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Hostels for the Elderly
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 Introduction
Hostels for the Elderly provide communal living accommodation, programme activities and round the clock staff support for elders who are capable of self-care.
Leaflet on Hostels for the Elderly can be downloaded here.
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Nature of Service
The following services are provided for residents in Hostels for the Elderly:
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accommodation within shared rooms; |
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provision of social work service (e.g. assessment, counselling, referrals, programme activities, etc.); |
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provision of information to facilitate residents' daily living; and |
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activities organised on a regular basis to meet the social and recreational needs of residents, to encourage residents to pursue their interests, and to maintain residents' contact with the community and families. | |
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Eligibility Criteria*
To be eligible for admission to a hostel for the elderly, an applicant should be:
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aged 65 or above#; |
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having a housing or social need and unable to live independently; |
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capable of maintaining personal hygiene and managing activities of daily living; and |
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physically and mentally suitable for communal living. |
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Monthly Fee
$502
With effect from 1 January 2003, the Social Welfare Department has ceased to accept new applications for placement in Hostels for the Elderly. Starting from 2005-06, self-care hostel places will gradually be phased out and converted into care and attention places providing continuum of care.
# Persons aged between 60 and 64 may apply if there is a proven need for residential care based on health and/or social grounds, subject to their meeting the admission criteria.
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