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Name of Programme: Art class for needy carers
Date / Duration: 29 April 2019 - 27 May 2019 (Monday)
3:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: Hong Kong ABWE Social Services Cheung Hong Baptist Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Activity hall, Room 7-14, Wing C, G/F, Hong Shun House, Cheung Hong Estate, Tsing Yi, N.T.
Objectives: To relieve caring stress through arts
Contents: Painting and making art work (painting skills are not required)
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Kwai
Telephone Number: 2431 1321
Organiser: Hong Kong ABWE Social Services Cheung Hong Baptist Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Support Network for Carers
Date / Duration: 24 April 2019 (Wednesday)
3:15 - 4:15pm
Venue: HK ABWE Social Services Tin Yue Baptist Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
A Wing, G/F, Tin Yue House , Ting King Estate, Tuen Mun, N.T.
Objectives: To facilitate the carers to build up a mutual support network through sharing and various activities in monthly regular gathering.
Contents: Making cakes and mutual sharing
Target Participants: Elderly persons and their carers
Fee: $8/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Mok Chui-man
Telephone Number: 2454 7188
Organiser: HK ABWE Social Services Tin Yue Baptist Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Relaxation Group
Date / Duration: 25 April 2019 - 30 May 2019 (Thursday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: HK ABWE Social Services Tin Yue Baptist Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
A Wing, G/F, Tin Yue House, Ting King Estate, Tuen Mun, N.T.
Objectives: To learn and practise relaxation skills, build up support network and positively cope with caring stress
Contents: Relaxation exercise, positive psychology exercise and mutual sharing
(Elder sitting can be arranged when necessary)
Target Participants: Carers
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Mok Chui-man
Telephone Number: 2454 7188
Organiser: HK ABWE Social Services Tin Yue Baptist Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Healthy Food, Healthy Brain
Date / Duration: 16 April 2019 (Tuesday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wu Ki Lim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, Yiu On House, Yiu Tung Estate, Shaukeiwan
Objectives: To facilitate participants to understand the relationship between healthy diet and memory, and encourage them to have a healthy eating habit
Contents: Talk conducted by nutritionist about the relationship between healthy diet and memory, and introduce diet tips for elderly persons
Target Participants: Elderly persons with mild cognitive impairment or suspected dementia and their carers
Fee: $10/person
Responsible Staff: Mr Siu
Telephone Number: 2535 4387
Organiser: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wu Ki Lim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Good Health Good Life
Date / Duration: 14 May 2019, 16 May 2019, 21 May 2019, 23 May 2019, 28 May 2019, 30 May 2019, 4 June 2019, 6 June 2019 (Every Tuesday and Thursday)
10:00 - 11:30am
Venue: Activity Room 2, Quarry Bay Integrated Family Service Centre
2/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Objectives: To promote positive psychology and introduce the methods of maintaining a good health
Contents: Introduction on healthy life and group sharing
Target Participants: Carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Chan
Telephone Number: 2562 2850
Organiser: Quarry Bay Integrated Family Service Centre
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Name of Programme: What is Dementia
Date / Duration: 10 April 2019 (Wednesday)
3:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: Free Methodist Church Chuk Yuen IVY Club
107-112, G/F, Wah Yuen House, Chuk Yuen South Estate, Wong Tai Sin
Objectives: To enhance the participants' knowledge about dementia
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: Carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Cheng Po Lung
Telephone Number: 2326 5271
Organiser: Free Methodist Church Chuk Yuen IVY Club
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Name of Programme: Art Jamming
Date / Duration: 10 April 2019, 29 May 2019, 26 June 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30 - 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, KLN
Objectives: To facilitate carers and elderly persons with dementia to co-create artwork in order to release stress
Contents: Artwork creation with acrylic paint
Target Participants: Elderly persons with dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Li Yim Fan
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: Dementia - Communication skill
Date / Duration: 11 April 2019 (Thursday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
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, KLN
Objectives: To enhance communication skill between the carers and elderly persons with dementia
Contents: Sharing of tips in communicating with elderly persons with dementia through talk held by staff of Visiting Health Team of Department of Health
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Li Yim Fan
Telephone Number: 2321 8813
Organiser: Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) / Visiting Health Team of Department of Health
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Name of Programme: Care & Support (Parallel Group for Elderly Persons with Dementia and Caregiver)
