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Name of Programme: Board Games Lending Service
Date / Duration: September 2019 - February 2020 (Except public holidays)
For appointment in advance
Venue: Po Leung Kuk Mrs. Chao King Lin Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 102, King Fat House, Cheung Fat Estate, Tsing Yi, N.T.
Objectives: To enhance cognitive functioning of elderly persons with early dementia through different cognitive training
Contents: Broad games lending service.
Target Participants: Elderly Persons:
‧ Members
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wan
Telephone Number: 2433 7300 / 2433 5822
Organiser: Po Leung Kuk Mrs. Chao King Lin Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Acupressure massage class for carer
Date / Duration: 9 October 2019 - 20 November 2019 (Every Wednesday, except 30 October 2019 and 6 November 2019)
9:30am-11:00 am
Venue: Asbury Methodist Social Service Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1 Sheung Kok Street, Tai Wo Hau, Kwai Chung, N.T.
Objectives: To alleviate the stress of carer through acupressure massage
Contents: Acupressure massage teaching
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Mak
Telephone Number: 2420-1073
Organiser: Asbury Methodist Social Service Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Relax in aromatherapy massage
Date / Duration: 19 October 2019 - 15 November 2019 (Except public holiday)
Training: 19 October 2019
1:00-4:00pm
Practical experience: 19 October 2019 - 15 November 2019
Venue: Yan Chai Hospital Mrs Kwok Yuk Cheung Care and Attention Home
33 Lai Chi Ling Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories
Objectives: Provide aromatherapy to people with dementia in order to relieve their emotion and sleep problem and at the same time, relieve the carer stress as well
Contents: The program including 2 parts:
(1) Taining workshop: hired qualified aromatherapist who educated the volunteer to use aromatherapy in right way
(2)practical experience: volunteer has the opportunies to provide aromatherapy to the people with demen
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With mild dementia
‧ With moderate dementia
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
General public:
‧ Volunteers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2785 8723
Organiser: Yan Chai Hospital Mrs Kwok Yuk Cheung Care and Attention Home
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Name of Programme: Strss management
Date / Duration: 26 October 2019, 23 November 2019 , 28 December 2019, 25 January 2020 (Saturday)
Afternoon (To be confirmed)
Venue: Hong kong Alzheimer's diseasse Association Gene Haw Lee Centre
Shop 11-20, G/F Waterside Plaza, 38 Wing Shun Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Objectives: Practicing stress management skills for relaxtion for supporting the carer
Contents: Different kinds of activity including painting, music therapy, Laughter yoga and aromatherapy
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tsang
Telephone Number: 2439 9095
Organiser: Hong kong Alzheimer's diseasse Association Gene Haw Lee Centre
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Name of Programme: MIND-Friendly Home Exploration Guided Tour
Date / Duration: 22 November 2019 (Friday)
To be confirmed
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 help participants understand how mind-friendly home design and products can help people with dementia to achieve age in place
Contents: Mind Friendly Home Exploration Centre guided tour (Transportation included)
Target Participants: Elderly Persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lam
Telephone Number: 2433 7300 / 2433 5822
Organiser: Po Leung Kuk Mrs. Chao King Lin Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Happy Art Work
Date / Duration: 14 October 2019 - 4 November 2019 (Every Monday)
10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Yau On Lutheran Centre for the Elderly
1/F, On Ting /Yau Oi Community Centre, On Ting Estate, Tuen Mun, N.T.
Objectives: To help participants to release the caring stress
Contents: To conducting different kinds of art work to participants.
Target Participants: Carer
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Kwan
Telephone Number: 2451 9759
Organiser: Yau On Lutheran Centre for the Elderly
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Name of Programme: Tea Tasting, Clear mind
Date / Duration: 29 November 2019 (Friday)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Venue: HKEC Tai Hing Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
No. 15-21, G/F, Hing Yiu House, Tai Hing Estate, Tuen Mun, N.T. Hong Kong.
Objectives: To strength cognitive functions through tea tasting activities.
