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Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	Carer Fitness Class
Date / Duration:	6 February 2020 - 27 March 2020 (Every Thursday) 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Venue:	Asbury Methodist Social Service Neighbourhood Elderly Centre 1 Sheung Kok Street, Tai Wo Hau, Kwai Chung, N.T.
Objectives:	Encourage carers to establish regular exercise habits and ease the pressure
Contents:	To learn Theraband exercise, pain relief and stretching
Target Participants:	◆Carer
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms POON
Telephone Number:	2420 1073
Organiser:	Asbury Methodist Social Service Neighbourhood Elderly Centre and Viva- Cho Yiu Centre

Name of Programme:	Thematic talk on Mind-Friendly Home
Date / Duration:	11 March 2020 (Wednesday) 9:30am - 10:30am
Venue:	Asbury Methodist Social Service Neighbourhood Elderly Centre 1 Sheung Kok Street, Tai Wo Hau, Kwai Chung, N.T.
Objectives:	Understanding dementia and the concept of Mind-Friendly Home
Contents:	Understanding dementia and how Mind-Friendly Home Design can help the people with dementia
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ◆Carer
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms POON
Telephone Number:	2420 1073
Organiser:	Asbury Methodist Social Service Neighbourhood Elderly Centre and Hong Kong Housing Society

Name of Programme:	Oral Health of the Elderly Persons
Date / Duration:	17 March 2020 (Tuesday) 9:45am - 10:45am
Venue:	Asbury Methodist Social Service Neighbourhood Elderly Centre 1 Sheung Kok Street, Tai Wo Hau, Kwai Chung, N.T.
Objectives:	Increase carers' awareness of oral health and remind them the importance of regular dental inspections
Contents:	Correct the misconceptions on oral health and share the proper ways to use dentures
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ◆Carer
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms POON
Telephone Number:	2420 1073
Organiser:	Asbury Methodist Social Service Neighbourhood Elderly Centre and Department of Health Co-organise

Tuen Mun District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	Music Therapy Group
Date / Duration:	27 February 2020 - 19 March 2020 (Every Thursday) 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue:	Yau On Lutheran Centre for the Elderly 1/F., On Ting/ Yau Oi Community Centre, On Ting Estate, Tuen Mun, N.T.
Objectives:	Let participants express themselves, relieve emotions and reduce stress.
Contents:	Musical instruments, singing and other music therapy activities.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ With carer stress
Fee:	$20 / person
Responsible Staff:	Miss YEUNG
Telephone Number:	2451 9759
Organiser:	Yau On Lutheran Centre for the Elderly

Name of Programme:	Health talk about Lifting & Transfer
Date / Duration:	18 March 2020 (Wednesday) 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue:	Baptist Mid-Missions Butterfly Bay Baptist Church Elderly Centre G/F, Butterfly Bay Community Centre, Butterfly Estate, Tuen Mun, N.T
Objectives:	Understanding Lifting & Transfer
Contents:	The eight principles for lifting and transfer
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ With carer stress ‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms AU YEUNG
Telephone Number:	2468 1109
Organiser:	BMM Butterfly Bay Baptist Church Elderly Centre

