Denise Eldemire-Shearer
Dr. Denise Eldemire-Shearer is the executive director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre at The University of the West Indies, and she is noted for her expertise in gerontology and dementia care. She participated in discussions following the screening of 'Sugar Dumplin', highlighting the importance of conversation surrounding dementia.
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Recent news mentions
Research conducted by Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer and her team has revealed a prevalence rate for dementia of six per cent among our elderly population.
Floyd Morris | Dementia, disability and development | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-01-12
Dr Denise Eldemire-Shearer is professor emerita of UWI Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre.
Denise Eldemire-Shearer | Older persons and upside and flipside of technology | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-14Dr Denise Eldemire-Shearer is professor emerita of UWI Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre.
Denise Eldemire-Shearer | Caring for loved ones living with dementia | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-26Denise Eldemire Shearer, Jamaica’s pre-eminent ageing specialist, advocates for reducing the stigma associated with dementia.
Eldemire Shearer: Dementia is nothing to be ashamed of | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-29
Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer led a study on the prevalence of dementia in Jamaica.
Health ministry to open cognitive clinics for dementia screening | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-21
Dr Denise Eldemire-Shearer is professor emerita of UWI Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre.
Denise Eldemire-Shearer | How prepared are we for Jamaica’s ageing population? | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-24Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer is also a member of the interview panel and the Public Service Commission.
Mum’s the word | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-07
Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer is also a member of the Public Service Commission.
Update | Finance Ministry pulls statement on FID selection controversy | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-03
Dr Denise Eldemire-Shearer, a professor of public health and ageing at The University of the West Indies, often raises the question of the mental wellbeing of the elderly.
Editorial | Jamaica grows grey | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-06
Dr. Denise Eldemire-Shearer is the executive director of Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre and participated in discussions on dementia after the film screening.
‘Sugar Dumplin’ with Oliver Samuels tasteful and touching | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-02-24