Contents: To participate in tea art activities (tea tasting, snacks, make tea skills), having a relaxing tea time. (quota: 10 persons)
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Living in the district
‧ Members
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Mr Tang
Telephone Number: 2465 7163
Organiser: HKEC Tai Hing Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Stress Release Group
Date / Duration: 8 October 2019 - 12 November 2019 (Every Tuesday)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Hong Kong Christian Mutual Improvement Society Chuang Chung Wen Centre For The Elderly
112 - 118 Tak Chuen Lau, 36 Lai Tak Tsuen Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Objectives: To reduce the stress of caregivers
Contents: Stress release activity
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
Fee: $10/person (non-refundable)
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong
Telephone Number: 2566 1448
Organiser: Hong Kong Christian Mutual Improvement Society Chuang Chung Wen Centre For The Elderly
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Name of Programme: Music Therapy Group (3rd phrase)
Date / Duration: 1 November 2019 - 22 November 2019 (Every Friday)
10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: The Endeavourers HK Bert James Young Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
2/F, 18 Hong On Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Objectives: Through the programmes based on Music therapy, enhancing the social and training needs of the people with dementia and supports to the caregivers.
Contents: Activities leaded by Music Therapist
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: $200/4 Sessions
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: Home safety for persons with dementia
Date / Duration: 20 November 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: SAGE Fong Shu Chuen Centre
G/F, Block 39, Heng Fa Chuen, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Objectives: To enhance caregivers' understanding on dementia
Contents: Home safety and fall prevention measures and advices
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Mok
Telephone Number: 2563 0187
Organiser: SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Music Therapy Group (4th phrase)
Date / Duration: 29 November 2019 - 20 December 2019 (Every Friday)
10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: The Endeavourers HK Bert James Young Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
2/F, 18 Hong On Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Objectives: Through the programmes based on Music therapy, enhancing the social and training needs of the persons with dementia and supports to the caregivers.
Contents: Activities leaded by Music Therapist
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: $200/4 Sessions
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: Let's RELAX, Carers3
Date / Duration: 13 October 2019 - 8 December 2019 (Every Sunday)
10:00am - 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 muscle relaxation through gentle postures and mindful breathing
Contents: Practicing yoga postures and mindful breathing
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: $100/person
Responsible Staff: Miss Lee
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: Support Group for caregivers of elderly persons with dementia
Date / Duration: 14 October 2019 - 13 January 2020 (Every Monday)
(Except 21 October 2019, 11 November 2019, 2 December 2019, 30 December 2019)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Choi Hung Community Centre for Senior Citizens
G/F, Rm106-115, Kam Hon House, Choi Hung Estate, Kowloon
Objectives: To assist caregivers to utilize their strengths for enhancing the care skills and quality.
Contents: 6 items to be included:
Handling of behavioural and emotional symptoms of elderly persons;
Enhancing daily life engagement of demented elders;
Enhancing communication between demented elders and their carers;
Strengthening demented eld
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
‧ With moderate dementia
‧ Diagnosis certificate required
Carer:
‧ Caring for 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: Weekend Mindfulness stress management group for Needy carers
Date / Duration: 19 October 2019 - 7 December 2019 (Every Saturday)
2:30pm - 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: To enrich self-awareness and stress management methods through Mindfulness practice
Contents: To share Mindfulness practices and encourage participants in daily life application.
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Tam
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: Family Day -Community Walk
Date / Duration: 2 November 2019 (Saturday)
2:00pm-4:00pm
Venue: Tseung Kwan O
To be Confirmed
Objectives: To reduce carer's stress
Contents: To facilitate the interaction between elderly persons and their family members through participating into different activities and exercises.
