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Name of Programme: Parallel Group for Carer
Date / Duration: 16 July 2019 - 13 August 2019 (Every Tuesday, except 6 August 2019)
For appointment in advance
Venue: Tai Wo Hau Centre for Senior Citizens
Unit 9-10&17-20, G/F, fu On House, tai Wo Hau Estate, Kwai Chung
Objectives: To provide caregiver an opportunity for relaxation through the group activity
Contents: Relaxation activities
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tang/ Mr Chung
Telephone Number: 24288563
Organiser: Tai Wo Hau Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Family Support Programme - Mind-friendly Home Experience Tour
Date / Duration: 17 August 2019 (Saturday)
1:45 - 4:00pm
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 facilitate the participants and Family Support Persons to have better understanding about the behaviours and needs of elderly persons with dementia and the importance of mind-friendly home environment through experiential activities as to build a demen
Contents: Visit to Mind-friendly Home Exploration Centre and experiential activities
Target Participants: Registered Family Support Persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Lam
Telephone Number: 2428 0016
Organiser: Kwai Chung (East) Integrated Family Service Centre
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Name of Programme: Soup Gathering
Date / Duration: 27 August 2019 (Tuesday)
2:30 - 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: Enhance the knowledge of needy carers in taking care of elderly persons in order to release their pressure
Contents: Talk by social worker on knowledge of taking care of elderly persons
Target Participants: Registered carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $5/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Au Yeung
Telephone Number: 2468 1109
Organiser: BMM Butterfly Bay Baptist Church Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Green Walk
Date / Duration: 28 August 2019 (Wednesday)
9:30 - 11:00am
Venue: Yau On Lutheran Centre for the Elderly
Tuen Mun Park
Objectives: Promotion of dementia in nature
Contents: Watching plants and flowers in the park.
Target Participants: Elderly persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment, mild to moderate or suspected dementia and volunteers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Kwan
Telephone Number: 2451 9759
Organiser: Yau On Lutheran Centre for the Elderly
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Name of Programme: Resource Club for Carer
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Except public holidays)
For appointment in advance
Venue: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wu Ki Lim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, Yiu On House, Yiu Tung Estate, Shaukeiwan
Objectives: To increase the knowledge of using rehabilitation equipments and reduce the stress of caregivers
Contents: Providing rehabilitation equipments and consultation to caregivers in need
Target Participants: Carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Wong
Telephone Number: 2535 4387
Organiser: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wu Ki Lim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carers support group
Date / Duration: July 2019 - October 2019 (Every Saturday)
12:00nn - 1:00pm
Venue: HKYWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre
G/F, Hong Shui House, Hong Tung Estate, No. 56 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Objectives: To render support to carers for elderly persons with dementia
Contents: Regular group activities include transfer technique, nutrition and diet, and home safety
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lam
Telephone Number: 2676 7067
Organiser: HKYWCA Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Dementia Community Support Scheme
Date / Duration: Every Wednesday or Friday (Except public holidays)
9:30am - 12:30pm /2:00 - 5:00pm
Venue: SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
G/F, Phase 2, Provident Centre, 53 Wharf Road, North Point
Objectives: Providing a medical-social collaboration model in community support services to the elderly persons with mild to moderate dementia, so as to enhance their functional level and quality of life, and relieve carers' burden.
Contents: Training in the domains of cognitive, functioning, psychosocial, carer burden, BPSD and physical comorbidities
Target Participants: Elderly persons diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia and their carers
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: $150/month
Responsible Staff: Ms Lai
Telephone Number: 2563 0187
Organiser: SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Mutual support group for the Carer
Date / Duration: 13 July 2019, 10 August 2019, 7 September 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
11-18, G/F, Yue Fung House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan
Objectives: To empower the family members to become more confident in caring of the dementia elderly
Contents: Sharing of experiences and group discussion
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Man
Telephone Number: 2558 0187
Organiser: Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Dementia Family Support Group
Date / Duration: 27 July 2019, 17 August 2019, 28 September 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue:St. James' Settlement Wanchai District Elderly Community Centre
Room102, 1/F, 85 Stone Nullah Lane , Wanchai ,H.K.
Objectives: Facilitate caregivers to share their caring experiences and establish mutual support among the participants
Contents: Sharing care experience and community information
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: free
Responsible Staff: Mr Lam
Telephone Number: 2831 3220
Organiser: St. James' Settlement Wanchai District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Music Group
Date / Duration: August 2019 - September 2019
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: Women's Welfare Club (Eastern District) Hong Kong Young Shu Cheung Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Shops 5-7, 2/F, Maximall, 233 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Objectives: Reducing carers' stress through music therapy
Contents: Playing musical instruments and relaxing music
Target Participants: Registered carers
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: free
Responsible Staff: Ms Yim
Telephone Number: 2578 9950
Organiser: Women's Welfare Club (Eastern District) Hong Kong Young Shu Cheung Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: The myth of dementia
Date / Duration: 7 August 2019 (Wednesday)
9:30 - 10:30am
Venue: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wu Ki Lim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, Yiu On House, Yiu Tung Estate, Shaukeiwan
Objectives: To understand the cause, BPSD and treatment of dementia
Contents: Discussion, sharing and information giving
Target Participants: Members and carers
Fee: Free
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: Drug consultation Service
Date / Duration: 8 August 2019 (Thursday)
1:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Ming Wah Centre
G/F, Ming Wah Dai Ha, 21 Ah Kung Ngam Road, Shaukeiwan
Objectives: To arouse the awareness on the use medicines and to enhance the quality of care-giving
Contents: Drug inquiry by pharmacist
Target Participants: Needy registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms So
Telephone Number: 2568 5201
Organiser: H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Support Group
Date / Duration: 9 August 2019 (Friday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: SAGE Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
11-18, G/F, Yue Fung House, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives: To enhance the understanding of Person Centre Caring for dementia
Contents: Sharing the existing caring condition and learn the skills
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tang/Ms Ho
Telephone Number: 2558 0187
Organiser: SAGE Chai Wan District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Zentangle Workshop
Date / Duration: 12 August 2019 (Monday), 19 August 2019 (Monday), 26 August 2019 (Monday), 30 August 2019 (Friday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Ming Wah Centre
G/F, Ming Wah Dai Ha, 21 Ah Kung Ngam Road, Shaukeiwan
Objectives: Release carers stress
Contents: Use Zentangle Method to create beautiful images
Target Participants: Needy registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms So
Telephone Number: 2568 5201
Organiser: H.K.S.K.H. Holy Nativity Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Professional Carer Talk in Aromatherapy
Date / Duration: 28 August 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
G/F, Phase 2, Provident Centre, 53 Wharf Road, North Point
Objectives: To learn the methods of releasing stress through aromatherapy, and to understand caring skills.
Contents: 1. Understanding of aromatherapy
2. Learning the methods of releasing stress
3. Understanding caring skills
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2563 0187
Organiser: SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Smart & Happy Gathering
Date / Duration: August 2019
To be confirmed
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 the people with dementia and supports to the carers.
