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Echoing programmes and activities will be organised by district social welfare offices and social services units under the "Dementia Friendly Community Campaign" (Information provided by the programmes/ activities organisers. Information is translated from the Chinese version. In case of discrepancies between the Chinese and English, please refer to the Chinese version)



January 2019


Name of Programme:Brain Gymnasium
Date/Duration:Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00-11:00am (till 2/2019) (except Public holidays)
Venue:Lobby, The Hong Kong Society for the Aged Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
Objectives:To train the ability of memorisation, focusing, calculation, judgment and eye-hand coordination
Contents:Playing the Brain Gymnasium, the online game designed by The Hong Kong Society for the Aged, under the aid of Digital Ambassador
Target Participants:Elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms. Hau Sin Yan / Ms. Wong Hoi Ki
Telephone Number:2563 0187
Organiser:The Hong Kong Society for the Aged Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Move Your Brain
Date/Duration:Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00-11:00am (except Public holidays) (till 2/2019)
Venue:Lobby, The Hong Kong Society for the Aged Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
Objectives:To train the ability of memorisation, focusing, calculation, judgment and eye-hand coordination
Contents:To train eye-hand coordination through playing digital TV games
Target Participants:Elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms. Hau Sin Yan / Ms. Wong Hoi Ki
Telephone Number:2563 0187
Organiser:The Hong Kong Society for the Aged Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Smart Friends - Cognitive Training
Date / Duration:Participants are arranged in to "Red Team"
and "Green Team" according to their cognitive functioning
Red Team: Mondays, Wednesdays and alternate Fridays 10:00-11:00am (2019)
Green Team: Tuesdays, Thursdays and alternate Fridays 10:00-11:00am (2019)
Venue:Rooms 11-18, G/F, Yue Fung House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives:Help elderly persons to cultivate the habits of regular cognitive training and to satisfy their social needs
Contents:Playing board games with assistance of trained volunteers, and group trainings by social workers
Target Participants:Elderly persons with dementia
Pre-group assessment and register as centre member were required.
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms CHAN
Telephone Number:2558 0187
Organiser:Hong Kong Society for the Aged Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Cognitive Training Zone
Date / Duration:Every Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00-3:00pm (till 2/2019) (except Public holidays)
Venue:Lobby, The Hong Kong Society for the Aged Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
Objectives:To train the ability of memorisation, focusing, calculation, judgment and eye-hand coordination
Contents:Playing cognitive training tools, such as board games, activity workbook and etc. under the aid of Cognitive Ambassador
Target Participants:Elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms. Hau Sin Yan / Ms. Wong Hoi Ki
Telephone Number:2563 0187
Organiser:The Hong Kong Society for the Aged Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Circulation Service for Cognitive Training Tools
Date / Duration:Monday to Saturday, 8:00am-6:00pm (except Public holidays)
Venue:The Hong Kong Society for the Aged Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
Objectives:To increase the elderly persons' use of brain by using the cognitive training tools at home
Contents:The registered carer member or the elderly persons may borrow the cognitive training tools once per 4 weeks within office hour (8:00a.m.-6:00p.m.)
Target Participants:Elderly persons who wish to train up their cognitive ability
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms. Wong Hoi Ki
Telephone Number:2563 0187
Organiser:The Hong Kong Society for the Aged Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Circulation service for Cognitive Training Tools
Date / Duration:Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Venue:Rooms 11-18, G/F, Yue Fung House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives:To increase the elderly persons' use of brain and enhance family relationship by using the cognitive training tools at home
Contents:Elderly persons and carers can borrow the cognitive training tools to use in the centre or at home.