Date / Duration: 13 April 2019 (Saturday), 22 June 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Sheung Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex
101 Po Lam Road North, Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon
Objectives: Provide a platform for sharing information, insight, advice and encouragement through carer support groups
Contents: To understand symptoms of dementia at difference stage and possible home modification for promoting safe living environment
Target Participants: Parallel Group for elderly persons with dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Helen Tong
Telephone Number: 2702 9897
Organiser: HKSKH Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex
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Name of Programme: Carer training: Understanding the welfare of elderly persons
Date / Duration: 14 April 2019 (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 enhance carers' understanding towards elderly welfare and support services
Contents: Introduction of subsidized residential care homes , community care services, social security and other welfare matters
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: 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 Do Exercise
Date / Duration: 17 April 2019 (Wednesday) 10:30-11:30am
9:15 - 10:15am
Venue: Free Methodist Church Chuk Yuen IVY Club
107-112, G/F, Wah Yuen House, Chuk Yuen South Estate, Wong Tai Sin
Objectives: To enhance physical health and relationship between carers and elderly persons
Contents: To enhance participants' body balance, coordination and cardiopulmonary function through exercise
Target Participants: Carers and elderly persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Cheng Po Lung
Telephone Number: 2326 5271
Organiser: Free Methodist Church Chuk Yuen IVY Club
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Name of Programme: Rebuild the Caring Heart
Date / Duration: 26 April 2019 (Friday), 15 June 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Wong Tai Sin District Elderly Community Centre
G/F, Lung Tat House, Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate, Kowloon
Objectives: To reduce the carer stress for carers of elderly persons with dementia
Contents: Reduce carer stress through social resource introduction and carers' sharing
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong
Telephone Number: 2352 3082
Organiser: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Wong Tai Sin District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Understand Carer Stress and Stress Relieve
Date / Duration: 27 April 2019, 11 May 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Pentecostal Church of Hong Kong Ltd Choi Wan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 116, G/F, King Kung House, Choi Wan Estate, Kowloon
Objectives: To facilitate the carers of elderly persons with dementia to understand source of stress and ways to relieve
Contents: Sharing and learning ways for relaxation to promotion physical and psychological well-being through 2 sessions of workshop
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Mak
Telephone Number: 2758 0505
Organiser: Pentecostal Church of Hong Kong Ltd Choi Wan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Let's RELAX, Carers1
Date / Duration: 28 April 2019 - 16 June 2019 (Every Sunday) (8 lessons)
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 enhance vitality and relaxation through practicing gentle postures and mindful breathing
Contents: Practicing Yoga postures and mindful breathing
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: $100/person
Responsible Staff: 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: Carers Support Station
Date / Duration: April - June 2019
8:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Society for the Aged Ho Sang Neighbourhood Centre for the Elderly
G/F, Kai Shing House, Kai Yip Estate, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Objectives: To provide useful information to carers
Contents: Service introduction
Target Participants: Members and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Lam
Telephone Number: 2116 1553
Organiser: Hong Kong Society for the Aged Ho Sang Neighbourhood Centre for the Elderly
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Name of Programme: Assistive Device Resource Corner
Date / Duration: April - June 2019
8:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Society for the Aged Ho Sang Neighbourhood Centre for the Elderly
G/F, Kai Shing House, Kai Yip Estate, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Objectives: To provide carers equipment to support the elderly persons (e.g. wheelchairs and walking frames) , and provide relevant information to alleviate the stress of carers.
Contents: Rental of rehabilitation equipment
Target Participants: Members and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Lam
Telephone Number: 2116 1553
Organiser: Hong Kong Society for the Aged Ho Sang Neighbourhood Centre for the Elderly
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Name of Programme: Talk on Physical Exercises for Elderly
Date / Duration: 8 April 2019 (Monday)
9:45 - 10:45am
Venue: Hong Kong Society for the Aged Ho Sang Neighbourhood Centre for the Elderly
G/F, Kai Shing House, Kai Yip Estate, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Objectives: To teach participants the principles of physical exercise, the benefits and the reminders.