Contents: Brain training games and exercises
Target Participants: Members with mild or suspected dementia and their registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lee
Telephone Number: 2456 2456
Organiser: The Endeavourers HK Bert James Young Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Green Leisure Group for caregiver
Date / Duration: 19 July 2019 - 6 September 2019 (Every Friday)
10:00 - 11:30am (8 sessions)
Venue: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex
101 Po Lam Road North, Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon
Objectives: Relieving carer stress and strengthening the relationship between care givers and elderly persons.
Contents: Simple gardening skills learning with nature based activities
Target Participants: Members with mild dementia and/or stroke and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tong
Telephone Number: 2702 9897
Organiser: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex
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Name of Programme: Mindfulness stress alleviation group for Needy carers
Date / Duration: 20 July 2019 - 07 September 2019 (Every Saturday)
2:30 - 4:30pm
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: Enhancing self-awareness and stress management through mindfulness practice
Contents: Mindful practices and application in daily life.
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tam
Telephone Number: 23230632
Organiser: H.K.S.K.H. Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Art Jamming
Date / Duration: 24 July 2019, 28 August 2019, 25 September 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
Wing C, G/F, Lock Moon House, Tsz Lok Estate, Tsz Wan Shan, Kowloon
Objectives: To enhance co-create art piece and release stress
Contents: Art piece creation with acrylic paint
Target Participants: Elderly persons with mild to moderate 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: Mindfulness Group for Caregivers
Date / Duration: 6 August 2019 - 27 August 2019 (Every Tuesday)
2:00 - 3:30pm
Venue: Choi Hung Community Centre for Senior Citizens
G/F, Room 106-115, Kam Hon House, Choi Hung Estate, Kowloon
Objectives: To enhance self-awareness on physical, emotional and cognitive aspects
Contents: Mindfulness exercises to enhance self-awareness
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Cheung Chun Shing
Telephone Number: 2329 6366
Organiser: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Choi Hung Community Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: "Stay with Memory" Talk
Date / Duration: 9 August 2019 (Friday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Wong Tai Sin District Elderly Community Centre
Podium Level, Wong Tai Sin Shopping Centre, Kowloon
Objectives: To understand dementia, its symptoms, prevention and care tips in order to enhance public's awareness towards dementia and its prevention
Contents: Sharing of dementia prevention and brain health tips/exercises
Target Participants: Elderly persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment, mild or suspected dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Chan
Telephone Number: 2352 3082
Organiser: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Wong Tai Sin District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Workshop on cognitive training activities
Date / Duration: 19 August 2019 (Monday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
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: Enhance understanding and application of different kinds of cognitive training tools or activities in daily cognitive training for elderly persons
Contents: Enhancing knowledge and skills of providing cognitive training to elderly persons, according to their ability and characteristics, through practicing and experiencing different kinds of cognitive training tools or activities
Target Participants: Carers of 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
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Name of Programme: Dementia - Handling the behavioural problems of the patients
Date / Duration: 29 August 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, Kowloon
Objectives: Enhancing the skills in handling behavioural problems of elderly persons with dementia.
Contents: Skills in handling of behavioural problems through talks offered by Nurse of Department of Health
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Cheung Wai Yee
Telephone Number: 2321 8813
Organiser: Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens(Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)/Visiting Health Team of Department of Health
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Name of Programme: Care of elderly persons with dementia workshop for domestic helpers
Date / Duration: 30 August 2019 (Friday)
2:00 - 3:30pm
Venue: Free Methodist Church Chuk Yuen IVY Club
107-112, G/F, Wah Yuen House, Chuk Yuen South Estate, Wong Tai Sin
Objectives: Enhancing domestic helper's knowledge towards dementia
Contents: Skills in relating with elderly persons with dementia through understanding dementia
Target Participants: Domestic helpers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ma Yuen Lok
Telephone Number: 2326 5271
Organiser: Free Methodist Church Chuk Yuen IVY Club
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Name of Programme: Care & Support (Parallel group for elderly persons with dementia and caregivers)
Date / Duration: 31 August 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex
101 Po Lam Road North, Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon
Objectives: Support groups for caregivers which provide a platform for sharing information, insight, advice and encouragement.
Contents: Enhance the understanding towards dementia symptoms at different stages and home modification for enhancing home safety
Target Participants: Elderly persons with mild to moderate dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tong
Telephone Number: 2702 9897
Organiser: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex
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Name of Programme: Occasional Elderly Sitting Service
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Except public holidays)
For appointment in advance
Venue: The Free Methodist Church of Hong Kong Tak Tin IVY Club
Room 2, G/F, Tak Lai House, Tak Tin Estate, Lam Tin, Kwun Tong, KLN
Objectives: To providing support and temporary relief for needy carers
Contents: Centre-based or home-based occasional elderly sitting services
Target Participants: Elderly persons living in the district
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Wong
Telephone Number: 2717 8000
Organiser: The Free Methodist Church of Hong Kong Tak Tin IVY Club
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Name of Programme: Movie Sharing
Date / Duration: August 2019
For appointment in advance
Venue: Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Room 109-120, Fai Wah House, Lok Wah Estate, Kwun Tong
Objectives: Sharing movie with the needy carer thus expressing the pressures on daily care of the elderly persons
Contents: sharing movie with the needy carer and sharing the feeling together
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Fung
Telephone Number: 2796 1129
Organiser: Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Talk on Social Services for the elderly persons
Date / Duration: 6 August 2019 (Saturday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: The Free Methodist Church of Hong Kong Tak Tin IVY Club
Room 2, G/F, Tak Lai House, Tak Tin Estate, Lam Tin, Kwun Tong, KLN
Objectives: To improve understanding of participants towards social services for the elderly persons
Contents: Talk on social services and benefits for the elderly persons
Target Participants: Elderly persons and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Wong
Telephone Number: 2717 8000
Organiser: The Free Methodist Church of Hong Kong Tak Tin IVY Club
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Name of Programme: Exercise for Frail Elderly Persons and Carers
Date / Duration: 10 August 2019 (Saturday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: The Free Methodist Church of Hong Kong Tak Tin IVY Club
Room 2, G/F, Tak Lai House, Tak Tin Estate, Lam Tin, Kwun Tong, KLN
Objectives: To raise the awareness on physical health of frail elderly persons and carers
Contents: Education and demonstration of exercise for frail elderly persons and carers
Target Participants: Elderly persons and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Wong
Telephone Number: 2717 8000
Organiser: The Free Methodist Church of Hong Kong Tak Tin IVY Club
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Name of Programme: ''Mind Friendly'' - Talk
Date / Duration: 15 August 2019 (Thursday)
3:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: Choi Ha Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 1, G/F, Choi Yat House, Choi Ha Estate, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon
Objectives: To increase understanding of dementia and the concept of ''Mind Friendly Home''
Contents: Learn about dementia and concept of ''Mind Friendly Home''
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Au
Telephone Number: 2758 2737
Organiser: Choi Ha Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Introduction of stroke
Date / Duration: 16 August 2019 (Friday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: TWGHs Fong Shiu Yee Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Room 128-134, G/F, Sau Ming House, Sau Mau Ping (I) Estate, Kowloon
Objectives: Prevention of stroke
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: Members and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Lai
Telephone Number: 2772 6174
Organiser: TWGHs Fong Shiu Yee Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Thematic talk on Mind-Friendly Home
Date / Duration: 17 August 2019 (Saturday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: The Free Methodist Church of Hong Kong Tak Tin IVY Club
Room 2, G/F, Tak Lai House, Tak Tin Estate, Lam Tin, Kowloon
Objectives: To understand dementia and the concept of Mind-Friendly Home.