Target Participants:Elderly persons with dementia and Carers
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms CHAN
Telephone Number:2558 0187
Organiser:Hong Kong Society for the Aged Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Walk with elderly persons
Date / Duration:10/2018-1/2019
Venue:International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Lung Hang Church Elderly Centre and restaurant in the community
Objectives:To slow down the deterioration of elderly persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), enhance their social participation and to build up a dementia friendly community
Contents:Group activities and tea gathering in the neighbourhood for elderly persons with MCI
Target Participants:Elderly persons with MCI and their carers
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms Hau
Telephone Number:2698 3289
Organiser:International Church of the Foursquare Gospel - Hong Kong District Limited Lung Hang Church Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Joy with Board Games
Date / Duration:1/12/2018-31/3/2019 (to be confirmed) 2:30-3:30pm
Venue:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
Objectives:To enhance elderly persons' and carers' interest towards cognitive training in dementia prevention
Contents:Experiencing cognitive training through introducing a variety of board games
Target Participants:Carers or elderly persons (members)
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Miss Ip Fung Yu
Telephone Number:2323 0632
Organiser:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Cognitive Training Group for elderly persons with Dementia (Thursday)
Date / Duration:6-20/12/2018 and 3-31/1/2019 (every Thursday) 3:30-4:30pm
Venue:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre - Yung Yuen Point
G/F, Yung Yuen House, Chuk Yuen (North) Estate, Kowloon
Objectives:To maintain the cognitive ability and autonomy of elderly persons with dementia and enhance their confidence
Contents:Cognitive training in group setting by using Montessori Method
Target Participants:Elderly persons with early dementia (Pre-group assessment required)
Fee:$80/month
Responsible Staff:Miss Li Ka Yan and Miss Tam Sin Ting
Telephone Number:2323 0632
Organiser:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Group of Horticultural Therapy
Date / Duration:7/12/2018 to 25/1/2019 (Every Friday) 1:30-2:30pm
Venue:Y Care (North)
No.110, Level 1, Yung Shing Shopping Centre, 22 Wah Ming Road, Fanling, Hong Kong
Objectives:To train the elderly persons with dementia
Contents:Group of Horticultural Therapy
Target Participants:Elderly persons with dementia (8 persons)
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms WONG
Telephone Number:2676 2525
Organiser:HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Smart Aging Group
Date / Duration:28/12/2018, 25/1, 22/2, 22/3/2019 (Friday)
2:30-3:30pm
Venue:Rooms 11-18, G/F, Yue Fung House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives:To train the concentration , cognitive functioning and social functioning of elderly persons with cognitive deterioration
Contents:Provide various training including brain exercise and experiential activities
Target Participants:Elderly persons with dementia
Registration as centre member and pre-assessment are required
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms CHAN
Telephone Number:2558 0187
Organiser:Hong Kong Society for the Aged Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Train up your brain with funny games
Date / Duration:14/1/2019 (Monday)
2:30- 4:00pm
Venue:HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre 2/F, Fanling South Gov't Complex, No.7 Wo Ming Lane, Fanling, New Territories
Objectives:To provide activities or group for elderly persons with early dementia to help in their emotions and stress management, daily activities functioning and use of community facilities
Contents:Through different games and activities to enhance cognitive functions, attention span, eye-hand coordination of the elderly persons
Target Participants:Elderly persons with low Mild Cognitive Impairment Level or suspected to be having dementia
Fee:$5/person
Responsible Staff:Ms WONG
Telephone Number:2676 2525
Organiser:HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Support Services for the Needy Carers / elderly persons
Date / Duration:8/2018-3/2019
Venue:North District
Objectives:To help the carers to relieve their caring burden by providing tangible support services.
Contents:Household cleaning service
(i) Household cleaning service which is provided by trained care worker
(ii) Three hours (one-off) household cleaning service
(iii) Insurance premium is covered

Escorting service(i) Escorting service which is provided by trained care worker to attend medical appointment
(ii) Four hours (one-off) escorting service
(iii) Service user is required to pay the transportation fee
(including taxi fare if required)
(iv) Insurance premium is covered
Target Participants:(i) Registered carers and the elderly persons of the centre who are not receiving subsidised community care services.
(ii) Priority will be given to the needy carers with financial difficulty.
(iii) Referral from social worker is required
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms CHAN
Telephone Number:2676 2525
Organiser:HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:"Your Story,Our Experience" elderly persons & Foreign Domestic Helper
Date / Duration:12/2018-3/2019
Venue:Wanchai District Elderly Community Centre and Elderly Home
Objectives:To explore the mutual understandings between older adults and foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) for better psychosocial wellbeing of both parties.
Contents:To train foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) with communication skills, elder caring skills and skills in developing life story book with older adults.
Target Participants:20 elderly persons and FHD (elderly persons age 60 years or above, FDHs stay with elderly persons for 6 months)
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Miss Law Pui Yan, Yammie
Telephone Number:2831 3225
Organiser:Organiser: Tung Wah College
Co-organiser: St. James' Settlement Wanchai District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Let's RELAX, Carers!