Contents: Briefing and practice
Target Participants: Members and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Lam
Telephone Number: 2116 1553
Organiser: Hong Kong Society for the Aged Ho Sang Neighbourhood Centre for the Elderly
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Name of Programme: Support for Carers (1)
Date / Duration: 10 April 2019 (Wednesday)
11:00am - 12:00nn
Venue: Fong Shiu Yee Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Room 128-134, G/F, Sau Ming House, Sau Mau Ping Estate, Kowloon
Objectives: To provide activities for carer to understand the importance of healthy eating and teach how to eat healthily for the older people
Contents: To understand how Mediterranean diet help elderly persons with dementia stay active
Target Participants: Carers in Sau Mau Ping Estate and Sau Mau Ping South Estate
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Hui Ka Lai
Telephone Number: 2772 6174
Organiser: Fong Shiu Yee Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Support Group
Date / Duration: April 2019 - June 2019
To be confirmed
Venue: International Women's League Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
2/F & 6/F, Unit 609- 610, Boss Commercial Centre, 28 Ferry Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Objectives: To support carers and release their stress
Contents: Group gathering and sharing
Target Participants: Carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2782 2237
Organiser: International Women's League Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Occasional Elder Sitting Service
Date / Duration: April 2019 - June 2019
Depends on service needs
Venue: International Women's League Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
2/F & 6/F, Unit 609- 610, Boss Commercial Centre, 28 Ferry Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Objectives: To provide care to elderly persons and reduce care stress
Contents: Occasional elder sitting service
Target Participants: Members and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Kong
Telephone Number: 2782 2237
Organiser: International Women's League Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Escort Service
Date / Duration: April 2019 - June 2019
Depends on service needs
Venue: Depends on service needs
Objectives: To help elderly persons to adjust to the community and reduce care stress
Contents: Elderly person escort service
Target Participants: Members and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Kong
Telephone Number: 2782 2237
Organiser: International Women's League Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Volunteer Visit
Date / Duration: April 2019 - June 2019
Depends on service needs
Venue: Depends on service needs
Objectives: To render care and concern to the elderly persons and carers
Contents: Volunteer visits
Target Participants: Members and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Kong
Telephone Number: 2782 2237
Organiser: International Women's League Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Talk on Healthy Exercise
Date / Duration: 16 April 2019 (Tuesday)
2:15 - 3:15pm
Venue: New Life Church of Christ Homantin Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
No. 11, G/F, King Man House, Ho Man Tin Estate, Kowloon
Objectives: To raise the awareness on physical health of elderly persons and carers
Contents: Talk on Healthy Exercise
Target Participants: Elderly persons and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong
Telephone Number: 2760 7111
Organiser: New Life Church of Christ Homantin Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Talk on Osteoarthritis of Hand
Date / Duration: 30 April 2019 (Tuesday)
2:15 - 3:15pm
Venue: New Life Church of Christ Homantin Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
No. 11, G/F, King Man House, Ho Man Tin Estate, Kowloon
Objectives: To enhance the elderly persons and carers' knowledge on Osteoarthritis of hand
Contents: Talk on Osteoarthritis of Hand
Target Participants: Elderly persons and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong
Telephone Number: 2760 7111
Organiser: New Life Church of Christ Homantin Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Pastel Nagomi Art Fun Day
Date / Duration: 10 April 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
2/F, Fanling South Government Complex, No.7 Wo Ming Lane, Fanling, New Territories
Objectives: By making Pastel Nagomi Art to allow carers to feel peaceful and calm
Contents: Pastel Nagomi Art
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan Lam Miu
Telephone Number: 2676 2525
Organiser: HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: 5 Senses Training Group
Date / Duration: 12 April 2019 - 10 May 2019 (Every Friday)
10:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
2/F, Fanling South Government Complex, No.7 Wo Ming Lane, Fanling, New Territories
Objectives: To let the carers and the elderly persons to enjoy the happy moments and to strengthen their relationships
Contents: To provide different five sense activities (visual, touch, smell, taste, hearing), - gardening, painting, handcrafts, "Toy Library", etc...