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: General public
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2717 8000
Organiser: The Free Methodist Church of Hong Kong Tak Tin IVY Club
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Name of Programme: What is Dementia?
Date / Duration: August 2019 (Date to be confirmed)
To be confirmed
Venue: Lam Tin Estate Kai Fong Welfare Association Limited Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
No.2 & 3, G/F, Kwong Yat House, Kwong Tin Estate, Lam Tin, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Objectives: To teach the caregivers the information, caring skill and related community resources of dementia so that to equip them have more confidence to take care of the elderly persons.
Contents: Group activities
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Hung
Telephone Number: 2712 0701
Organiser: Lam Tin Estate Kai Fong Welfare Association Limited Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: health Talk: Know More About Swallowing
Date / Duration: August 2019 (Date to be confirmed)
To be confirmed
Venue: Lam Tin Estate Kai Fong Welfare Association Limited Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
No.2 & 3, G/F, Kwong Yat House, Kwong Tin Estate, Lam Tin, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Objectives: Through producing handmade skin care product in the activity, enhancing communication and understanding among the participants (the carers and the elderly persons) so that their relationship could be improved.
Contents: Art Activity
Target Participants: Members with mild to moderate or suspected dementia and registered carers
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: $10/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Hung
Telephone Number: 2712 0701
Organiser: Lam Tin Estate Kai Fong Welfare Association Limited Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Rehabilitation Aids Rental Service
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Except for public holidays)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Polly Court, 53 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon
Objectives: Tangible support to the caregivers of elderly persons
Contents: Rental Service of Rehabilitation Aids
Target Participants: Elderly persons and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Lee
Telephone Number: 2333 7877
Organiser: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Caring phone contact to our carers
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Except for public holidays)
Once a month
Venue: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Polly Court, 53 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon
Objectives: Regular contact to our caregivers members and provide support if there is any need
Contents: Telephone contact
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Lee
Telephone Number: 2333 7877
Organiser: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Visit our caregivers
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Except for public holidays)
Once every three months
Venue: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Polly Court, 53 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon
Objectives: Support to caregivers
Contents: Home Visit
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Lee
Telephone Number: 2333 7877
Organiser: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: "Smart" Toys Rental Service
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Except public holidays)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Polly Court, 53 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon
Objectives: To relief caring stress of caregivers and provide continue cognitive training for person with dementia
Contents: Rental Service of cognitive training toys
Target Participants: Members and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Joanne Lee
Telephone Number: 2333 7877
Organiser: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Supportive Group
Date / Duration: 2 July 2019 - 27 August 2019 (Biweekly Tuesday)
10:30 - 11:45am
Venue: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Yau Tsim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 103, 1/F, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Objectives: During the process of taking care the elderly persons, carers forget the pleasurable experience with the elderly persons since they are under pressure.
1. To consolidate and modify the peaceful relationship between the elderly persons and the carers.
2. To adjust the emotions and condition of the carers.
3. To promote and maintain a healthy relationship between each other.
Contents: To gather a group of carers to share the experience of taking care of the elderly persons, exchange caring ideas and master the resources.
Each meeting has different themes, so they can ease the pressure of caring and support each other through sharing, games and short films.
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Chan
Telephone Number: 3149 4123
Organiser: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Yau Tsim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Laughter club
Date / Duration: 17 July 2019, 21 August 2019, 18 September 2019 (Wednesday)
1:00 - 1:45pm
Venue: HKSKH Lok Man Alice Kwok Integrated Service Centre
G/F, Block H, Lok Man Sun Chuen, 111 Ko Shan Road, Kowloon
Objectives: Relieve stress and promote positive life to the carers.
Contents: Teaching Laughing Yoga by trained volunteers.
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Yuen Hei Yan
Telephone Number: 2333 1854
Organiser: HKSKH Lok Man Alice Kwok Integrated Service Centre
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Name of Programme: Chronic Disease Self Management Program
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (6 sessions, 1 session per week, date and time to be confirmed)
Venue: The Salvation Army Mong Kok Integrated Service for Senior Citizens Hoi Lam Centre for Senior Citizens
1/F, Hoi Yu House, Hoi Fu Court, 2 Hoi Ting Road, Mong Kok West, Kowloon
Objectives: Motivate elderly persons/care-givers to manage their own health
Contents: Learn how to manage the own health
Target Participants: Registered carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Au
Telephone Number: 2148 1481
Organiser: The Salvation Army Mong Kok Integrated Service for Senior Citizens Hoi Lam Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Movie Time
Date / Duration: 3 August 2019 (Saturday)
10:00 - 11:30am
Venue: HKSKH Lok Man Alice Kwok Integrated Service Centre
G/F, Block H, Lok Man Sun Chuen, 111 Ko Shan Road, Kowloon
Objectives: Facilitate mutual support among the carers.
Contents: Watching movie and sharing.
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Cheung
Telephone Number: 2333 1854
Organiser: HKSKH Lok Man Alice Kwok Integrated Service Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer support seminar: Changing home environment for person with dementia
Date / Duration: 12 August 2019 (Monday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Polly Court, 53 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon
Objectives: Improve the related caring knowledge of caregivers of person with dementia
Contents: Carer support seminar
Target Participants: Elderly persons and carers
Fee: $2/person
Responsible Staff: Miss Lee
Telephone Number: 2333 7877
Organiser: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Pastel Nagomi Art - Releasing Stress Group
Date / Duration: 23 August 2019 - 13 September 2019 (Every Friday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: HHCKLA Buddhist Ho Wong Cheong Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, 115 Tam Kung Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon
Objectives: To release the stress of dementia carers
Contents: Experiencing and learning Japan healing art - Pastel Nagomi Art.
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: $10/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Tsang
Telephone Number: 2713 8380
Organiser: HHCKLA Buddhist Ho Wong Cheong Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Stress Management Workshop
Date / Duration: To be confirmed (Please contact us for more information)
Venue: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Polly Court, 53 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon
Objectives: Improve stress management skills of caregivers
Contents: Horticultural activities
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Lee
Telephone Number: 2333 7877
Organiser: Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Progress Society Law Chan Chor Sze Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Harmony Heart Group
Date / Duration: 17 May 2019, 27 June 2019, 25 July 2019, 29 August 2019 (Thursday)
2:00 - 3:30pm
Venue: Ch-YMCA Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, No.116, 117 & 119, Tin Ming House, Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui, New Territories
Objectives: Let the participants to calm down and enjoy in art work.