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With mild dementia
‧ With moderate dementia
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Charge to-be settled by participants
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong Mei Yee & Ms Cheuk Ming Lam
Telephone Number: 27021113
Organiser: Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service
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Name of Programme: Yoga Class
Date / Duration: 6 November 2019 - 11 December 2019 (Every Wednesday, except 27 November 2019)
10:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Free Methodist Church Chuk Yuen IVY Club
107-112, G/F Wah Yuen House, Chuk Yuen (South) Estate, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon
Objectives: To enhance relationship between caregivers and elderly persons as well as hand eye coordination
Contents: To experience Yoga exercises
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With mild dementia
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $10/person
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: Visit International Funeral Parlour
Date / Duration: 9 November 2019 (Saturday)
To be confirmed
Venue: Free Methodist Church Chuk Yuen IVY Club
107-112, G/F Wah Yuen House, Chuk Yuen (South) Estate, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon
Objectives: To equip the caregivers with the knowledge about after-death arrangement
Contents: To enrich the knowledge about after-death arrangement by visiting International Funeral Parlour
Target Participants: Carer
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Yiu
Telephone Number: 2326 5271
Organiser: Free Methodist Church Chuk Yuen IVY Club
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Name of Programme: Workshop on cognitive training activities
Date / Duration: 13 November 2019 (Wednesday)
9:30am - 11:00am
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: Promote better understanding about different cognitive training for applying in elderly person's daily living
Contents: Experience different cognitive training according to elderly persons' capability and personality; Acquire knowledge and skills in applying cognitive training in elder's daily living
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Hung
Telephone Number: 2323 0632
Organiser: H.K.S.K.H. Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Supportive Group for Caregiver
Date / Duration: 2 October 2019, 6 November 2019, 4 December 2019 (Wednesday)
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Venue: Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre
1/F Lam Tin Complex & G/F Tak Yan House, Tak Tin Estate, 223 Pik Wan Road, Lam Tin, Kowloon
Objectives: Provide information and training for caregivers, enhance the mutual support among the caregivers
Contents: Informative talks, training session, games and sharing session
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ With carer stress
General public:
‧ Living in the district
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chun
Telephone Number: 2177 6299
Organiser: Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Supportive Group for Caregiver of elderly person with dementia
Date / Duration: 5 October 2019, 2 November 2019, 7 December 2019 (Saturday)
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Venue: Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre
1/F Lam Tin Complex & G/F Tak Yan House, Tak Tin Estate, 223 Pik Wan Road, Lam Tin, Kowloon
Objectives: Provide dementia related information and training for family caregivers of elderly persons with dementia
Contents: Talk and sharing sessions, introducing cognitive trainings and exercises demonstration
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
General public:
‧ Living in the district
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Lam
Telephone Number: 2177 6299
Organiser: Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: DIY Hands Fans
Date / Duration: 7 November 2019 (Thursday)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Rm 109-120, Fai Wah House, Lok Wah South Estate, Kwun Tong, Kowloon.
Objectives: The carer can use their imagination through painting paper fan and used the paper fans made by themselves in daily life.
Contents: Paint the paper fans
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Screening assessment required
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: $5/person
Responsible Staff: Miss Chow
Telephone Number: 2796 1129
Organiser: Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Support Group for Carers
Date / Duration: 9 October 2019 - 18 December 2019 (Every other Wednesday)
3:30pm - 4:45pm
Venue: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Yau Tsim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 103, 1/F, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Objectives: To consolidate and modify the peaceful relationship between the elderly persons and their carers, to adjust the emotions and condition of the carers , 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, they can ease the pressure of caring and support each other through sharing, game
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 3149 4123
Organiser: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Yau Tsim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Supportive Group for Carer of Elderly Persons with Dementia
Date / Duration: 19 October 2019, 23 November 2019, 21 December 2019 (Saturday)
10:30am - 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: Build up a perform for carer of elderly persons with dementia, so that they could share skills and experience together
Contents: Through short films, story sharing, case discussions and games, carers will understand more about dementia.
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Leung
Telephone Number: 3149 4123
Organiser: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Yau Tsim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: ''Smart'' Toys Rental Service
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 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: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Peggy Li
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: October 2019 - December 2019 (Except 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: Carer
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Peggy Li
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: Rehabilitation Aids Rental Service
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019 (Except public holidays)
Please contact the staff for enquiry
Venue: The Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Limited Chan Hing Social Service Centre
45 Fuk Tsun St., Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon.
Objectives: Tangible support to the caregivers of elderly persons
Contents: Rental Service of Rehabilitation Aids
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Margaret Cheng
Telephone Number: 2395 3107
Organiser: The Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Limited Chan Hing Social Service Centre
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Name of Programme: Rehabilitation Aids Purchase Service
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019 (Except public holidays)
Please contact the staff for enquiry
Venue: The Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Limited Chan Hing Social Service Centre
45 Fuk Tsun St., Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon.
Objectives: Tangible support to the caregivers of elderly persons
Contents: Purchase Service of Rehabilitation Aids
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
Fee: Please contact the staff for enquiry
Responsible Staff: Miss Margaret Cheng
Telephone Number: 2395 3107
Organiser: The Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Limited Chan Hing Social Service Centre
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Name of Programme: Rehabilitation Aids Offering Service
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019 (Except public holidays)
Please contact the staff for enquiry
Venue: The Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Limited Chan Hing Social Service Centre