Target Participants: Carers and the elderly persons
Fee: $10/pair
Responsible Staff: Ms Fu Kam Sheung
Telephone Number: 2676 2525
Organiser: HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Health Talk - Diet & nutrition for Elderly Persons with Dementia
Date / Duration: 17 April 2019 (Wednesday)
2:00 - 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: Introduce about diet and nutrition for elderly persons with dementia
Contents: Sharing of healthy diet and nutrition by registered dietician
Target Participants: Elderly persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment or suspected dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Wong
Telephone Number: 2666 0761
Organiser: Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service Tai Po Baptist Church Au Cheung Sau Fong Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: DIY Drawing
Date / Duration: 25 April 2019 (Thursday)
2:00 - 3:30pm
Venue: Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F., No. 116, 117 & 119, Tin Ming House, Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui, N.T., H.K
Objectives: To let carers to relieve stress and build up a support group.
Contents: Creating art work and sharing
Target Participants: Needy carers of frail elderly persons
Fee: $10/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2671 1802
Organiser: Ch-YMCA Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Group for Needy Carer's couple
Date / Duration: 27 April 2019 - 18 May 2019 (Every Saturday)
11:00am - 12:00nn
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 enhance the relationship between elderly persons with dementia and their spouses
Contents: Interacting game, group sharing, life story
Target Participants: Elderly persons with dementia and their spouses
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Wong
Telephone Number: 2666 0761
Organiser: Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service Tai Po Baptist Church Au Cheung Sau Fong Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Breakthrough Stress ~ Floorcurling
Date / Duration: 10 April 2019 (Wednesday)
11:00 - 12:00am
Venue: Caritas Community Centre - Aberdeen
G/F, No.20 Tin Wan Street, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Objectives: Release the stress
Contents: Playing floorcurling
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2538 7777
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre - Aberdeen
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Name of Programme: 'By your side'' Supportive Group
Date / Duration: 14 April 2019, 11 May 2019, 8 June 2019, 13 July 2019, 10 August 2019, 7 September 2019 (Saturday)
11:00am - 12:00nn
Venue: Women's Welfare Club Western District - Hong Kong Chung Hok Elderly Centre
60 Bridges Street, 2/f, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives: To assist the carers to establish social network and receive emotional support
Contents: Organise activities with different themes to gather the carers and encourage them to share their thoughts
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Li
Telephone Number: 2546 5461
Organiser: Women's Welfare Club Western District - Hong Kong Chung Hok Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Dementia workshop 01: What is dementia?
Date / Duration: 13 April 2019 (Saturday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: AKA Jockey Club Wong Chi Keung District Elderly Community Centre
2/F., 180B Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Objectives: Enhance needy carers' understanding towards dementia-related information and community resources.
Contents: Introduction on types, causes, symptoms, influence of dementia, and community resources provided for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Wong / Mr Tsoi
Telephone Number: 3550 5520
Organiser: AKA Jockey Club Wong Chi Keung District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Support Workshop (1)
Date / Duration: 15 April 2019 (Monday)
3:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong PHAB Association Peng Chau Neighbourhood Elderly cum Children / Youth Centre
Room N10A, G/F, Kam Peng House, Kam Peng Estate, Peng Chau, Hong Kong
Objectives: To learn ways to relax and release stress
Contents: Different interactive fun games
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Chow
Telephone Number: 2983 9000
Organiser: Hong Kong PHAB Association Peng Chau Neighbourhood Elderly cum Children / Youth Centre
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Name of Programme: Happy together
Date / Duration: 17 April 2019, 8 May 2019, 12 June 2019 (Wednesday)
9:30 - 10:30am
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Aberdeen
Unit 6-10, G/F, Tin Chak House, Tin Wan Estate, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Objectives: To facilitate mutual support among group members
Contents: Share the feelings with group members
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2538 7777
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre - Aberdeen
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Name of Programme: Carer Workshop 01
Date / Duration: 23 April 2019 (Tuesday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: Fong Wong Wun Tei Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F., Wah Kwai Community Centre, Wah Kwai Estate, Phase II, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Objectives: Provision of knowledge on using heat pad to relieve pain.
