechampion #knowbetterdobetter #navigatingdementiatogether #youarenotalone

I know you are all dying to find out who was selec

I know you are all dying to find out who was selected as winner of the 2022 NorthStar Dementia Care Champion award! There were so many great nominations submitted, so many in fact that we have decided to award THREE very deserving individuals this year!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Watch this space as we announce the lucky winners over the next few days! ❤️ 🧠 🌟

#dementia #dementiacare #bermuda #northstar #carechampion #caregiverrecognition #youarenotalone #navigatingdementiatogether

This World Alzheimer's Day, I had the pleasure of

This World Alzheimer's Day, I had the pleasure of partnering with @mandybda with @aadbermuda to raise awareness of the importance of post-diagnostic care for Dementia. 85% of persons living with dementia do not receive the post-diagnostic care and support services they require. There are multiple interventions that can improve the quality of life of those living with the condition and their supporting family members. We will continue to fight to ensure equal access to these essential services for all Bermudians 🧠🌟❤️

Thanks to Inspire 105 and Ocean 89

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