Date / Duration:2/12/2018-20/1/2019 (Every Sunday) 10:00-11:30am
Venue:Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
Wing C, G/F., Lok Moon House, Tsz Lok Estate, Tsz Wan Shan, Kowloon
Objectives:To promote vitality and relaxation through practicing gentle postures and mindfulness breathing
Contents:Practicing Yoga postures and mindfulness breathing
Target Participants:Needy carers (identified by social worker)
Quota:12
Fee:$100/person
Responsible Staff:Miss Cheung Wai Yee / Miss Lee Wai Man
Telephone Number:2321 8813
Organiser:Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
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Name of Programme:Let's Gather together, Carers!
Date / Duration:5/12/2018-30/1/2019 (Every Wednesday) 9:30-10:30am
Venue:Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
Address: Wing C, G/F Lok Moon House, Tze Lok Estate, Tze Wan Shan, Kowloon
Objectives:To relieve the participants' stress in taking care of elderly persons by open-group for the needy carers in the community
Contents:Different themes for different sessions (such as arts, cooking and sports).
Target Participants:Needy carers (identified by social worker)
Quota: 8 (For each session)
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Miss Cheung Wai Yee
Telephone Number:2321 8813
Organiser:Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
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Name of Programme:Information Talk for the Carer of elderly persons
Date / Duration:5/12/2018 (Wednesday), 14/1/2019 (Monday), 21/2/2019 (Thursday) and 8/3/2019 (Friday) 2:30-3:30pm
Venue:HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre 2/F, Fanling South Gov't Complex, No.7 Wo Ming Lane, Fanling, New Territories
Objectives:To provide information to the needy carers by registered nurse
Contents:(i) Common problems of asthma and shortness of breath
(ii) Exercises for the elderly persons
(iii) Healthy eating for the elderly persons
(iv) Dementia - Daily Living
Target Participants:Carers and their family members
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms CHAN
Telephone Number:2676 2525
Organiser:HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Support for Carers Project - Art Group for the Carers
Date / Duration:7/12/2018-25/1/2019 (Every Friday) 10:00am-12:00nn
Venue:HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre 2/F, Fanling South Gov't Complex, No.7 Wo Ming Lane, Fanling, New Territories
Objectives:To facilitate the participants to relax themselves by doing different art works which are related to five senses;
To strengthen their social support network through making friends with other group members
Contents:Art works about five senses, including (i) horticulture, (ii) music, (iii) drawing, (iv) making artifacts and (v) playing toys
Target Participants:The needy carer and elderly (8 pairs for each session)
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms FU and Ms CHAN
Telephone Number:2676 2525
Organiser:HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Mutual Support Group for Carers
Date / Duration:10/12/2018-7/1/2019 (Every Monday) 2:30-3:45pm
Venue:Rooms 11-18, G/F, Yue Fung House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives:To help the carers to relieve their stress and build up support network
Contents:Practice Laughter Yoga and meditation and sharing with other carers
Target Participants:Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Mr KWOK
Telephone Number:2558 0187
Organiser:Hong Kong Society for the Aged Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Love Carers - Exercise and tips for home safety and fall prevention
Date / Duration:15/1/2019 (Tuesday)
10:00-11:00am
Venue:Unit 228, Podium, Yuet Ping House, Long Ping Estate. YOT Tin Ka Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Objectives:To improve the caring skills and knowledge of carergivers.
Contents:To provide exercise and tips for home safety and fall prevention by occupational therapist.
Target Participants:Adult carers who need to take care of elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms YIP Sin-na
Telephone Number:2473 5113
Organiser:YOT Tin Ka Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Dementia and Needy carer service
Date / Duration:19/1/2019 (Saturday) pm
Venue:Activity room, POH Mrs Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre, G/F, Wai Fat Building, 5 Fung Cheung Road, Yuen Long.
Objectives:Service introduction.
Contents: Talk
Target Participants:Members of the center and carergivers of elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Mr CHEUNG/Ms CHAN (4)
Telephone Number:2476 2227
Organiser:POH Mrs Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Physiotherapy Group: Pain Relieve & Management Group
Date / Duration:19/12/2018-23/1/2019 (Wednesday)
8:30-9:30am
Venue:Computer room, Ching Chung Rev. Hau Po Woon Neighbourhood Elderly Centre, Tin Tsz Estate, Tin Shui Wai.
Objectives:To provide pain releasing skills by physiotherapist.
Contents:To learn pain releasing skills.