Contents: To provide a training of using the heat pad.
Target Participants: Needy carers and elderly persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Tang
Telephone Number: 2550 5887
Organiser: Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service
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Name of Programme: Understanding the Cause of Stress
Date / Duration: 24 April 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Chung Shak Hei (Cheung Chau) Home for the Aged Limited Wan Ho Kan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
138, Pak She San Tsuen, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
Objectives: To increase the carers' awareness on caring stress and their skills on tackling practical difficulties and stress management.
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: Carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Lai
Telephone Number: 2981 8555
Organiser: Chung Shak Hei (Cheung Chau) Home for the Aged Limited Wan Ho Kan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Seminar on Alzheimer's Disease-How carers can be helped
Date / Duration: 25 April 2019 (Thursday)
9:30 - 10:30am
Venue: HKWF Ltd. Ho Kwok Pui Chun Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
2/F, Oriental Crystal Commercial Building, 46 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Objectives: Knowing the methods of handling dementia in different countries
Contents: Introduce the rationale and methods of handling dementia in different countries
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lam
Telephone Number: 2543 3890
Organiser: HKWF Ltd. Ho Kwok Pui Chun Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Support Talk-Self Massage
Date / Duration: 26 April 2019 (Friday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: St. James' Settlement Central and Western District Elderly Community Centre
11/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
Objectives: To help elderly persons and carers relax through massage
Contents: Introduce and learn massage methods
Target Participants: Carer and elderly persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Cheng
Telephone Number: 28051250
Organiser: St. James' Settlement Central and Western District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Dementia workshop 02: How to take care of people with dementia?
Date / Duration: 27 April 2019 (Saturday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: AKA Jockey Club Wong Chi Keung District Elderly Community Centre
2/F., 180B Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Objectives: Enhance needy carers' understanding towards knowledge and skills regarding taking care of people with dementia.
Contents: Introduction on both medical and non-medical treatments, behavioral and psychological symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and coping strategies.
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Wong / Mr Tsoi
Telephone Number: 3550 5520
Organiser: AKA Jockey Club Wong Chi Keung District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Zantangle
Date / Duration: 27 April 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: HK PHAB Association Stanley/Shek O Neighbourhood Elderly Centre (Ma Hang Office)
Lower Ground Floor, Koon Ma House, Ma Hang Estate, Stanley, HK
Objectives: To help needy carers to relax
Contents: Drawing Zantangle
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: $15/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Choi
Telephone Number: 2813 0648
Organiser: HK PHAB Association Stanley/Shek O Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Living in Happiness, Living with Heart
Date / Duration: 26 March 2019, 2 April 2019, 9 April 2019, 16 April 2019, 23 April 2019, 30 April 2019 (Tuesday)
10:30 - 11:30am/ 2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: NAAC Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre
1/F, Ancillary Facilities Block, Shek Kip Mei Estate, 100 Woh Chai Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: Thorough learning the model of mindfulness and sharing knowledge on basic elderly care, the participants' physical, mental and spiritual health can be enhanced and the carer stress can also be alleviated. It is also expected to develop the supportive mutu
Contents: Reduced in stress level
Learn and grasp the basis knowledge of mindfulness
Develop mutual aid carer network
Able to carry out mindfulness exercise in spare time or everyday life
Target Participants: Needy carer (Quota:8 persons)
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lam and Mr Lee
Telephone Number: 2784 7440
Organiser: NAAC Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Resource corner for elderly persons with cognitive impairment & their carers
Date / Duration: Every Monday
9:30 - 11:30am
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 board games and resource materials for elderly persons with dementia and their carers, to improve or maintain the cognitive ability of elderly persons and support their carers
Contents: Enhance cognitive functions, attention span, eye-hand coordination of elderly persons through playing different board games
Target Participants: Elderly persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment or suspected dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Leung Wing Sze, Kelly
Telephone Number: 2784 7440
Organiser: NAAC Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Whatsapp Hotline
Date / Duration: 1 April 2019 - 30 June 2019
9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue: N/A
Objectives: To provide and promote carer services by imposing Whatsapp services.
