Elderly
How can the Care Teams support caregivers?
The formation of Care Teams seeks to consolidate community resources and forces to support the Government’s district work and strengthen district networks. Care Teams will organise caring activities (such as visiting the needy) and assist in handling incidents and emergencies. Besides, Care Teams ca ...
How can I get support from District Council members for carers?
District Council is to provide services for people in the District, such as consultation and case referral services. You can refer to the following website.District CouncilThe source of information is provided by the District Council website. ...
What services are available to enable the elderly to develop diverse interests, learn about health information, and receive more community support?
Will District Elderly Community Centres/Neighbourhood Elderly Centres also provide support services to carers?
District Elderly Community Centre (DECC)/ Neighbourhood Elderly Centre (NEC) is a type of community support services at district level to enable elderly persons to remain in the community and to lead a healthy, respectful and dignified life. DECCs/NECs also collaborate with other service units in th ...
What services are available to provide transitional community care and support or residential care services for elderly persons discharged from public hospitals after receiving treatment?
A three-year “Pilot Scheme on Support for Elderly Persons Discharged from Public Hospitals after Treatment” (the Pilot Scheme) under the Community Care Fund (CCF) was rolled out in February 2018. The Pilot Scheme aims at supporting elderly persons just discharged from public hospitals wh ...
What kind of projects are providing by HKJC to support elderly?
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust donates to community partners to plan different projects in the community, including innovative projects, projects with technology elements, community support, caregiver support and other services. You can search through the search location "Social Proj ...
Elderly Centers In The Community
District Elderly Center/Neighborhood Center is a community support service for the elderly at the district level. Its purpose is to help the elderly live a healthy, respected and dignified life in the community, and to encourage the elderly to actively participate and contribute to society.