Eastern and Wan Chai District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	Resource Club for Carer
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Except public holidays) For appointment in advance
Venue:	Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wu Ki Lim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F, Yiu Ming House, Yiu Tung Estate, Shaukeiwan
Objectives:	To increase the knowledge of using rehabilitation equipment's and reduce the stress of caregivers
Contents:	Providing rehabilitation equipment's and consultation to caregivers in need
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Mr WONG
Telephone Number:	2535 4387
Organiser:	Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wu Ki Lim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Support Group for Carers
Date / Duration:	11 January 2020, 8 February 2020, 14 March 2020 (Saturday) 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Venue:	Eastern District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Phase 2, Provident Centre, 53 Wharf Road, North Point, H.K.
Objectives:	To empower the family members to become more confident in caring of elderly persons with dementia
Contents:	Sharing of experiences and group discussion
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms SIU Li Woon
Telephone Number:	2563 0187
Organiser:	Eastern District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	5 Senses Perceptual Training (Part 1)
Date / Duration:	15 February 2020 - 21 March 2020 (Every Saturday) 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Venue:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Hong Shui House, Hong Tung Estate, 56 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Objectives:	Sensory stimulation training and promote family relationships.
Contents:	Carers and elderly can participate sensory stimulation training activities together to strengthen the elderly's perception function and enjoy the joyful moment.
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment ‧ With mild dementia ‧ Carers must join together ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ All three part must be completed ‧ Pre-test and post-test questionnaires required
Fee:	$20 / person
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEUNG Shuk Wa, Sandra
Telephone Number:	2676 7067
Organiser:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Concentration Awareness Training (Part 3)
Date / Duration:	19 February 2020 - 11 March 2020 (Every Wednesday) 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Venue:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Hong Shui House, Hong Tung Estate, 56 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Objectives:	Carers' stress relief.
Contents:	Teaching the concept of concentration awareness and learn to use it in diet, exercise and daily life.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ All three part must be completed ‧ Pre-test and post-test questionnaires required
Fee:	$10 / person
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEUNG Shuk Wa, Sandra
Telephone Number:	2676 7067
Organiser:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Pilot Scheme on Training for Foreign Domestic Helpers in Elderly Care (Term 2)
Date / Duration:	20 February 2020 - 26 March 2020 (Every Thursday) 9:15am - 12:45pm (6 lessons) (Owing to the Internship, the class will end at 1:15pm on 20 February 2020)
Venue:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Hong Shui House, Hong Tung Estate, 56 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Objectives:	Improve the care skills of foreign domestic helpers.
Contents:	Medical professional from the Hong Kong's Department of Health will teach the practical skills of caring for the elderly persons and the skills of caring for the elderly persons with dementia and stroke.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ Screening assessment required 1. Respite service for elderly persons during the training 2. Lessons will be conducted in in English or Cantonese with Indonesian interpretation, hand-outs available in Chinese, English, Filipino, Indonesian and Thai 3. Employers and domestic he
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEUNG Shuk Wa, Sandra
Telephone Number:	2676 7067
Organiser:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Smart & Happy Gathering
Date / Duration:	10 March 2020 (Tuesday) 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue:	The Endeavourers HK Bert James Young Neighbourhood Elderly Centre 2/F, 18 Hong On Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Objectives:	Through the strength based programmes, enhancing the social and training needs of people with dementia and supports to the caregivers.
Contents:	Brain training games and exercises
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment ‧ With mild dementia ‧ With moderate dementia ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ Carers are welcomed ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEE
Telephone Number:	2456 2456
Organiser:	The Endeavourers HK Bert James Young Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	"Smart Friend" -Half-day Tour
Date / Duration:	12 March 2020 (Thursday) 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue:	Elderly Resources Centre of Hong Kong Housing Society Shop A-C, G/F., Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Objectives:	To understand how mind-friendly home design and products help people with dementia to achieve age in place
Contents:	Mind-friendly Home guided tour
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment ‧ With suspected dementia ‧ With mild dementia ◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	To be confirmed
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEUNG
Telephone Number:	2880 0461
Organiser:	The Church of Christ in China Hop Yat Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Knowledge in Dementia & Social resources
Date / Duration:	18 March 2020 (Wednesday) 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue:	SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Phase 2, Provident Centre, 53 Wharf Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Objectives:	To enhance knowledge of dementia for caregivers
Contents:	Understanding of dementia, person-care-centre approach and social resources
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms NG
Telephone Number:	2563 0187
Organiser:	SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Carer group - Body and Soul Wellness
Date / Duration:	21 March 2020 (Saturday) 10:30am - 12:30pm
Venue:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Hong Shui House, Hong Tung Estate, 56 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Objectives:	To equip carers with their care knowledge and skills from different perspectives, and promote the physical and mental health of both elderly persons and carers.
Contents:	1. Doing stretch exercises. 2. Doctors of Chinese Medicine introduce food therapy and soup for relieve stress. 3. Recognize and practice Acupressure that relieves stress.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Respite service for elderly during the activity
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms TSUE Ying Lan, Bonnie / Ms AU Wing Yin
Telephone Number:	2676 7067
Organiser:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre

Wong Tai Sin and Sai Kung District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	Life in green colour --horticultural group
Date / Duration:	3 January 2020 - 6 March 2020 (Every Friday) 10:00am - 11:30am
Venue:	H.K.S.K.H. Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex- Jockey Club District Elderly Community Centre cum Day Care Unit 101 Po Lam Road North, Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon
Objectives:	Through gardening activities, increase the interest of dementia elderly and carers, aim to establish a regular and sustainable hobbies in their daily life.
Contents:	Sensory enjoyment – smelling, touching, looking, listening, remembering Crafts and hobbies associated with plants, learn digging, watering, planting skills
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ With suspected dementia ‧ With mild dementia ‧ Carers are welcomed ◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Miss TONG
Telephone Number:	2702 9897
Organiser:	H.K.S.K.H. Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex- Jockey Club District Elderly Community Centre cum Day Care Unit

Name of Programme:	Memory Café
Date / Duration:	6 January 2020 - 23 March 2020 (Every Monday) 9:30am - 11:00am
Venue:	Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Choi Hung Community Centre for Senior Citizens 106-115, G/F, Kam Hon House, Choi Hung Estate, Kowloon
Objectives:	Enrich family relationship of elderly persons with dementia and their family members
Contents:	To create relax and happy moments for the elderly persons with dementia and their caregiver by different types of activities
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Living in the Kowloon district ‧ With suspected dementia ‧ With moderate dementia ◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Mr TSOI
Telephone Number:	2329 6366
Organiser:	Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Choi Hung Community Centre for Senior Citizens

Name of Programme:	Carer for Elderly Persons with Dementia Supporting Group
Date / Duration:	28 March 2020 (Saturday) 9:30am - 12:00nn
Venue:	H.K.S.K.H. Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Wai Yuen House, Chuk Yuen North Estate, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon.
Objectives:	To strengthen carers' acknowledge and application of Montessori Method 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:	◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms Hung
Telephone Number:	2323 0632
Organiser:	H.K.S.K.H. Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre

Kwun Tong District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	Visits for Needy Carers
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Except public holidays) Every Wednesday to Friday
Venue:	Caritas Elderly Centre-Ngau Tau Kok Unit 6-15, Wing B & C, G/F, Ying Hong House, Choi Ying Estate, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon
Objectives:	To find out the situation of care, and to provide aid in handling medicine and well-being.
Contents:	Trainings on techniques in giving care; managing medications
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Living in the district ‧ Members ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms YAU
Telephone Number:	2117 0707
Organiser:	Caritas Elderly Centre-Ngau Tau Kok