Contents: Art work and sharing
Target Participants: Carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2671 1802
Organiser: Ch-YMCA Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Walk with Me Group
Date / Duration: 25 June 2019, 16 July 2019, 23 July 2019 , 6 August 2019, 13 August 2019, 27 August 2019 (Tuesday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: Ch-YMCA Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, No.116, 117 & 119, Tin Ming House, Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui, New Territories
Objectives: Let the participants share with each other about their experiences and feelings.
Contents: Games, case discussion and sharing
Target Participants: Carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2671 1802
Organiser: Ch-YMCA Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Care-assisting programme
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
10:00am - 12:00nn
Venue: Centre/Home of participant
Tai Po District
Objectives: To relieve the caring stress by providing different supportive services.
Contents: Social Resources Mobilization
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Kwok
Telephone Number: 2665 2236
Organiser: Sik Sik Yuen Ho Hong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Positive Thinking Group
Date / Duration: 8 July 2019 (Monday), 17 July 2019 - 21 August 2019 (Every Wednesday, except 31 July 2019)
10:00 - 11:30am
Venue: Owner's Corporation
G/F, Shin Nga House, Fu Shin Estate
Objectives: To enhance carers' awareness towards mental health.
Contents: Positive thinking activities and exercises
Target Participants: Needy Carers
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Kwok
Telephone Number: 2665 2236
Organiser: Sik Sik Yuen Ho Hong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Music intervention for caregivers of people with dementia
Date / Duration: 16 July 2019 - 17 August 2019 (Every Tuesday)
10:15 - 11:15am
Venue: Women's Welfare Club (Eastern District) Hong Kong Leung Lee Sau Yu Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Room 139-144, G/F, Block 3, Choi Wah Hse, Choi Yuen Est, Sheung Shui
Objectives: To reduce the stress level of caregivers of people with dementia through music intervention
Contents: There will be various music activities, such as singing and playing musical instruments
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Yuen
Telephone Number: 2672 0630
Organiser: Women's Welfare Club (Eastern District) Hong Kong Leung Lee Sau Yu Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Horticultural Therapy Group for carer
Date / Duration: 20 July 2019 - 24 August 2019 (Every Saturday)
10:00 - 11:30am
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 facilitate stress release and relaxation through horticultural activities
Contents: Horticultural related activities
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Elderly persons can join together
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: ''Community Resources'' Talk
Date / Duration: 3 August 2019 (Saturday)
3:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: The Salvation Army Taipo Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens
3/F, Tai Po Community Centre, 2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po Market, New Territories
Objectives: To understand community services and resources relating to elderly persons
Contents: Introducing community services and resources
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2653 6811
Organiser: The Salvation Army Taipo Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Gardening Experience Workshop (Hakka)
Date / Duration: 9 August 2019 - 23 August 2019 (Every Friday)
11:00am - 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: Relieve pressure on carers and strengthen the relationship between carers and elderly persons
Contents: To provide gardening, painting, handcrafts, ''Toy Library'', etc
Target Participants: Needy carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Vicky Fu
Telephone Number: 2676 2525
Organiser: HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: ''Walk with You'' carer support group
Date / Duration: 9 August 2019 - 6 September 2019 (Every Friday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: Fung Ying Seen Koon Cheung Wah Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Room 9-10, G/F, Cheung Chi House, Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling, New Territories
Objectives: To help caregivers reducing stress level through a supportive platform
Contents: Learn care giving knowledge and skills, understand community resources, practice stress reduction techniques, and gain support through mutual support.
Target Participants: Carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Law Wing Yan
Telephone Number: 2669 0252
Organiser: Fung Ying Seen Koon Cheung Wah Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Life Wide Learning-Safety Care
Date / Duration: 10 August 2019 (Saturday)
9:45 - 11:00am
Venue: HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
2/F, Fanling South Government Complex, No.7 Wo Ming Lane, Fanling, New Territories
Objectives: To equip learning skills for better caring concern
Contents: Through educational talk to learn those safety concern on dementia care
Target Participants: General public
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong Lai Fong
Telephone Number: 2676 2525
Organiser: HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Life and Death Education Talk
Date / Duration: 10 August 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: The Salvation Army Taipo Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens
3/F, Tai Po Community Centre, 2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po Market, New Territories
Objectives: To encourage participants talk about ''life and death'' and make a life plan
Contents: To discuss ''Life and Death''
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Siu
Telephone Number: 2653 6811
Organiser: The Salvation Army Taipo Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Tips for caregivers of people with dementia
Date / Duration: 12 August 2019 (Monday)
11:00am - 12:00nn
Venue: Women's Welfare Club (Eastern District) Hong Kong Leung Lee Sau Yu Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Room 139-144, G/F, Block 3, Choi Wah Hse, Choi Yuen Est, Sheung Shui
Objectives: To provide different knowledge and skills of taking care of people with dementia
Contents: Relevant information will be delivered by talk
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Yuen
Telephone Number: 2672 0630
Organiser: Women's Welfare Club (Eastern District) Hong Kong Leung Lee Sau Yu Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Movie Time
Date / Duration: 13 August 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: The Salvation Army Taipo Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens
3/F, Tai Po Community Centre, 2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po Market, New Territories
Objectives: To provide an opportunity for carer to relax
Contents: Watching movie
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2653 6811
Organiser: The Salvation Army Taipo Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Aerobic fitness workshop for carer
Date / Duration: 17 August 2019 (Saturday)
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: To facilitate carer's physical health through fitness training.
Contents: Aerobic fitness exercise
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Elderly persons can join together
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: Stand by Me with Love & Art - Cooking
Date / Duration: 20 August 2019 (Tuesday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: HKSKH Tai Wo Neighbourhood Elderly Centre - Hang Wo Point
No.113-116, G/F, Hang Wo House, Tai Wo Estate, Tai Po, New Territories
Objectives: Let the participants relieve stress
Contents: Life review through Cooking and activities
Target Participants: Needy Carers
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
‧Provide centre-based elderly sitting services (Social worker's assessment required)
Fee: $5/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Sheung
Telephone Number: 2653 3299
Organiser: HKSKH Tai Wo Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Mindfulness Exercise for carer
Date / Duration: 24 August 2019 (Saturday)
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: To facilitate stress release and relaxation through Mindfulness Exercise
Contents: Mindfulness activities
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Elderly persons can join together
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: ''Age Friendly Home'' Talk
Date / Duration: 31 August 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: The Salvation Army Taipo Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens
3/F, Tai Po Community Centre, 2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po Market, New Territories
Objectives: To understand how ''age-friendly home'' design and products help elderly persons to achieve age in place
Contents: Introducing the concept of ''age-friendly home'' design and rehabilitation-aid equipments
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Lai
Telephone Number: 2653 6811
Organiser: The Salvation Army Taipo Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Expressive Arts Therapy
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019
9:45 - 10:45am
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Central District
Room 231, Caritas House, 2 Caine Road, Central, Hong Kong
Objectives: Through music and dance, participants can express themselves , so as to relieve stress,
Contents: To provide training exercise, help to delay the brain degeneration.
