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: | 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: | Carers for elderly persons with Dementia Supporting Group |
Date / Duration: | 13,15/12/2018 and 14,16/3/2019 9:30-11:00am |
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 strengthen carers' knowledge on application of Montessori Method in dementia related training and to enhance carers' understanding of elderly persons' performance in cognitive training group |
Contents: | Introduce Montessori Method and discuss about elderly persons' performance in cognitive training group |
Target Participants: | Carers of participants of cognitive training group |
Fee: | Free |
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: | 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: | 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.
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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: | 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: | Let's Relax (Mindfulness Workshop) |
Date / Duration: | 16/2/2019-13/4/2019 (Saturday) 2:00-4:00pm |
Venue: | Wanchai District Elderly Community Centre |
Objectives: | To increase carers' awareness on thoughts, emotions and physical response via meditation; To experience mindful relaxation by focusing on the present moment and let go |
Contents: | Introduction to mindfulness Engage in various forms of mindful exercises, including mindful eating, breathing exercises and body scanning |
Target Participants: | 8 carers |
Fee: | $60/person |
Responsible Staff: | MISS LAW PUI YAN,YAMMIE |
Telephone Number: | 2831 3225 |
Organiser: | St. James' Settlement Wanchai District Elderly Community Centre |
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Name of Programme: | Sand Drawing Workshop for People with Dementia and Carers |
Date / Duration: | 16/2/2019- 6/4/2019 (Saturday) 2:00-3:30pm |
Venue: | Wanchai District Elderly Community Centre |
Objectives: | To develop potentials of people with dementia through the exercise of cognitive and multi-sensory stimulations; To maintain a trusting relationship between carers and elderly persons by expressing inner feeling and emotions during art creations |
Contents: | Introduce basic techniques of sand drawing |
Target Participants: | 20 people (10 pairs of people with dementia and carers) |
Fee: | $160/pair |
Responsible Staff: | MISS LAW PUI YAN,YAMMIE |
Telephone Number: | 2831 3225 |
Organiser: | St. James' Settlement Wanchai District Elderly Community Centre |
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Name of Programme: | Carerer support talk - Effective communication with elderly persons
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Date / Duration: | 2/3/2019 (Saturday)
10:30-11:30am
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Venue: | 3/F, Tin Shui Community Centre, Tin Shui Estate, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long
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Objectives: | To understand effective communication skills with elderly persons.
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Contents: | Talk and sharing
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Target Participants: | Carers of elderly persons of the district
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Fee: | Free |
Responsible Staff: | Mr HO
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Telephone Number: | 2448 4733
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Organiser: | NAAC Tin Shui Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: | Stretching Exercises |
Date / Duration: | 4/3/2019 (Monday) and 7/3/2019 (Thursday) 2:30-3:30pm |
Venue: | Room 32, G/F, Yue On House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong |
Objectives: | To relax and relieve stress by exercises |
Contents: | Practice stretching exercises |
Target Participants: | Carers (Can apply for elderly persons respite service in advance) |
Fee: | Free |
Responsible Staff: | Mdm 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: | Intergenerational communications
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Date / Duration: | 7/3/2019 (Thursday)
10:00-11:00am
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Venue: | 3/F, Tin Shui Community Centre, Tin Shui Estate, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long
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Objectives: | To understand intergenerational communication skills.
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Contents: | Talk and sharing
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Target Participants: | Carers of elderly persons of the district
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Fee: | Free |
Responsible Staff: | Mr HO
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Telephone Number: | 2448 4733
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Organiser: | NAAC Tin Shui Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: | Tea Gathering with Nostalgic Theme |
Date / Duration: | 8/3/2019 (Friday) 3:00-4:30pm |
Venue: | H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Ming Wah Centre (activity room) |
Objectives: | To facilitate the communication between the elderly persons and the carers |
Contents: | handcraft activities and sharing |
Target Participants: | Elderly persons and 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: | Mindfulness Practice Group |
Date / Duration: | 9/3/2019-4/5/2019 (Every Saturday) 3:00-5:00pm |
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 reduce carers' stress |
Contents: | Mindfulness Practice in group setting |
Target Participants: | Carers with care stress (Pre-group interview required) |
Fee: | $80/person (Free for participant(s) with attendance rate over 75%) |
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: | Relax on Saturday (Physical exercise)
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Date / Duration: | 16/3/2019 (Saturday)
10:30-11:30am
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Venue: | 3/F, Tin Shui Community Centre, Tin Shui Estate, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long
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Objectives: | To learn stress releasing exercises.
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Contents: | Talk and sharing
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Target Participants: | Carers of elderly persons of the district
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Fee: | Free
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Responsible Staff: | Mr HO
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Telephone Number: | 2448 4733
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Organiser: | NAAC Tin Shui Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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