Bermuda should have planned ways to cope with its ageing population “a long time ago”, an advocate for seniors has claimed.

At lunchtime on Tuesday, Charles Jeffers from Age Concern will moderate a discussion focusing on the myriad housing problems faced by the island’s elderly residents.

“We’re talking about accommodation for seniors — and the lack of it,” he told The Royal Gazette.

The discussion on affordable and appropriate housing for seniors will form part of the non-profit organisation’s annual meeting, taking place from 1pm to 2.30pm at the Evangelical Church Hall in Paget. The talk will feature John Barritt, of the Bermuda Housing Trust, Desiree O’Connor, of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, and Michael Defontes, of Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty.

“Bermuda’s population is getting older, and we should have started thinking a long time ago what we’re going to do about it,” Mr Jeffers said.

“There are a lot of questions and concerns.

“We’re going to talk about what’s available, what should be available and how we can resolve some of these issues.

“We’ll be looking for ideas and opinions as to where we need to go.”

Call Age Concern on 238-7525 for further details.