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Li
Telephone Number: 3589 2501
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre - Central District
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Name of Programme: Doing Exercise with Physiotherapist
Date / Duration: Group A: July - September 2019 (Every Monday)/ Group B: September 2019 (Every Tuesday)
Group A: 10:00 - 11:30am/ Group B: 3:30 - 5:00pm
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Central District
Room 231, Caritas House, 2 Caine Road, Central, Hong Kong
Objectives: To teach the frail elderly persons to do physical exercise and improve their health and rehabilitation, thus reducing the care pressure of the carer
Contents: Personal health risk assessments are conducted by physiotherapists for frail elderly persons, and appropriate health and fitness activities are taught for the elderly.
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $40/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Li
Telephone Number: 3589 2501
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre - Central District
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Name of Programme: Books and games borrowing
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Except public holidays)
For appointment in advance
Venue: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Nga Yin Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Lung Cheung Garden, 26 Kennedy Town Praya, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Objectives: To enhance the communication of carer and elderly persons through board games and toys.
Contents: Borrow training books, board games and toys
Target Participants: Members and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tsang
Telephone Number: 2819 8727
Organiser: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Nga Yin Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Needy Carer Support Service
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Except Sunday and public holidays)
For appointment in advance
Venue: Hong Kong PHAB Association Peng Chau Neighbourhood Elderly cum Children/Youth Centre
Room N10A, G/F, Kam Ping House, Kam Ping Estate, Ping Chau, Hong Kong
Objectives: Provide support services to needy career
Contents: Home visit for need assessment and provide related support services
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
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: Healthy Brain
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Every Thursday)
9:30 - 11:30am
Venue: HK Sheng Kung Hui St. Matthew's Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Flat B, 2/F, 38 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan
Objectives: Provide cognitive training for elderly persons
Contents: With the aid of board games, participants and volunteer s could enjoy funny and joyful training activities.
Target Participants: Members with Mild Cognitive Impairment or suspected dementia and volunteers
‧Carers are welcomed
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Ng
Telephone Number: 2548 2555
Organiser: HK Sheng Kung Hui St. Matthew's Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Informative Station
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Biweekly Tuesday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tung Chung Integrated Services
3/F, Fu Tung Plaza, Fu Tung Estate, Tung Chung
Objectives: To enhance the care skills and provide health knowledge to the needy carers.
Contents: Provide different kinds of health talk and organize care skill training.
Target Participants: Registered carers
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Leung
Telephone Number: 2525 1929
Organiser: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tung Chung Integrated Services
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Name of Programme: Dementia Clinic
Date / Duration: 8 July 2019, 22 July 2019, 5 August 2019 (Monday)
10:00am - 12:00nn
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Aberdeen
Unit 6-10, G/F, Tin Chak House, Tin Wan Estate, Aberdeen
Objectives: Release Carer caring stress
Contents: Individual to suggest care methods to Dementia Carers
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $50/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2538 7777
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre - Aberdeen
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Name of Programme: Happy together
Date / Duration: 10 July 2019, 14 August 2019, 11 September 2019 (Wednesday)
9:30 - 10:30am
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Aberdeen
Unit 6-10, G/F, Tin Chak House, Tin Wan Estate, Aberdeen
Objectives: Share the feelings and get the positive support by 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: Long Lasting Love
Date / Duration: 10 July - 14 August 2019 (Every Wednesday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Aberdeen
Unit 6-10, G/F, Tin Chak House, Tin Wan Estate, Aberdeen
Objectives: Increase Relationship for couple
Contents: Make a life story book, re-call their special moments to re-construct their relationship
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2538 7777
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre - Aberdeen
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Name of Programme: Carer mutual group - hypertension
Date / Duration: 16 July 2019- 30 July 2019 (Every Tuesday), 27 August 2019 (Tuesday)
9:30 - 11:00am
Venue: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Nga Yin Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Lung Cheung Garden, 26 Kennedy Town Praya, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Objectives: To release pressure by strengthen the knowledge and skills of caring
Contents: Introduce food, activities for elderly persons with hypertension, reduce carer pressure through peer sharing and mutual help
Target Participants: Members and their carers
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tsang
Telephone Number: 2819 8727
Organiser: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Nga Yin Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Horticultural therapy group
Date / Duration: 20 July 2019 - 7 September 2019 (Every Saturday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: Lei Fook Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 29, G/F, Lei Ning House, Ap Lei Chau
Objectives: To relieve needy carer stress and promote life-and-death education
Contents: Horticultural therapy group activities
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Chan
Telephone Number: 2552 1115
Organiser: Lei Fook Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Release Room
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Last Friday of every month)
11:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tung Chung Integrated Services
3/F, Fu Tung Plaza, Fu Tung Estate, Tung Chung
Objectives: To release the stress of needy carers and provide a platform for information exchange.
Contents: A wide range of relaxing activities like handcraft.
Target Participants: Registered carers
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Leung
Telephone Number: 2525 1929
Organiser: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tung Chung Integrated Services
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Name of Programme: The talk of caring skills for needy cares
Date / Duration: August 2019
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Wan Ho Kan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
138, Pak She San Tsuen, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
Objectives: Introduce caring skills for needy carers to reduce the their pressure and improve the relationship between the elderly persons and carers
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: Registered carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Lai
Telephone Number: 2981 8555
Organiser: Wan Ho Kan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Art Group
Date / Duration: 2 August 2019 - 30 August 2019 (Every Friday, except 23 August 2019),
4 September 2019 - 25 September 2019 (Every Wednesday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: Hong Kong PHAB Association Peng Chau Neighbourhood Elderly cum Children/Youth Centre
Room N10A, G/F, Kam Ping House, Kam Ping Estate, Ping Chau, Hong Kong
Objectives: 1. Relieve stress
2. To experience Expressive Arts
Contents: 1. Let career experience Expressive Arts and to express their emotion.
2. Provide a platform for the career to share their caring skills and to support each other.
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
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: Tea Gathering @ Lei Tung (August)
Date / Duration: 9 August 2019 (Friday)
10:30 - 11:45am
Venue: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Lei Tung Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Rooms 309-316, Tung Sing House, Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
Objectives: Building support network and release the caring pressure by gather the carers together for enjoying tea.
Contents: Sharing with other carers and enjoying the food prepared by the elder people they are taking care
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $10/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Kwong
Telephone Number: 2874 6311
Organiser: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Lei Tung Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: How to deal with Dementia's patients workshop
Date / Duration: 9 August 2019 - 23 August 2019 (Every Friday)
2:00 - 3:00pm
Venue: POH Chan Shi Sau Memorial Social Service Centre
G/F Silver Plaza, No.8 Chung Shing Street, Mui Wo, Lantau Island N.T.