Name of Programme:	Supportive Group for Caregiver
Date / Duration:	8 January 2020, 5 February 2020, 4 March 2020 (Wednesday) 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Venue:	Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre 1/F Lam Tin Complex & G/F Tak Yan House, Tak Tin Estate, 223 Pik Wan Road, Lam Tin, Kowloon
Objectives:	Provide information and training for caregivers and enhance the mutual support among the caregivers
Contents:	Informative talks, training session, games and sharing session
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ◆General public: ‧ Volunteers
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms CHUN
Telephone Number:	2177 6299
Organiser:	Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Supportive Group for Caregiver of elderly with dementia
Date / Duration:	8 January 2020, 5 February 2020, 4 March 2020 (Wednesday) 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Venue:	Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre 1/F Lam Tin Complex & G/F Tak Yan House, Tak Tin Estate, 223 Pik Wan Road, Lam Tin, Kowloon
Objectives:	Provide dementia related information and training for family caregivers of elderly persons with dementia
Contents:	Talk and sharing sessions, cognitive trainings and exercises demonstration
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ‧ With suspected dementia ‧ With mild dementia ‧ With moderate dementia ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ◆General public: ‧ Volunteers
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms CHUN
Telephone Number:	2177 6299
Organiser:	Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Parallel Group
Date / Duration:	9 January 2020 - 5 March 2020 (Every Thursday, except 30 January 2020) 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue:	Choi Ha Neighbourhood Elderly Centre Unit 1, G/F, Choi Yat House, Choi Ha Estate, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon
Objectives:	Facilitate the elderly persons with dementia to communicate with others thorough different group activities. Release the stress level of the carer and build the mutual support relationship among them.
Contents:	Brain training games and exercises. Educate the carer with relax methods and caring skills.
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Living in the district ‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment ‧ With suspected dementia ‧ With mild dementia ‧ With moderate dementia ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	$10 / 8 sessions (non-refundable)
Responsible Staff:	Ms AU
Telephone Number:	2758 2737
Organiser:	Jordan Valley Kai Fong Welfare Association Choi Ha Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Heart Breathing Gathering
Date / Duration:	24 February 2020, 23 March 2020 (Monday) 10:00am - 11:30am
Venue:	Hong Kong & Macau Lutheran Church Social Service Limited Kei Fuk Elderly Centre Room 604-605, Telford House, 16 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon
Objectives:	To allow participants to take a break and to release stress
Contents:	Gathering and sharing of carers of elderly persons with dementia
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer
Fee:	Free / Charge may apply
Responsible Staff:	Ms WONG
Telephone Number:	2318 1939
Organiser:	Hong Kong & Macau Lutheran Church Social Service Limited Kei Fuk Elderly Centre

Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District

Please refer to the information of other months.

Tai Po and North District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	Self-care programme
Date / Duration:	4 December 2019 - 21 March 2020
Venue:	SSY/Ho Hong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens Unit 22-29, G/F, Tai Yan House, Tai Yuen Est. Tai Po, N.T.
Objectives:	1. Strengthen the awareness of carer on self-care. 2. To understand the risk factors of Dementia.
Contents:	The programme will last 13 weeks. Consultation by nurse, social worker and physiotherapist, they also help to monitor blood pressure, glucose level, cholesterol and triglycerides.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Screening assessment required
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Mr CHU
Telephone Number:	2665 2236
Organiser:	SSY/Ho Hong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens

Name of Programme:	Elderly Fitness　Zone
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Every Friday, except the first Friday of every month and public holidays) 10:15am - 11:00am
Venue:	Fung Kai Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F, 22 Tin Ping Road, Sheung Shui, New Territories
Objectives:	To help participants to exercise and improve the balance, physical coordination, muscle strength and joint capacity through regular simple exercise
Contents:	Simple exercise (e.g. stretching and brain exercises)
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ‧ Priority is given to frail elderly persons ◆Carer: ‧ With carer stress
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms NGAI / Mr PANG
Telephone Number:	2683 9870
Organiser:	Fung Kai Public School Fung Kai Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Let's Relax
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Every Monday and Wednesday, except public holidays) 9:00am - 12:00nn
Venue:	Fung Kai Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F, 22 Tin Ping Road, Sheung Shui, New Territories
Objectives:	Providing elderly respite service for family members or relatives who are the main caregivers of elderly persons, thus they can enjoy a relaxing time of their own
Contents:	Respite service for elderly persons
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Living in the district ◆Carer: ‧ With carer stress
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Mr PANG / Ms NGAI
Telephone Number:	2683 9870
Organiser:	Fung Kai Public School Fung Kai Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Peaceful World for needy carers
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Except public holidays) For appointment in advance
Venue:	Chinese Young Men's Christian Association of Hong Kong Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F, No. 116-117 & 119 Tin Ming House, Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui, N.T.
Objectives:	To relieve stress through mindfulness, drawing and sharing
Contents:	Mindfulness, drawing and sharing
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Screening assessment required
Fee:	$30 / person
Responsible Staff:	Ms CHAN
Telephone Number:	2671 1802
Organiser:	Chinese Young Men's Christian Association of Hong Kong Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Carer Café
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Once per month) To be confirmed
Venue:	Wan Tau Tong Neighbourhood Community Centre G/F, Wan Tau Tong Neighbourhood Community Centre, Wan Tau Tong Estate, Tai Po, New Territories.
Objectives:	Reduce caring stress by various activities and mutual support
Contents:	Various activities, mutual sharing, tea time
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms HUNG
Telephone Number:	2658 6313
Organiser:	Yan Oi Tong Pang Hung Cheung Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Expressive art support group
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Total 4 sessions) To be confirmed
Venue:	Wan Tau Tong Neighbourhood Community Centre G/F, Wan Tau Tong Neighbourhood Community Centre, Wan Tau Tong Estate, Tai Po, New Territories.
Objectives:	Reduce caring stress by various art activities
Contents:	Various art activities, mutual sharing, tea time
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Screening assessment required
Fee:	$50 / 4 lessons
Responsible Staff:	Ms HUNG
Telephone Number:	2658 6313
Organiser:	Yan Oi Tong Pang Hung Cheung Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Brain Gym
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Except public holidays) For appointment in advance
Venue:	Chinese Young Men's Christian Association of Hong Kong Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F, No. 116-117 & 119 Tin Ming House, Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui, N.T.
Objectives:	To enhance the people with dementia's abilities in body coordination, concentration and memory abilities, to improve the families relationships and release the carers' stresses.
Contents:	Briefing and practice
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment ‧ With suspected dementia ‧ With mild dementia ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ Elderly volunteers
Fee:	$50 / person
Responsible Staff:	Ms CHAN
Telephone Number:	2671 1802
Organiser:	Chinese Young Men's Christian Association of Hong Kong Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Pastel Nagomi Art Group
Date / Duration:	18 February 2020 - 10 March 2020 (Every Tuesday) 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Venue:	FYSK Cheung Wah Neighbourhood Elderly Centre (Cheung Lai) Unit 9-10, G/F., Cheung Chi House, Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling, New Territories.
Objectives:	To release cares emotion and to enhance the resilience
Contents:	Art therapy creation
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress
Fee:	$50 / person
Responsible Staff:	Mr Jonathan LWUNG
Telephone Number:	2669 0252
Organiser:	Fung Ying Seen Koon Cheung Wah Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Life Wide Learning-How to arrange daily activities
Date / Duration:	7 March 2020 (Saturday) 2:30pm - 3:45pm
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 reduce the caring burden of the carers
Contents:	Through educational talk to learn how to arrange daily activities for the elderly persons with dementia
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms Wong Lai Fong
Telephone Number:	2855 0613
Organiser:	HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Community Resources Talk For Carers
Date / Duration:	11 March 2020 (Wednesday) 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue:	Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service Tai Po Baptist Church Au Cheung Sau Fong Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F, Fu Heng Neighbourhood Community Centre, Fu Heng Estate, Tai Po, New Territories
Objectives:	To introduce community resources to carers
Contents:	Information giving and supply of reference materials relating to care of elderly persons
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Mr Yuen
Telephone Number:	2666 0761
Organiser:	Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service Tai Po Baptist Church Au Cheung Sau Fong Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Central Western, Southern and Islands District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	Resource Club for Carer
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Except public holidays) For appointment in advance
Venue:	Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wu Ki Lim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F, Yiu Ming House, Yiu Tung Estate, Shaukeiwan
Objectives:	To increase the knowledge of using rehabilitation equipment's and reduce the stress of caregivers