Target Participants:Needy carers of elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms FONG Kuen-yin
Telephone Number:2445 0013
Organiser:Ching Chung Rev. Hau Po Woon Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Occupationaly Therapy: Aromatherapy
Date / Duration:19/12/2018-23/1/2019 (Wednesday)
11:00am-12:00nn
Venue:Computer room, Ching Chung Rev. Hau Po Woon Neighbourhood Elderly Centre, Tin Tsz Estate, Tin Shui Wai.
Objectives:To provide stress releasing skills by occuaptionalist through aromatherapy.
Contents:To provide knoweldge about aromatherapy.
Target Participants:Needy carers of elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms FONG Kuen-yin
Telephone Number:2445 0013
Organiser:Ching Chung Rev. Hau Po Woon Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Art Jamming
Date / Duration:19/12/2018, 23/1/2019, 20/2/2019 (Wednesday) 2:00pm-4:00pm
Venue:Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
Wing C, G/F., Lok Moon House, Tsz Lok Estate, Tsz Wan Shan, Kowloon
Objectives:To discover both elderly persons' and carers' creativity and enjoy a happy moment
Contents:Inviting care givers and elderly persons with dementia elderly persons to create their acrylic painting together
Target Participants:Elderly persons with dementia and their cares
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Miss Li
Telephone Number:2321 8813
Organiser:Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
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Name of Programme:Love and Care Training in Caring elderly persons with Dementia
Date / Duration:20, 27/12/2018 (Thursday) 2:30-3:30pm
Venue:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
G/F, Wai Yuen House, Chuk Yuen (North) Estate, Kowloon
Objectives:To enhance carers' skills in taking care of elderly persons with dementia
Contents:Organise thematic workshops and interactive sharing on the cause and coping toward challenging behaviors of elderly persons with dementia
Target Participants:Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Miss Tam Sin Ting
Telephone Number:2323 0632
Organiser:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Carers Gathering: The Use of Rehabilitation Tools
Date / Duration:20/12/2018 (Thursday) 2:30-4:00pm
Venue:Room 32,G/F, Yue On House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives:To enhance the knowledge of the carers on rehabilitation tools
Contents:Introduction sessions conducted by occupational therapist
Target Participants:Carers (Can apply for elderly persons respite service in advance)
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms TANG
Telephone Number:2558 0187
Organiser:Hong Kong Society for the Aged Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Tea Gathering for Carers
Date / Duration:21/12/2018 (Friday) 2:00-4:00pm
Venue:Chinese Restaurant in Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan
Objectives:To enhance the relationship between elderly persons and their carers
Contents:Enjoy afternoon tea, play games and singing performance
Target Participants:Elderly persons and carers
Fee:$30/person
Responsible Staff:Ms TANG
Telephone Number:2558 0187
Organiser:Hong Kong Society for the Aged Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Mutual Support Group for Carers of elderly persons with Dementia
Date / Duration:29/12/2018, 12/1, 2/2, 9/3/2019 (Saturday) 2:30-4:00pm
Venue:Rooms 11-18, G/F, Yue Fung House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives:To build up support network for the carers of elderly persons with dementia
Contents:Discussion on difference topics in each month including caring skills, the difficulties faced and the coping methods. Establishment of mutual support among participants.
Target Participants:Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Mr LEE
Telephone Number:2558 0187
Organiser:Hong Kong Society for the Aged Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Carers in Future Hope
Date / Duration:1/2019
Venue:Pak Tin Baptist Church Neighbourhood Centre
Objectives:To increase participants' knowledge in technology and to enhance their understanding on elderly persons' daily needs
Contents:Visit, lunch
Target Participants:Elderly persons and carers
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Mr MUI
Telephone Number:2779 2368
Organiser:Pak Tin Baptist Church Neighbourhood Centre
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Name of Programme:Walk along with Love & Care - Caregiver Supporting Scheme
Date / Duration:1/1/2019-31/3/2019
Venue:G/F, Hung Shing House, Hung Fuk Estate, YL.
Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Objectives:To increase the caring knowledge and skills of carergivers of elderly persons
Contents:Exhibition, talks, group and taking family photos.
Target Participants:Caregivers of elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms Siu Mei-lin
Telephone Number:24431533
Organiser:New Territories Women & Juveniles Welfare Association Social Services Division Limited Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Play Group for Needy Carers
Date / Duration:1/1/2019-31/3/2019
Venue:G/F, Hung Shing House, Hung Fuk Estate, YL.
Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Objectives:To encourage and improve the interaction of elderly persons with dementia and their carers.
To increase the caring knowledge of needy carers.
Contents:Games and debriefings
Target Participants:Elderly persons with dementia and their carers
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms TANG Yuk-kwun
Telephone Number:24431533
Organiser:New Territories Women & Juveniles Welfare Association Social Services Division Limited Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Creative art work and exhibition
Date / Duration:1/1/2019-31/3/2019
Venue:Yuen Long & Tin Shui Wai
Objectives:To improve the understanding of patients with dementia and their family members.
Contents:Art work and Painting Exhibition
Target Participants:Patients with dementia (mild) and their family members
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms WONG Lai-Wah
Telephone Number:24797383/39043155
Organiser:Caritas District Elderly Centre - Yuen Long
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Name of Programme:Ways to Sleep Better
Date / Duration:2/1/2019-23/1/2019 (Every Wednesday) 10:30-11:30am
Venue:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Ming Wah Centre
Objectives:To release stress from insomnia
Contents:Introduce the causes and effects of insomnia and explore solutions
Target Participants:Care givers with insomnia disturbance
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Miss So Ka Wai
Telephone Number:2568 5201
Organiser:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Skills Training Workshop: Making It Easier to Care
Date / Duration:7/1/2019 (Monday) 2:30-4:00pm
Venue:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Ming Wah Centre
Objectives:To enhance the caring ability of the carers;
To release carers' stress in taking care of the elderly persons with dementia
Contents:Communication skills and skills training in taking care of elder persons with dementia
Target Participants:Cares of elderly persons with dementia
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Miss Choi Sim Kuen (Iris)
Telephone Number:2568 5201
Organiser:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Mutual Support Group for "Care Starter"
Date / Duration:8/1, 15/1, 22/1, 29/1/2019 (Tuesday) 7:30-8:30pm
Venue:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
G/F, Wai Yuen House, Chuk Yuen (North) Estate, Kowloon
Objectives:To enhance understanding of social resources for carer and build up mutual support among carers
Contents:Introduce support service and resources to carers and organise sharing sessions among carers on care difficulties
Target Participants:Carers of elderly persons with dementia for less than 1 year
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Miss Tam Sin Ting
Telephone Number:2323 0632
Organiser:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Think POSITIVE
Date / Duration:10/1, 17/1, 24/1, 31/1/2019 (Thursday)
Venue:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Ming Wah Centre
Objectives:To enhance stress coping ability of carers
Contents:Introduction of Positive Psychology through various activities including sharing, games and handicrafts making
Target Participants:Carers within the district
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Mr Lok Chak Lam
Telephone Number:2568 5201
Organiser:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Lunar New Year for the elderly 2019 - Volunteer project (season 1)
Date / Duration:12/1/2019 (Saturday)
9:00am-1:00pm
Venue:Families of Yuen Long district
Objectives:To show care and concern towards elderly of Yuen Long district and build up a friendly community.
Contents:To arrange visits for elders (including elderly with dementia) in the district and provide simple home cleaning work for them.
Target Participants:Members of the center (including members of individuals or family)
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms CHAN Kit
Telephone Number:2470 1545
Organiser:Yuen Long (Central) Integrated Family Service Centre/SWD
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Name of Programme:Health Talk: Medication Safety
Date / Duration:14/1/2019 (Monday) 10:30-11:30am
Venue:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Ming Wah Centre
Objectives:To enhance the knowledge on handling medicine safely
Contents:Proper use of medicine, storage and group consultation service provided by registered pharmacists
Target Participants:Elderly persons and carers within the district
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Mr. Lok Chak Lam
Telephone Number:2568 5201
Organiser:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Relaxation in Horticulture
Date / Duration:14/1 and 21/1/2019 (Monday)
2:30-4:30pm
Venue:Activity room, POH Mrs Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre, G/F, Wai Fat Building, 5 Fung Cheung Road, Yuen Long.
Objectives:To release the stress of needy carers.
Contents:Talk and interactive session and horticulture workshop
Target Participants:Eldelry persons and their needy carers of the centre
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Mr CHEUNG
Telephone Number:2476 2227
Organiser:POH Mrs Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Care in activity
Date / Duration:18/1/2019 (Tuesday)
2:00-4:00pm
Venue:Activity room, POH Mrs Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre, G/F, Wai Fat Building, 5 Fung Cheung Road, Yuen Long.