45 Fuk Tsun St., Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon.
Objectives: Tangible support to the caregivers of elderly persons
Contents: Offering Service of Rehabilitation Aids
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Margaret Cheng
Telephone Number: 2395 3107
Organiser: The Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Limited Chan Hing Social Service Centre
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Name of Programme: Introduction of caregiver's mental stress
Date / Duration: 11 November 2019 (Monday)
2:30pm - 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: Introduction of mental stress of the caregivers and how to deal with them
Contents: Seminar
Target Participants: Elderly Persons
Carer
Fee: $2/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Peggy Li
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: Caregivers support group
Date / Duration: 12 November 2019 - 17 December 2019 (Every Tuesday)
2:30pm - 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: Support the caregivers of elderly persons with dementia
Contents: Mutual Support Group and education
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
Fee: $15/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Zoe Li
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 Experiential Class
Date / Duration: 12 November 2019 (Tuesday)
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Yau Tsim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 103, 1/F, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Objectives: To be relax and calm when involving the Pastel Nagomi Art , to reduce the stress and carer burden .
Contents: Through the completion of the painting, with simple and unique finger painting techniques, release the caring pressure and burden temporarily.
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Application fee: HK$40 (non-refundable)
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 3149 4123
Organiser: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Yau Tsim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Stress Management Workshop
Date / Duration: 13 November 2019 (Wednesday)
10:00am - 11:00am
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: Mindfulness
Target Participants: Carer
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Peggy Li
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 Friend'' - Half-day Tour
Date / Duration: 16 November 2019 (Saturday)
1:30pm - 4:00pm (Gather and dismiss at the Centre)
Venue: Elderly Resources Centre of Hong Kong Housing Society
Shop A-C, G/F., Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Objectives: To understand how mind-friendly home design and products help people with dementia to achieve age in place
Contents: Mind-friendly Home guided tour
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
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: Training Course for Domestic Helpers
Date / Duration: 27 November 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30pm - 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: Provides training course for domestic helpers
Contents: Training
Target Participants: ‧ Domestic helper
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Peggy Li
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: Visiting Ocean Park
Date / Duration: 27 November 2019 (Wednesday)
10:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Ocean Park
Ocean Park Hong Kong, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Objectives: To enhance the participants' sense of pleasure, to reduce the pressure on carers ,as well as to maintain the good relationship between the elderly persons and carers.
Contents: Accompany with elderly persons and carers to visit the Hong Kong Ocean Park , through the sensory stimulation from different sightseeing spots , to reduce the stress and be relax .
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With mild dementia
‧ With moderate dementia
‧ Screening assessment required
‧ Elderly volunteers
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ Screening assessment required
General public
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 3149 4123
Organiser: Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Yau Tsim Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer mutual support Group (6 sessions)
Date / Duration: November 2019 - December 2019
To be confirmed, please contact the centre 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: Mutual Support and Stress Management
Contents: Mutual Support Group
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Peggy Li
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: Walk with Me Group
Date / Duration: 8 October 2019 - 3 December 2019 (Every Tuesday, except 15 October 2019, 12 November 2019)
10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Chinese Young Men's Christian Association of Hong Kong Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F., No. 116, 117 & 119, Tin Ming House, Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui, N.T., H.K
Objectives: Let the participants share with each other about their experiences and feelings.
Contents: Games, case discussion and sharing
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2671 1802
Organiser: Chinese Young Men's Christian Association of Hong Kong Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Stay Healthy Carer Support Group
Date / Duration: 11 October 2019 - 1 November 2019 (Every Friday)
9:30am - 11:30am
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: To promote healthy living style and relieve participants' stress by learning and playing sports.
Contents: Learn and experience various type of sports.
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
‧ Elderly persons can join together
‧ Elder sitting service is provided (Centre-based).
‧ Social Worker's assessment required.
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Sheung
Telephone Number: 2653 3299
Organiser: HKSKH Tai Wo Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Sleep Better Health Group
Date / Duration: 15 October 2019, 29 October 2019, 26 November 2019, 24 December 2019 (Tuesday)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: FYSK Cheung Wah Neighbourhood Elderly Centre (Cheung Lai)
Rm217-222, Cheung Lai House, Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling, NT.
Objectives: To enhance carers' quality of life and release caregiving stress
Contents: Understand the causes of insomnia and learn relaxation exercises
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Dennis Wong
Telephone Number: 2669 0252
Organiser: Fung Ying Seen Koon Cheung Wah Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: 2019 Support Group - Soul Pets fully interactive
Date / Duration: 22 October 2019 - 12 November 2019 (Every Tuesday)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Ho Hong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
Unit 22-29, G/F, Tai Yan House, Tai Yuen Est. Tai Po, N.T.