Contents:	Providing rehabilitation equipment's and consultation to caregivers in need
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Mr WONG
Telephone Number:	2535 4387
Organiser:	Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wu Ki Lim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Support Group for Carers
Date / Duration:	11 January 2020, 8 February 2020, 14 March 2020 (Saturday) 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Venue:	Eastern District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Phase 2, Provident Centre, 53 Wharf Road, North Point, H.K.
Objectives:	To empower the family members to become more confident in caring of elderly persons with dementia
Contents:	Sharing of experiences and group discussion
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms SIU Li Woon
Telephone Number:	2563 0187
Organiser:	Eastern District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	5 Senses Perceptual Training (Part 1)
Date / Duration:	15 February 2020 - 21 March 2020 (Every Saturday) 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Venue:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Hong Shui House, Hong Tung Estate, 56 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Objectives:	Sensory stimulation training and promote family relationships.
Contents:	Carers and elderly persons can participate sensory stimulation training activities together to strengthen the elderly persons' perception function and enjoy the joyful moment.
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment ‧ With mild dementia ‧ Carers must join together ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ All three part must be completed ‧ Pre-test and post-test questionnaires required
Fee:	$20 / person
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEUNG Shuk Wa, Sandra
Telephone Number:	2676 7067
Organiser:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Concentration Awareness Training (Part 3)
Date / Duration:	19 February 2020 - 11 March 2020 (Every Wednesday) 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Venue:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Hong Shui House, Hong Tung Estate, 56 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Objectives:	Carers' stress relief.
Contents:	Teaching the concept of concentration awareness and learn to use it in diet, exercise and daily life.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ All three part must be completed ‧ Pre-test and post-test questionnaires required
Fee:	$10 / person
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEUNG Shuk Wa, Sandra
Telephone Number:	2676 7067
Organiser:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Pilot Scheme on Training for Foreign Domestic Helpers in Elderly Care (Term 2)
Date / Duration:	20 February 2020 - 26 March 2020 (Every Thursday) 9:15am - 12:45pm (6 lessons) (Owing to the Internship, the class will end at 1:15pm on 20 February 2020)
Venue:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Hong Shui House, Hong Tung Estate, 56 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Objectives:	Improve the care skills of foreign domestic helpers.
Contents:	Medical professional from the Hong Kong's Department of Health will teach the practical skills of caring for the elderly persons and the skills of caring for the elderly persons with dementia and stroke.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ Screening assessment required 1. Respite service for elderly persons during the training 2. Lessons will be conducted in in English or Cantonese with Indonesian interpretation, hand-outs available in Chinese, English, Filipino, Indonesian and Thai 3. Employers and domestic he
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEUNG Shuk Wa, Sandra
Telephone Number:	2676 7067
Organiser:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Smart & Happy Gathering
Date / Duration:	10 March 2020 (Tuesday) 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue:	The Endeavourers HK Bert James Young Neighbourhood Elderly Centre 2/F, 18 Hong On Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Objectives:	Through the strength based programmes, enhancing the social and training needs of people with dementia and supports to the caregivers.
Contents:	Brain training games and exercises
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment ‧ With mild dementia ‧ With moderate dementia ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ Carers are welcomed ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEE
Telephone Number:	2456 2456
Organiser:	The Endeavourers HK Bert James Young Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	"Smart Friend" -Half-day Tour
Date / Duration:	12 March 2020 (Thursday) 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue:	Elderly Resources Centre of Hong Kong Housing Society Shop A-C, G/F., Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Objectives:	To understand how mind-friendly home design and products help people with dementia to achieve age in place
Contents:	Mind-friendly Home guided tour
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment ‧ With suspected dementia ‧ With mild dementia ◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	To be confirmed
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEUNG
Telephone Number:	2880 0461
Organiser:	The Church of Christ in China Hop Yat Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Knowledge in Dementia & Social resources
Date / Duration:	18 March 2020 (Wednesday) 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue:	SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Phase 2, Provident Centre, 53 Wharf Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Objectives:	To enhance knowledge of dementia for caregivers
Contents:	Understanding of dementia, person-care-centre approach and social resources
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms NG
Telephone Number:	2563 0187
Organiser:	SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Carer group - Body and Soul Wellness
Date / Duration:	21 March 2020 (Saturday) 10:30am - 12:30pm
Venue:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre G/F, Hong Shui House, Hong Tung Estate, 56 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Objectives:	To equip carers with their care knowledge and skills from different perspectives, and promote the physical and mental health of both elderly persons and carers.
Contents:	1. Doing stretch exercises. 2. Doctors of Chinese Medicine introduce food therapy and soup for relieve stress. 3. Recognize and practice Acupressure that relieves stress.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Respite service for elderly during the activity
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms TSUE Ying Lan, Bonnie / Ms AU Wing Yin
Telephone Number:	2676 7067
Organiser:	YWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre

Sham Shui Po District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	Magic go go go
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Every Thursday) 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue:	Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F , 88 Yu Chau St., Shamshuipo, Kowloon
Objectives:	To release stress and comfort to the needy carers
Contents:	Magic playing
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer
Fee:	$60 / 4 lessons
Responsible Staff:	Mr CHAN
Telephone Number:	2381 3120
Organiser:	Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Support Group for Carers
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm For appointment in advance
Venue:	POH Mr Kwok Hing Kwan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre Shop 22, G/F., Hoi Lai Shopping Centre, Hoi Lai Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives:	To empower the family members to become more confident in caring of the elderly persons and people with dementia
Contents:	Sharing of experiences and group discussion
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms TSOI
Telephone Number:	3514 6402
Organiser:	POH Mr Kwok Hing Kwan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Carers of people with Dementia skills training programme
Date / Duration:	4 January 2020 - 29 February 2020 (Every Saturday, except 25 January 2020, 1 February 2020) 10:30am - 11:45am
Venue:	POH Mr Kwok Hing Kwan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre Shop 22, G/F., Hoi Lai Shopping Centre, Hoi Lai Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives:	To improve the skills of those caring for people with dementia
Contents:	Professionals provide care skills and techniques for those caring for people with dementia
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms YU
Telephone Number:	3514 6402
Organiser:	POH Mr Kwok Hing Kwan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Carer Space
Date / Duration:	14 March 2020 (Saturday) 10:30am - 11:30am
Venue:	Un Chau Neighbourhood Elderly Centre Ground Floor, Un Lok House, Un Chau Estate, Shamshuipo, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Objectives:	To provide the relaxing moment and develop hobbies for carer
Contents:	handcrafts
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ Elder sitting will be provided
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Mr Fan / Ms Lee
Telephone Number:	2720 3105
Organiser:	Un Chau Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Together we walk
Date / Duration:	14 March 2020 (Saturday) 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Venue:	NAAC Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre 1/F, Ancillary Facilities Block, Shek Kip Mei Estate, 100 Woh Chai St., Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives:	To provide activities to elderly persons with dementia and their spouse with the aims of facilitating the relationship between them
Contents:	Participate in some creative work and activities
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Members ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms LEUNG Wing Sze, Kelly
Telephone Number:	2784 7440
Organiser:	NAAC Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Carer Space
Date / Duration:	21 March 2020 (Saturday) 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue:	Fortune Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F, Fook Yat House, Fortune Estate, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon
Objectives:	To provide the relaxing moment and develop hobbies for carer
Contents:	Handcrafts
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Screening assessment required ‧ Elder sitting will be provided
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms TANG
Telephone Number:	2387 9951
Organiser:	Fortune Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Sha Tin District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	"Smart brain" Group
Date / Duration:	6 January 2020 - 16 March 2020 9:30am - 10:30am
Venue:	The Mission Covenant Church Yo Neighbourhood Elderly Centre G/F., Yiu Chung House, Yiu On Estate, Ma On Shan, N.T, Hong Kong
Objectives:	To learn the related knowledge about dementia and how to prevent dementia in daily life
Contents:	Provide health brain exercise, cognitive games and dementia knowledge to the elders & caregivers
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Living in the district ‧ Members ‧ With suspected dementia ‧ With mild dementia ‧ With moderate dementia ‧ Diagnosis certificate required ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Elderly persons can join together ◆General public: ‧ Living in the district
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms YIP
Telephone Number:	2641 7787
Organiser:	The Mission Covenant Church Yo Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Yuen Long District Carer Support Activities