Contents: Provide a range of support services by Whatsapp, including: counselling and referral services, emotional support services, and carer skill knowledge.
Target Participants: Carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Ng Muk Lui, Bess
Telephone Number: Whatsapp: 5602 0425
Organiser: Caritas Cheng Shing Fung District Elderly Centre (Shamshuipo)
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Name of Programme: Training group for carers of persons with dementia
Date / Duration: 4 June 2019, 11June 2019, 18June 2019, 25 June 2019 (Tuesday)
10:30 - 11:30am
Venue: Activity Room, EFCC-Mei Foo Elderly Centre
Unit 148, Podium, Mei Foo Sun Chuen, 39A Broadway Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: 1. To strengthen a support networks for needy carers
2. Learning person-centred approach for dementia care.
Contents: Lectures and case discussions of person-centred approach for dementia care
Target Participants: Needy carers for persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Wong Ho Shan (social worker)
Telephone Number: 2745 8839
Organiser: Evangelical Free Church of China - Mei Foo Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: The ways to take care of elderly persons with dementia in different stages
Date / Duration: 18 April 2019 (Thursday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Ho Chak Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens(Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
No.1-2,G/F., Wing Chak House, Chak On Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To provide information and methods about taking care of elderly persons with dementia in order to realise carers' pressure.
Contents: A talk about the ways to take care of elderly persons with dementia in different stages.
Target Participants: Elderly persons with dementia and their caregivers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms So
Telephone Number: 2779 6998
Organiser: Ho Chak Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens(Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
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Name of Programme: Make Friends, Have Fun (1)
Date / Duration: 25 April 2019 (Thursday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: Pok Oi Hospital Mr Kwok Hing Kwan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 22, G/F, Hoi Lai Shopping Centre, Hoi Lai Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To promote mutual sharing among carers and enhance their social network
Contents: Refreshments and sharing session for needy carers
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Choi
Telephone Number: 3514 6402
Organiser: Pok Oi Hospital Mr Kwok Hing Kwan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Happy Carer Support Group
Date / Duration: 26 April 2019 (Friday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre (Hall)
G/F, 88 Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To alleviate stress of carers
Contents: Educational talk
Target Participants: Carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms To
Telephone Number: 2381 3120
Organiser: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Relieving from Gathering
Date / Duration: 27 April 2019, 22 June 2019
2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: Caritas Cheng Shing Fung District Elderly Centre (Shamshuipo)
Upper Ground Floor, Lai Bo Garden, 383 Po On Road, Shamshuipo, Kowloon
Objectives: To build up supportive network by setting up sharing platform and delay the decline of elderly persons by enhancing caring skills.
Contents: Workshops designed for carer who needs to work. Topic introducing community resources, uplifting caring skills and relieving pressure from carer.
Target Participants: Elderly persons and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Ng Muk Lui, Bess
Telephone Number: 2729 1211
Organiser: Caritas Cheng Shing Fung District Elderly Centre (Shamshuipo)
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Name of Programme: Cognitive Assessment and Consultation (Carers Support Series)
Date / Duration: April 2019 - June 2019
Appointment required
Monday to Thursday, Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
(Closed on Sunday and public holidays)
Venue: EFCC Yan Fook Ma On Shan Church
No. 506, R/F, Chun On Shopping Centre, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, N.T.
Objectives: Cognitive assessment and consultation
Contents: Assessment and services introduction
Target Participants: Elderly persons with suspected dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Lee / Mr Kong
Telephone Number: 3124 7633
Organiser: Ma On Shan District Elderly Community Centre, ELCHK
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Name of Programme: Smart Together
Date / Duration: 3 April 2019, 8 May 2019, 5 June 2019 (Wednesday)
10:00am - 12:00nn
Venue: Wilson T S Wang District Elderly Community Centre, TWGHs
No. 1-8, G/F, Green Heron House, Sha Kok Estate, Sha Tin, N.T.