Objectives: Use group activities to relieve the emotional stress of carers and find their own life
Contents: Self-understanding, reminiscence, learning new things,
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Kwok
Telephone Number: 2665 2236
Organiser: SSY/Ho Hong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Talk on caring people with dementia and sleeping problem
Date / Duration: 4 November 2019 (Monday)
10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Chinese Young Men's Christian Association of Hong Kong Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F., No. 116, 117 & 119, Tin Ming House, Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui, N.T., H.K
Objectives: To equip the care-givers with skills to encounter the people with dementia and sleeping problem. To reduce the pressure and pressure of the caregivers
Contents: video and sharing
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
General public:
‧ Living in the district
‧ Volunteers
‧ Interested in volunteer work
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2671 1802
Organiser: Chinese Young Men's Christian Association of Hong Kong Ting Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Life Wide Learning-Safety Care
Date / Duration: 7 November 2019 (Thursday)
9:45am - 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 carers for better caring concern
Contents: Through educational talk to learn those safety concern on dementia care
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Elderly persons can join together
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: Stand by Me with Love & Art - Pastel Nagormi Art
Date / Duration: 7 November 2019 (Thursday),
12 November 2019 - 26 November 2019 (Every Tuesday)
11:00am - 12:00nn
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: To relieve participants' stress through learning Pastel Nagormi Art.
Contents: Life review through Art and activities
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
‧ Elderly persons can join together
‧ Elder sitting service is provided (Centre-based).
‧ Social Worker's assessment required.
Fee: $20/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Sheung
Telephone Number: 2653 3299
Organiser: HKSKH Tai Wo Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Five senses relatives interesting group
Date / Duration: 8 November 2019 - 13 December 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: Increase the motivation of carers to appreciate the strengths of the elderly persons and establish good relationships with each other.
Contents: Conducted in a parallel group, allowing carers and elderly persons to work together for multi-sensory training, including: visual, tactile, olfactory, gustatory, auditory…
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
‧ With moderate dementia
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Vicky Fu
Telephone Number: 2677 2525
Organiser: HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Brain Me Home
Date / Duration: 9 November 2019 (Saturday)
10:00am - 12:00nn
Venue: Ho Hong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
No.22-29, G/F, Tai Yan House, Tai Yuen Estate, Tai Po, N.T.
Objectives: Strengthen cognitive stimulation
Contents: Enhance physical and cognitive training through games
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With mild dementia
‧ With moderate dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Chu
Telephone Number: 2665 2236
Organiser: Ho Hong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
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Name of Programme: Methods of Home Safety for dementia
Date / Duration: 12 November 2019 (Tuesday)
10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Fung Kai Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
22 Tin Ping Road, Sheung Shui, NT
Objectives: To help elderly persons to understand the various home traps and improvement methods through a talk.
Contents: To let members understand the various home traps and improvement methods for dementia through a talk.
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chu
Telephone Number: 2683 9870
Organiser: Fung Kai Public School Fung Kai Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Life Education Workshop for carer
Date / Duration: 20 November 2019 (Wednesday)
2:00pm - 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 explore the meaning of Life and Death, and learn to keep positive attitude towards death
Contents: Life Education activities
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Living in the district
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Fung
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: ''Residential Care Home'' Half-day Tour
Date / Duration: 22 November 2019 (Friday)
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Shuen Wan Complex for the Elderly
Sam Mun Tsai
Objectives: To understand residential care services and environmental equipment
Contents: To visit Residential Care Home
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
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: Visit Care and Attention Home
Date / Duration: 22 November 2019 (Friday)
1:30pm - 3:15pm
Venue: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Shuen Wan Complex for the Elderly
Unit 22-29, G/F, Tai Yan House, Tai Yuen Est. Tai Po, N.T.
Objectives: Visit the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Care and Attention Home to learn about living in residential care homes.
Contents: Visit the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Care and Attention Home
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lai
Telephone Number: 2665 2236
Organiser: SSY/Ho Hong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Mind-friendly Home experiential tour
Date / Duration: 26 November 2019 (Tuesday)
9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Housing Society The Elderly Resources Centre
Shop A-C, G/F., Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Objectives: To help participants understand more about dementia, their behaviour and needs, the importance of mind-friendly home environment through the experiential activities.