Objectives: To address the performance characteristics of patients with dementia at different stages, how to promote communication through workshops and reduce misunderstandings and conflicts between caregivers and patients.
Contents: Caregiver's workshop
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia and volunteers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Tsang
Telephone Number: 2984 8018
Organiser: POH Chan Shi Sau Memorial Social Service Centre
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Name of Programme: Fall prevention talk
Date / Duration: 14 August 2019 (Wednesday)
10:00 - 11:30am
Venue: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Nga Yin Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Lung Cheung Garden, 26 Kennedy Town Praya, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Objectives: To prevent risk of fall
Contents: Through different activities and videos to analysis fall risks and accident prevention
Target Participants: Members, their registered carers and volunteers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tsang
Telephone Number: 2819 8727
Organiser: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Nga Yin Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Needy Carer Café
Date / Duration: 15 August 2019 (Thursday)
3:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Nga Yin Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Lung Cheung Garden, 26 Kennedy Town Praya, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Objectives: To release pressure by tea-break
Contents: Introduce caring skills/specific games, carer can have light food and tea in a relax environment, chat with other cares
Target Participants: Needy carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $10/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Tsang
Telephone Number: 2819 8727
Organiser: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Nga Yin Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Environmental workshop
Date / Duration: 16 August 2019 (Friday)
3:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: Tung Chung Integrated Services Centre
1/F, Carpark 1, Yat Tung Estate, Tung Chung
Objectives: Participants can reduce pressure and establish supportive relationship between carers.
Contents: Teaching skill of environmental handwork skill to participants
Target Participants: Members and registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Wong
Telephone Number: 3140 6365
Organiser: Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Tung Chung Integrated Service
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Name of Programme: Zentangle Experiential day
Date / Duration: 17 August 2019 (Saturday)
Session 1: 10:00am - 12:00nn/Session 2: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong West Point Baptist Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
UG/F, Block 1, Yuk Ming Tower, 206 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Objectives: Experience the relaxing moments in drawing Zentangle
Contents: Introducing the techniques of Zentangle
Target Participants: Carers
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lee
Telephone Number: 2857 2405
Organiser: Hong Kong West Point Baptist Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Brain health exercise workshop
Date / Duration: 19 August 2019 (Monday)
3:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: Chung Hok Elderly Centre
2/F,60 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, HK
Objectives: To learn the brain health exercise and improve the mental state
Contents: To learn the brain health exercise
Target Participants: Members with Mild Cognitive Impairment or suspected dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Li/Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2546 5461
Organiser: Chung Hok Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Health Talk: Physiotherapy for stoke patients
Date / Duration: 22 August 2019 (Thursday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: Lei Fook Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 29, G/F, Lei Ning House, Ap Lei Chau
Objectives: To enhance carer's knowledge about physiotherapy for stoke patients
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lee
Telephone Number: 2552 1115
Organiser: Lei Fook Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Say Bye Bye to owl
Date / Duration: 22 August 2019 - 26 September 2019 (Every Wednesday)
2:00 - 3:30pm
Venue: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Lei Tung Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Rooms 309-316, Tung Sing House, Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
Objectives: Adjust the mindset and behaviour about insomnia in order to improve sleeping habit
Contents: Learning the relaxation exercise, review the sleeping habit and set the improvement plan
Target Participants: Carers
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong
Telephone Number: 2874 6311
Organiser: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Lei Tung Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Healthy Exercise
Date / Duration: 27 August 2019 (Tuesday)
10:30 - 11:30am
Venue: Hong Kong PHAB Association Peng Chau Neighbourhood Elderly cum Children/Youth Centre
Room N10A, G/F, Kam Ping House, Kam Ping Estate, Ping Chau, Hong Kong
Objectives: Enhance caregiver's awareness of their own health
Contents: By doing exercise to encourage participants to take care of their physical and mental health..
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
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: Life-and-death education talk
Date / Duration: August 2019
To be confirmed
Venue: Lei Fook Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 29, G/F, Lei Ning House, Ap Lei Chau
Objectives: To promote awareness for life planning
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Shiu
Telephone Number: 2552 1115
Organiser: Lei Fook Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Magic Go Go Go
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Every Thursday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F 88 Yu Chau Street, Shamshuipo
Objectives: To release stress and to comfort the needy carers through magic training
Contents: Magic games activities
Target Participants: Needy registered carers
Fee: $30/4 lessons
Responsible Staff: Mr. Chan
Telephone Number: 2381 3120
Organiser: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer support spot
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019
N/A
Venue: CPMSS Neighbourhood Elderly Centre of Grace
G/F, Tung Yi House, Tai Hang Tung Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: Provide community information and refer to resources to carers
Contents: Introducing information of elderly service, emotional support and referrals.
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Chan
Telephone Number: 2778 3618
Organiser: CPMSS Neighbourhood Elderly Centre of Grace
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Name of Programme: Aromatic Full Body Massage workshop
Date / Duration: 4 July 2019 - 26 September 2019 (Every Thursday)
2:00 - 4:30pm
Venue: Ho Chak Neighbourhood Centre For Senior Citizens(Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
No.16-20, G/F, Wing Chak House, Chak On Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: Help carer using aromatic and massage in order to improve fatigued and relax
Contents: Full body massage
Target Participants: Members with dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms To
Telephone Number: 2779 6998
Organiser: Ho Chak Neighbourhood Centre For Senior Citizens(Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
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Name of Programme: 'WALKING TOGETHER'' carer mutual support group
Date / Duration: 22 July 2019, 26 August 2019, 23 September 2019 (Monday)
10:00am
Venue: China Peniel Missionary Society Inc. Neighbourhood Elderly Centre of Grace
G/F, Tung Yi House, Tai Hang Tung Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To promote mutual aids, networking, and enhance knowledge
Contents: Thematic sharing
Target Participants: Needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Chan
Telephone Number: 2778 3618
Organiser: CPMSS NEIGHBOURHOOD ELDERLY CENTRE OF GRACE
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Name of Programme: Laughter Yoga Carer Mutual Support Group
Date / Duration: 26 July 2019, 23 August 2019, 27 September 2019 (Friday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Lai Kok
306 - 310, Lai Ho House, Lai Kok Estate, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon
Objectives: To develop mutual support among carers
Contents: Using Laughter Yoga as a mean to relieve pressure and provide platform for carers to share regarding community resources, etc.