Objectives:To understand and design suitable activities for elderly persons with dementia.
Contents:Talk and interactive session
Target Participants:Members of the center and carergivers of elderly persons, frontline workers
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms CHAN (4)
Telephone Number:2476 2227
Organiser:POH Mrs Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Carerer support talk - No elder abuse
Date / Duration:19/1/2019 (Saturday)
10:30-11:30am
Venue:3/F, Tin Shui Community Centre, Tin Shui Estate, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long
Objectives:To understand elderly abuse and tips to prevent elder abuse.
Contents:Talk and sharing
Target Participants:Carers of elderly persons of the district
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Mr HO
Telephone Number:2448 4733
Organiser:NAAC Tin Shui Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Lunar New Year for the elderly 2019 - Volunteer project (season 2)
Date / Duration:19/1/2019 (Saturday)
9:00am-1:00pm
Venue:Families of Yuen Long district
Objectives:To show care and concern towards elderly of Yuen Long district and build up a friendly community.
Contents:To arrange visits for elders (including elderly with dementia) in the district and provide simple home cleaning work for them.
Target Participants:Members of the center (including members of individuals or family)
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms CHAN Kit
Telephone Number:2470 1545
Organiser:Yuen Long (Central) Integrated Family Service Centre/SWD
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Name of Programme:Skills Training Workshop for Carers
Date / Duration:21/1/2019 (Monday) 2:00-3:30pm
Venue:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Ming Wah Centre
Objectives:To enhance the skills and knowledge in taking care of frail elderly persons
Contents:Caring skills and techniques on using walking aids
Target Participants:Carers
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Miss So Ka Wai
Telephone Number:2568 5201
Organiser:H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Happy Gatherings
Date / Duration:28/1/2019 (Friday) and 21/3/2019 (Thursday) 2:30-3:30pm
Venue:Room 32,G/F, Yue On House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives:To equip with the knowledge about dementia and share the caring experience
Contents:In the form of parallel group, the carers can learn more about dementia and the care skills; while the elderly persons can participate in training games
Target Participants:Elderly persons and carers
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms TANG
Telephone Number:2558 0187
Organiser:Hong Kong Society for the Aged Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Home Cleaning and Concern Visits to the elderly in Long Ching Estate
Date / Duration:29/1/2019 (Tuesday) and 30/1/2019 (Wednesday)
10:00am-12:00nn and 2:00-4:00pm
Venue:Long Ching Estate
Objectives:Through concern visit to increase community integration.
Contents:To arrange youths on Probation Order to have concern visits for elderly persona (including elderly persons with dementia).
Target Participants:Elders of Long Ching Estate
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Mr SIU Tak-ming
Telephone Number:2470 1416
Organiser:Yuen Long (Central) Integrated Family Service Centre/SWD
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Name of Programme:Love Carers - Home visit for needy carers
Date / Duration:31/1/2019 (Thursday)
10:00-11:00am
Venue:Unit 228, Podium, Yuet Ping House, Long Ping Estate. YOT Tin Ka Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Objectives:To show concern and care towads elderly persons and needy carers.
Contents:Arrange home visits for caregivers and frail elderly persons by volunteers
Target Participants:Adult carers who need to take care of elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms YIP Sin-na
Telephone Number:2473 5113
Organiser:YOT Tin Ka Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme:Dementia - you have to know
Date / Duration:31/1/2019 (Thursady)
2:30-4:30pm
Venue:Activity room, POH Mrs Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre, G/F, Wai Fat Building, 5 Fung Cheung Road, Yuen Long.
Objectives:To understand dementia and treatment.