Contents: 1. Understand the challenges people with dementia face in their daily lives through role play games
2.Learn about dementia and the needs of people with dementia
3.Knowledge on mind-friendly home design principles
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Living in the district
‧ Members
‧ Elderly volunteers
Fee: $5/person
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2676 2525
Organiser: HKYWCA Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Happy together~Son/Daughter
Date / Duration: 2 October 2019, 13 November 2019, 11 December 2019 (Wednesday)
9:30am - 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: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2538 7777
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre-Aberdeen
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Name of Programme: Art Group
Date / Duration: 9 October 2019 - 30 October 2019 (Every Wednesday), 2 November 2019 (Saturday)
10:00am - 11:00am
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: Apply Expressive Arts to relieve stress
Contents: Let the participants relax and ease their stress through Expressive Arts. Provide a platform for the carers to share their caring skills and to support each other.
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ 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: A support group for needy carers 2
Date / Duration: 10 October 2019 - 14 November 2019 (Every Thursday)
10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: HK PHAB Stanley/Shek O Neighbourhood Elderly Centre (Ma Hang Estate Sub office)
Lower Ground Floor, Koon Ma House, Ma Hang Estate, Stanley, HK
Objectives: To relieve the stress of needy carers and promote their sense of happiness through positive thinking.
Contents: Experiential activities and sharing
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ngai
Telephone Number: 2813 0648
Organiser: HK PHAB Stanley/Shek O Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Happy together~Spouse
Date / Duration: 14 October 2019, 11 November 2019, 16 December 2019 (Monday)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2538 7777
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre-Aberdeen
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Name of Programme: Art on healthy mind of Elderly people
Date / Duration: 16 October 2019 - 4 December 2019 (Every Wednesday)
2:00pm - 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: Release the depression symptoms by the means of expressive art
Contents: Encourage participants to express feeling and know more about self by the meaning of drawing, imaging, collage etc.
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Screening assessment required
Carer:
‧ 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: Volunteer Visit by Drainage Services Department
Date / Duration: 26 October 2019, 23 November 2019, 28 December 2019 (Saturday)
10:00am - 11:30am
Venue: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St. Luke's Settlement Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit B, G/F, Tower 2, Kwun Lung Lau , 20 Lung Wah Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Objectives: Through volunteer visit, volunteers will provide cognitive training for elderly persons with dementia and support for carer
Contents: Volunteer visit
Target Participants: Elderly Persons:
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
‧ With moderate dementia
Carer
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Siu
Telephone Number: 2817 2981
Organiser: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St. Luke's Settlement Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carers' Group
Date / Duration: 28 October 2019, 25 November 2019, 30 December 2019 (Monday)
10:00am - 11:30am
Venue: HK PHAB Stanley/Shek O Neighbourhood Elderly Centre (Ma Hang Estate Sub office)
Lower Ground Floor, Koon Ma House, Ma Hang Estate, Stanley, HK
Objectives: To relieve the stress and emotions of the carers
Contents: To relieve stress through Zentangle
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Choi
Telephone Number: 2813 0648
Organiser: HK PHAB Stanley/Shek O Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Life-and-death education talk - II, III
Date / Duration: October 2019 - November 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: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ 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: Fun Games 3
Date / Duration: 13 November 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Venue: HK PHAB Stanley/Shek O Neighbourhood Elderly Centre (Ma Hang Estate Sub office)
Lower Ground Floor, Koon Ma House, Ma Hang Estate, Stanley, HK
Objectives: To relieve the stress of carers and promote their sense of happiness through games
Contents: Games
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ngai
Telephone Number: 2813 0648
Organiser: HK PHAB Stanley/Shek O Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Gathering
Date / Duration: 19 November 2019 (Tuesday)
10:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Caritas Elderly Centre-Aberdeen
Unit 6-10, G/F, Tin Chak House, Tin Wan Estate, Aberdeen
Objectives: Carer gathering
Contents: Sharing carer information
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Ng
Telephone Number: 2538 7777
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre-Aberdeen
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Name of Programme: Health Talk for hearing health
Date / Duration: 19 November 2019 (Tuesday)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Lei Fook Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Unit 29, G/F, Lei Ning House, Ap Lei Chau
Objectives: To enhance carer's knowledge about hearing health
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wai
Telephone Number: 2552 1115
Organiser: Lei Fook Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer support group
Date / Duration: 21 November 2019 - 12 December 2019 (Every Thursday)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Mrs Mann Tai Po Rhenish Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
Room 4, Podium Floor, Pik Fai House, Shek Pai Wan Estate, Aberdeen
Objectives: To help carers to relax through various activities when they temporarily put the carer role aside. Besides, to provide a platform for carer to share, in order to relieve stress.