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Yuen
Telephone Number: 2729 5858
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre - Lai Kok
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Name of Programme: Voluntary on-site hair cut service
Date / Duration: July - September 2019 (one time each month)
To be confirmed
Venue: The Salvation Army Nam Tai Centre for Senior Citizens
Nam Shan estate, Nam Tai House, 17-28
Objectives: To reduce caring stress by providing hair cut for frail elderly persons
Contents: Hair cut
Target Participants: Registered carers and frail elderly persons
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Kao
Telephone Number: 2779 5983
Organiser: The Salvation Army Nam Tai Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Daily living training class
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 2019 (Once every month)
To be confirmed
Venue: The Salvation Army Nam Tai Centre for Senior Citizens
Nam Shan estate, Nam Tai House, 17-28
Objectives: To teach carers of different caring skills
Contents: Including transfer skills, right way to use wheelchair etc (topic varies each month)
Target Participants: Registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Cho
Telephone Number: 2779 5983
Organiser: The Salvation Army Nam Tai Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Watercolour Painting Class
Date / Duration: August 2019 (Every Wednesday)
10:00 - 11:30am
Venue: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F 88 Yu Chau Street, Shamshuipo
Objectives: To release stress and comfort negative emotion
Contents: To learn the skill of painting
Target Participants: Needy registered carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $50/4 lessons
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong
Telephone Number: 2381 3120
Organiser: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Caregiver Exercise Class (II)
Date / Duration: August 2019 - September 2019 (Every Friday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Un Chau Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Ground Floor, Un Lok House, Un Chau Estate, Shamshuipo, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Objectives: - To relieve the caregiver stress - To enhance the awareness of caregiver's physical health
Contents: Stretching exercise
Target Participants: Needy carers
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2720 3105
Organiser: Un Chau Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Suicide Prevention Services: Hints to deal with depressed mood
Date / Duration: 6 August 2019 - 27 August 2019 (Every Tuesday)
2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Lai Kok
306 - 310, Lai Ho House, Lai Kok Estate, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon
Objectives: Providing hints on how to handle negative emotions of elderly persons
Contents: Characteristics of elderly persons, communication skills, training and community resources for carers
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Yuen
Telephone Number: 2729 5858
Organiser: Suicide Prevention Services
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Name of Programme: Forgetfulness and Dementia disease
Date / Duration: 6 August 2019 (Tuesday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Christian Service Fortune Elderly Neighbourhood Centre
G/F Fook Yat House, Fortune Estate, Shamshuipo, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Objectives: To understand the difference between forgetfulness and dementia
Contents: To understand the needs of elderly with cognitive impairment through experiential activities
Target Participants: Members, volunteers and registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Cheung
Telephone Number: 2387 9951
Organiser: Hong Kong Christian Service Fortune Elderly Neighbourhood Centre
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Name of Programme: Mindful stretching
Date / Duration: 9 August 2019 (Friday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: Ho Chak Neighbourhood Centre For Senior Citizens(Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
No.16-20, G/F, Wing Chak House, Chak On Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: Under the coaching of mindfulness, carers can be facilitated for stress reduction and management of stress from life.
Contents: Mindful stretching
Target Participants: Elderly persons and carers living in the district
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: Emotions and Myths of Carers
Date / Duration: 12 August 2019 (Monday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Lai Kok
306 - 310, Lai Ho House, Lai Kok Estate, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon
Objectives: Emotions and tips to relieve pressure for carers
Contents: Method to relieve stress and community resources available to carers
Target Participants: Elderly persons and carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Yuen
Telephone Number: 2729 5858
Organiser: Hong Kong Association of Gerontology
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Name of Programme: Carer supportive group
Date / Duration: 21 August 2019 (Wednesday)
1:15 - 2:30pm
Venue: Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre
1/F, Ancillary Facilities Block, Shek Kip Mei Estate, 100 Woh Chai Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To provide activities to carers who are taking care of elderly persons with dementia with the aims of relieving their carer stress
Contents: Through sharing and activities to improve the skill of taking care of elderly persons with dementia
Target Participants: Members with dementia and their registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Leung Wing Sze, Kelly
Telephone Number: 2784 7440
Organiser: Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Guidance class for dementia carers
Date / Duration: 23 August 2019 - 4 October 2019 (Every Friday)
2:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Ho Kin District Community Centre for Senior citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
G/F, Wing Kit House, Wing Cheong Estate, No. 20, Sai Chuen Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To enhance the abilities of carers to deal with different situation of seniors with dementia
Contents: Teaching relevant skills and knowledge by various professionals
Target Participants: Elderly persons with mild to moderate dementia and their carers
‧Screening assessment required
‧Register as Carer Friends
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Yu
Telephone Number: 2725 4875
Organiser: Ho Kin District Community Centre for Senior citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
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Name of Programme: Warm Compress Therapy Workshop
Date / Duration: 24 August 2019, 7 September 2019, 5 October 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre - Lai Kok
306 - 310, Lai Ho House, Lai Kok Estate, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon
Objectives: Relief stress for elderly persons
Contents: Using Chinese Medicine as a mean to relieve pain among carers and elderly persons
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia and people interested in volunteer work
‧Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Yuen
Telephone Number: 2729 5858
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre - Lai Kok
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Name of Programme: Reunion campaign for dementia Carer
Date / Duration: 27 August 2019 (Tuesday)
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: Ho Kin District Community Centre for Senior citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
G/F, Wing Kit House, Wing Cheong Estate, No. 20, Sai Chuen Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To establish peer support network for carers of eldelry persons with dementia
Contents: Providing a platform for carers or elderly persons with dementia to share their caring experience
Target Participants: Members living in the district with mild to moderate dementia and their carers
‧Screening assessment required
‧Register as Carer Friends
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lau
Telephone Number: 2725 4875
Organiser: Ho Kin District Community Centre for Senior citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
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Name of Programme: Community Visit Program
Date / Duration: 28 August 2019 (Wednesday)
1:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre
1/F, Ancillary Facilities Block, Shek Kip Mei Estate, 100 Woh Chai Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To visit and care to the needy carer families by the volunteers from commercial company
Contents: 1. Volunteer Training
2. Home visit needy carer families
Target Participants: Registered carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2784 7440
Organiser: Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Make of snake for the Mid-Autumn Festival
Date / Duration: 30 August 2019 (Friday)
2:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: Yan Chai Hospital Tang Bik Wan Memorial Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 129-134, Block 21, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To enhance the intimate relationship of the carers and the elderly persons by making the snake of the Mid-Autumn Festival
Contents: To teach the carers and their elderly persons to make of snake for the Mid-Autumn Festival
Target Participants: Elderly persons and their registered carers
Fee: $15/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Tao
Telephone Number: 2779 2557
Organiser: Yan Chai Hospital Tang Bik Wan Memorial Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Aromatherapy workshop
Date / Duration: August 2019
To be confirmed
Venue: China Peniel Missionary Society Inc. Neighbourhood Elderly Centre of Grace
G/F, Tung Yi House, Tai Hang Tung Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: To release stress of carers of the persons with dementia
Contents: Experiencing aromatherapy
Target Participants: Members with Mild Cognitive Impairment, mild to moderate or suspected dementia and their registered carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Lam
Telephone Number: 2779 3618
Organiser: China Peniel Missionary Society Inc. Neighbourhood Elderly Centre of Grace
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Name of Programme: Smart gathering
Date / Duration: 5 June 2019, 3 July 2019, 7 August 2019, 4 September 2019 (Wednesday)
10:00 - 11:30am
Venue: TWGHs Wilson T.S. Wang District Elderly Community Centre
Units 1-8, G/F, Green Heron House, Sha Kok Estate, Shatin, N.T.