Contents:Talk and interactive session
Target Participants:Members of the center and carergivers of elderly persons
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms CHAN (4)
Telephone Number:2476 2227
Organiser:POH Mrs Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Understanding Dementia
Date / Duration: 11/2018-1/2019
Venue: NAAC Ma On Shan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre, Lei On Estate and Sha Tin District
Objectives: To foster concern for elderly persons with dementia and their carers by community education
Contents: Outdoor activity, talk and exhibition
Target Participants: elderly persons, carers and the public
Fee: $95/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Lee
Telephone Number: 2683 5522
Organiser: NAAC Ma On Shan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Walk with Dementia elderly persons
Date / Duration: 11/2018-1/2019
Venue: NAAC Ma On Shan Social Centre for the Elderly, Ma On Shan and Sha Tin District
Objectives: To introduce dementia to public through community education
Contents: Outdoor activity, talk, exhibition and Fun Day
Target Participants: elderly persons, carers and the public
Fee: $85/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Lee
Telephone Number: 3152 2614
Organiser: NAAC Ma On Shan Social Centre for the Elderly
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Name of Programme: Dementia Friendly Action
Date / Duration: 11/2018-1/2019
Venue: Hong Kong Toi Shan Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre and Sui Wo Court
Objectives: To raise public awareness on needs of elderly persons with dementia and to build up a dementia friendly community
Contents: Talk and exhibition
Target Participants: elderly persons, carers, volunteers and the public
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tse
Telephone Number: 2681 2234
Organiser: Hong Kong Toi Shan Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Action of Supporting Carers in Sham Shui Po
Date / Duration: 12/2018-1/2019
Venue: Fu Cheong Estate, Un Chan Estate, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Pak Tin Estate
Objectives: To train up "ambassadors" to share a message of love to "Carers" in Sham Shui Po by holding community booths at different public housing areas
Contents: Set up community booths for "Cheer Up" actions and conduct a survey to identify the "Carers"
1. Ambassadors will invite the public to understand more about the situations of carers and make a magnetic badge to encourage and support the "Carers"
2. Ambassadors and staff will conduct a survey to identify the "Carers" in the community and give them an information pack with a magnetic badge as a souvenir for encouragement and support
Target Participants: Members of the local community
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Law Lap Man
Telephone Number: 2708 8995
Organiser: YMCA of Hong Kong Cheung Sha Wan Centre
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Name of Programme:Fun Group for Dementia topic
Date / Duration:4/1, 11/1, 18/1 and 25/1/ 2019 (Friday)
10:00-11:00am
Venue:Activity Room, 5/F, Yuen Long (East) Integrated Family Service Centre/SWD
Yuen Long Government Offices & Tai Kiu Market.
Objectives:Through series of acitivies to increase the aware of participants the mental health of elders. To provide methods of reducing stress and knowledge of some commons diseases (e.g. dementia).
Contents:Interactive games, group discussion, visit elderly service units, etc.
Target Participants:Residents of Yuen Long district
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms LAM
Telephone Number:2476 4140
Organiser:Yuen Long (East) Integrated Family Service Centre/SWD
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Name of Programme: Happy Meals with elderly persons
Date / Duration: 10/1/2019 (Thursday)
Venue: Penfold Park and Taoheung Cultural Museum
Objectives: To foster concerns for elderly persons with dementia and build up a dementia friendly community
Contents: Visit
Target Participants:Elderly persons with dementia and Carers
Fee: $100/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Sin
Telephone Number: 2647 2711
Organiser: TWGHs Wilson T S Wang District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme:Dementia Friendly Carnival
Date / Duration:12/1/2019 (Saturday) pm
Venue:Yuen Long Children's Playground, Yuen Long Hong Lok Road
Objectives:To increase the awarenesses of public towards dementia. To promote concern and care towards patient with dementia.
Contents:Opening, game stalls and exhibition
Target Participants:Public
Fee:Free
Responsible Staff:Ms TANG Kwun-yuk
Telephone Number:2443 1533
Organiser:NTW&JWA- SSDL Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre, and all Yuen Long Elderly centres
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Name of Programme: Well-Being Movement Finale
Date / Duration: 19/1/2019 (Saturday)
Venue: Jao Tsung-I Academy
Objectives: To promote care and concern to needy carers and dementia elderly in the community
Contents: Movie show "Happiness"
Target Participants: Persons with Dementia/ Carers/ Public
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms CHEUNG
Telephone Number: 2360 5151
Organiser: Social Welfare Department and NGOs in SSP district
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Name of Programme: Screening of Movie "The Tail Before" & "Care in Late Stage Dementia" Sharing Session
Date / Duration: 24/1/2019 (Thursday) 2:30-5:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre - Yung Yuen Point
G/F, Yung Yuen House, Chuk Yuen (North) Estate, Kowloon
Objectives: To promote "Advanced Care Plan" and enhance respect towards elderly persons' self-decision on end-of-life arrangement
Contents: Organise screening of movie "The Tail Before" with discussion session in order to enhance the participants' understanding towards Advanced Care Plan
Target Participants: Carers for elderly persons with Dementia and citizens who are interest in related topics
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Tam Sin Ting
Telephone Number: 2323 0632
Organiser: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Limited Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
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