Objectives: To promote mutual support and improve relationship of elderly persons and their carers
Contents: Music and arts activities
Target Participants: Elderly persons with dementia symptoms and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Yip
Telephone Number: 2647 2711
Organiser: Wilson T S Wang District Elderly Community Centre, TWGHs
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Name of Programme: Monthly meeting for Carers of Elderly Persons with Dementia (Carers Support Series)
Date / Duration: 18 April 2019, 16 May 2019, 20 June 2019 (Thursday)
10:30am - 12:00nn
Venue: EFCC Yan Fook Ma On Shan Church
No. 506, R/F, Chun On Shopping Centre, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, N.T.
Objectives: To encourage sharing and enhance mutual support among carers through monthly meeting
Contents: Monthly meeting
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Yip
Telephone Number: 3124 7633
Organiser: Ma On Shan District Elderly Community Centre, ELCHK
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Name of Programme: Workshop of Carers
Date / Duration: April - June 2019
2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: Caritas District Elderly Centre-Yuen Long (Tin Chak Centre)
Room 602, Ancillary Facilities Block, Tin Chak Estate, Tin Shui Wai
Objectives: To arouse public and carers to concern the need of carers
Contents: Concern topics including carer policy, caring skills and role of carers
Target Participants: Carers, elderly persons and public
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Chan
Telephone Number: 3904 3155
Organiser: Caritas District Elderly Centre-Yuen Long (Tin Chak Centre)
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Name of Programme: The Experiential Lesson of Acupressure for Carers
Date / Duration: 12 April 2019 (Friday)
10:30 - 11:30am
Venue: Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Shop 1, G/F, Hung Shing House, Huk Fuk Estate, Yuen Long, N.T.
Objectives: Caregivers would be easily get hurt or muscle fatigue during taking care the frail elderly persons. The lesson of acupressure can provide some skills to release muscle fatigue or reduce muscle pain.
Contents: Demonstrate the basic skills of acupressure to the caregivers and teach them how to help by themselves, also help the elderly persons at home with the effectiveness of relationship enhancement.
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chiu
Telephone Number: 2443 1533
Organiser: N.T. Women& Juveniles Welfare Association Social Services Division Limited Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: "We are ready" for Caregivers campaign
Date / Duration: 17 April 2019 (Wednesday)
10:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Shop 1, G/F, Hung Shing House, Huk Fuk Estate, Yuen Long, N.T.
Objectives: Enhancing the awareness of public to concern about the caregivers in district. Provide the resources and services for caregivers especially needy carers through recruitment.
Contents: Introduce the caregivers service and resources, registration of caregivers, distribute "user friendly kit"
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chiu
Telephone Number: 2443 1533
Organiser: N.T. Women& Juveniles Welfare Association Social Services Division Limited Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Outdoor gathering for needy carers
Date / Duration: 24 April 2019, 29 May 2019, 26 June 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: Tin Ching Estate, Shui Pui Wai Estate, Grandeur Terrace Tower
Playground in estate
Objectives: To enhance supportive network of needy carers
Contents: Introducing social resources and caring skills to elderly persons and carers through outreaching
Target Participants: Needy carers and elderly persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Ho and Miss Chan
Telephone Number: 3904 3155 / 2479 7383
Organiser: Caritas District Elderly Centre - Yuen Long
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Name of Programme: Caregivers Sharing with Companions
Date / Duration: 26 April 2019 (Friday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Shop 1, G/F, Hung Shing House, Huk Fuk Estate, Yuen Long, N.T.
Objectives: Initial contact with companion, learn and share the positive life such as appreciation, thanksgiving and let go.
Contents: Visit alternately and share the life story.
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chiu
Telephone Number: 2443 1533
Organiser: N.T. Women& Juveniles Welfare Association Social Services Division Limited Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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