Objectives: To release the pressure of carers and to facilitate the communication of elderly persons and carers through art activities
Contents: Different art activities e.g. glass drawing , cloth art work and ink painting etc.
Target Participants: Elderly persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment, mild or suspected dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Yip
Telephone Number: 2647 2711
Organiser: TWGHs Wilson T.S. Wang District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Cognitive Assessment and Consultation (Carers Support Series)
Date / Duration: July 2019 - September 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 uspected dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Yip/Mr Kong
Telephone Number: 3124 7633
Organiser: Ma On Shan District Elderly Community Centre, ELCHK
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Name of Programme: Tips on preventing dementia
Date / Duration: 8 July 2019 - 30 September 2019
9:30 - 10:30am
Venue: Yiu On Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, Yiu Chung House, Yiu On Estate, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, N.T.
Objectives: To understand and prevent dementia
Contents: Exercises, games and information provision
Target Participants: Members living in the district with mild to moderate or suspected dementia and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr So
Telephone Number: 2641 7787
Organiser: The Mission Covenant Church Yiu On Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Monthly meeting for carers of elderly persons with dementia (Carers Support Series)
Date / Duration: 18 July 2019, 15 August 2019, 19 September 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: Training for Foreign Domestic Helpers
Date / Duration: 18 July 2019, 25 July 2019, 1 August 2019, 8 August 2019 (Thursday)
10:30 - 11:30am
Venue: Yan Oi Tong Hong Kong Toi Shan Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Shop No.G39 on G/F, Sui Wo Commercial Centre, Sui Wo Court, Sha Tin, N.T.
Objectives: To equip domestic helpers with basic knowledge and skills for providing care for elderly persons with dementia
Contents: The content of training course includes knowledge about providing care for frail elderly persons and managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Target Participants: Domestic helpers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong
Telephone Number: 2681 2234
Organiser: Yan Oi Tong Hong Kong Toi Shan Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Workshop of Music Therapy
Date / Duration: 18 August 2019 (Tuesday)
11:00am - 12:00nn
Venue: ELCHK, Chung On Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, Chung Chi House, Chung On Estate, Ma On Shan, N.T.
Objectives: To help participants to reduce caring stress through music therapy
Contents: Workshop
Target Participants: Registered needy carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Fan
Telephone Number: 2144 3199
Organiser: ELCHK, Chung On Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Drawing class
Date / Duration: 21 August 2019 (Wednesday)
1:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: Yiu On Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, Yiu Chung House, Yiu On Estate, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, N.T.
Objectives: To release stress and design of cognitive training tools
Contents: Drawing
Target Participants: Carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $10/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2641 7787
Organiser: The Mission Covenant Church Yiu On Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Let's take the break
Date / Duration: 29 August 2019 (Thursday)
3:00 - 4:30pm
Venue: ELCHK, Sheen Hok Charitable Foundation Kwan Shon HingYu Chui Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F, Ancillary Facilities Block, Yu Chui Court, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, N.T.
Objectives: To provide the space for caregiver to take a break and self-care
Contents: Soul printing Art
Target Participants: Registered carers of elderly persons with dementia
‧Provide respite service
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Ma
Telephone Number: 3692 5078
Organiser: ELCHK, Sheen Hok Charitable Foundation Kwan Shon HingYu Chui Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Elderly sitting services
Date / Duration: 12 July 2019 - 20 September 2019 (Biweekly Friday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Podium No.228 Yuet Ping House Estate, Yuen Long
Objectives: Offer short time elderly sitting and short break for carers in need
Contents: Simple health check, cognitive training, social activities and refreshments etc.
Target Participants: Elderly persons and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Lui Ka Lai
Telephone Number: 2473 5113
Organiser: Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Tea Gathering - Carer Programme
Date / Duration: 13 July 2019, 17 August 2019 (Saturday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
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: Let carers expand their social network and express their needs and difficulties.
Contents: Enjoying tea with carers and do some exercise about stress releasing
Target Participants: Registered carers
‧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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Name of Programme: Outdoor gathering for needy carers
Date / Duration: 31 July 2019, 28 August 2019, 25 September 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: Caritas District Elderly Centre - Yuen Long (Tin Chak Centre)
Tin Ching Estate, Shui Pui Wai Estate, Grandeur Terrace Tower, Playground in the Estate
Objectives: To enhance supportive network of carers in need
Contents: Providing the social resources, and release stress through sharing
Target Participants: Elderly persons living in the district and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Ho
Telephone Number: 3904 3155
Organiser: Caritas District Elderly Centre - Yuen Long (Tin Chak Centre)
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Name of Programme: Carer stress free group
Date / Duration: 6 August 2019 - 10 September 2019 (Every Tuesday )
10:00 - 11:00am
Venue: Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Podium No.228 Yuet Ping House Estate, Yuen Long
Objectives: Share stress-free methods with carers
Contents: Relieve stress through different arts method for carer
Target Participants: Elderly persons and their carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Lui Ka Lai
Telephone Number: 2473 5113
Organiser: Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Peaceful mind undergoing by Zentangle exercises
Date / Duration: 21 August 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Venue: N.T. Women & Juveniles Welfare Association Social Services Division Limited Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Shop 2, G/F, Hung Shing House, Hung Fuk Estate, Yuen Long
Objectives: Providing relaxation exercises for mental betterment of carers
Contents: Make use of Zentangle art work to relieve stress
Target Participants: Carers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Yu
Telephone Number: 2444 1533
Organiser: N.T. Women & Juveniles Welfare Association Social Services Division Limited Pak U Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Experiencing of Cognitive Training Games
Date / Duration: 21 August 2019 (Wednesday)
2:15 - 3:30pm
Venue: Yuen Long Town Hall Mrs. Leung Hok Chiu Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Tin Yiu Community Centre, Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, New Territories
Objectives: Enhanced support channels the families of patients with cognitive impairment
Contents: Introduction of Cognitive Games
Target Participants: Elderly persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment, mild to moderate or suspected dementia
‧Carers are welcomed
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Mui
Telephone Number: 2445 2555
Organiser: Yuen Long Town Hall Mrs. Leung Hok Chiu Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Passing Love and Care Program - Pressed Flowers Workshop
Date / Duration: 26 August 2019 (Monday)
9:30 - 11:00am
Venue: Yuen Long Town Hall Mrs. Leung Hok Chiu Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, Tin Yiu Community Centre, Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, New Territories
Objectives: Stress release for the carers in need
Contents: The dye workshop
Target Participants: Needy carers
‧Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Mui
Telephone Number: 2445 2555
Organiser: Yuen Long Town Hall Mrs. Leung Hok Chiu Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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