Name of Programme:	Love project for Carers
Date / Duration:	December 2019 - February 2020 Please contact the centre for more detail
Venue:	Caritas District Elderly Centre-Yuen Long(Tin Chak Centre) Room 602, Ancillary Facilities Block, Tin Chak Estate, Tin Shui Wai
Objectives:	Build up mutual support of carers
Contents:	Home visit, lunch gathering, outreaching services promotion stall, skill training for carers, carnival
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ Living in the district ‧ Members ‧ Elderly volunteers ◆Carer ◆General public: ‧ Living in the district ‧ Volunteers ‧ Interested in volunteer work
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Mr HO
Telephone Number:	3904 3155
Organiser:	Caritas District Elderly Centre-Yuen Long(Tin Chak Centre)

Name of Programme:	Sunshine Group
Date / Duration:	January 2020 - March 2020 (Every Friday) 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue:	Pok Oi Hospital Mrs. Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre G/F, 6-11 Wai Fat Building, 5 Fung Cheung Road, Yuen Long
Objectives:	Providing cognitive training exercises for the needy carers and their elderly persons.
Contents:	Brain training exercises and tea time.
Target Participants:	◆Elderly Persons ◆Carer: ‧ Screening assessment required
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Mrs Pauline CHEUNG
Telephone Number:	2476 2227
Organiser:	Pok Oi Hospital Mrs. Wong Tung Yuen District Elderly Community Centre

Name of Programme:	Happy Living - Carer Training Group
Date / Duration:	February 2020 (Every Saturday, except 15 February 2020) 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue:	Ching Chung Rev. Hau Po Woon Neighbourhood Elderly Centre Wing C, G/F, Tsz Fai House, Tin Tsz Estate, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories
Objectives:	To learn happy living in order to strengthen the happiness of carers.
Contents:	Learning the seven principles of happy living and try them in the daily life for carer.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms HO
Telephone Number:	2445 0013
Organiser:	Ching Chung Rev. Hau Po Woon Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Tea Gathering - Carer Programme (2)
Date / Duration:	6 February 2020 (Thursday) 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue:	Ching Chung Rev. Hau Po Woon Neighbourhood Elderly Centre Wing C, G/F, Tsz Fai House, Tin Tsz Estate, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories
Objectives:	The carers could expand their social network and express their needs and difficulties.
Contents:	Enjoying Tea with carers and do some exercise about stress relaxation.
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ With carer stress ‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms HO
Telephone Number:	2445 0013
Organiser:	Ching Chung Rev. Hau Po Woon Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

Name of Programme:	Happy Singing Group
Date / Duration:	7 February 2020 - 28 February 2020 (Every Friday) 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue:	Tin Shui Wai Integrated Family Service Centre, Social Welfare Department Unit A & B, G/F, Yiu Tai House, Tin Yiu Estate
Objectives:	Through singing songs, the participants could relieve their stress
Contents:	To learn singing some old songs and pop songs
Target Participants:	◆Carer
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms CHEUNG
Telephone Number:	2126 7956
Organiser:	Tin Shui Wai Integrated Family Service Centre, Social Welfare Department

Name of Programme:	Memory Café
Date / Duration:	9 February 2020, 8 March2020 (Sunday) 10:00am - 12:00am
Venue:	Caritas District Elderly Centre-Yuen Long(Tin Chak Centre) Room 602, Ancillary Facilities Block, Tin Chak Estate, Tin Shui Wai
Objectives:	Enhance caring skills and build up mutual support
Contents:	Parallel group for carers and dementia elderly persons, Relax café for carers
Target Participants:	◆Elderly persons: ‧ With mild dementia ‧ With moderate dementia ◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ With carer stress ‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Miss MA
Telephone Number:	3904 3155
Organiser:	3904 3155

Name of Programme:	"Smart Carer" -Half-day Tour
Date / Duration:	12 February 2020 (Wednesday) 9:00am - 1:30pm
Venue:	Elderly Resources Centre of Hong Kong Housing Society Shop A-C, G/F., Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Objectives:	To understand how mind-friendly home design and products help people with dementia to achieve age in place
Contents:	Mind-friendly Home guided tour
Target Participants:	◆Carer: ‧ Registered carer ‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia ‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee:	Free
Responsible Staff:	Ms HO
Telephone Number:	2445 0013
Organiser:	Ching Chung Rev. Hau Po Woon Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

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