Contents: A variety of activities organised by social worker, such as music activity, art activity, sharing session, and elder sitting service.
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
‧ With elderly sitting service
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Ning
Telephone Number: 2553 8318
Organiser: Mrs Mann Tai Po Rhenish Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Technology for elderly outing
Date / Duration: 21 November 2019 (Thursday)
10:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Objectives: To get more understanding about technology for elderly persons
Contents: Visit Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit with elderly persons to increase participants understanding of the relationship between technology and their daily life.
Target Participants: Carer
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: Talk on Healthy Sleeping Mode
Date / Duration: 25 November 2019 (Monday)
2:30pm - 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: Knowing the reason and effect of insomnia and build up the healthy sleeping habit
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2874 6311
Organiser: The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Lei Tung Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Caregiver Chair Aerobics Class(I)
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019 (Every Friday)
2:30pm - 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: Chair aerobics
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ 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: Caregiver Exercise Class (II)
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019 (Every Friday)
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: Fortune Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F Fook Yat House, Fortune Estate, Shamshuipo, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Objectives: - To relieve the caregiver stress
- To enhance the awareness of caregiver's physical health
Contents: Chair aerobics
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Ngan
Telephone Number: 2387 9951
Organiser: Fortune Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Carer Support Inquiry Service
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019
Venue: CPMSS Neighbourhood Elderly Centre of Grace
G/F, Tung Yi House, Tai Hung Estate, Shek Kip Mei
Objectives: To provide professional consultation as well as service matching of elderly services so that the carer stress will be released
Contents: Information and emotional support, referrals.
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Chan
Telephone Number: 2778 3618
Organiser: CPMSS Neighbourhood Elderly Centre of Grace
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Name of Programme: Magic go go go
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019 (Every Thursday)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F , 88 Yu Chau St., Shamshuipo, Kowloon
Objectives: To release stress and comfort to the needy carers
Contents: Magic playing
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
Fee: $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: Aromatic Full Body Massage workshop
Date / Duration: 5 October 2019 - 19 December 2019 (Every Thursday)
1:30pm - 4:00pm
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: Carer can relax through aroma and massage.
Contents: Full body message
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
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: Dementia Carer support gathering 3&4
Date / Duration: 6 October 2019 (Saturday), 6 November 2019 (Wednesday)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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 lead the carers to share the caring knowledge and skills for the elderly persons. Also, introduce the community support services and news about dementia.
Contents: Talk and sharing
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Leung
Telephone Number: 2779 2557
Organiser: Yan Chai Hospital Tang Bik Wan Memorial Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Laughter Yoga Carer Mutual Support Group
Date / Duration: 22 October 2019, 26 November 2019, 24 December 2019 (Friday)
10:00am - 11:30am
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: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ 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: Happy painting
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019 (The last Tuesday of the month)
10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F , 88 Yu Chau St., Shamshuipo, Kowloon
Objectives: To release stress of carer
Contents: Learn skills of painting
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Elderly persons can join together
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: ''WALKING TOGETHER'' carer mutual support group
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019
(Monthly meeting, date and time to be confirmed )
Venue: CPMSS Neighbourhood Elderly Centre of Grace
G/F, Tung Yi House, Tai Hung Estate, Shek Kip Mei
Objectives: To facilitate and support carers to take care of elderly persons in the community
Contents: Information giving and sharing caring experiences.
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Chan
Telephone Number: 2778 3618
Organiser: CPMSS Neighbourhood Elderly Centre of Grace
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Name of Programme: Stress relief group
Date / Duration: 7 November 2019 - 28 November 2019 (Every Thursday)
2:30pm - 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 provide supportive group for the carers to reduce their caring stress.
Contents: Talk and sharing
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Free
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: Dementia Care - - Home Safety
Date / Duration: 11 November 2019 (Monday)
10:00am - 11:30am
Venue: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F , 88 Yu Chau St., Shamshuipo, Kowloon
Objectives: Educational talk on home safety for carers of people with dementia and persons who concern about
Contents: Home safety
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
‧ With suspected dementia
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Elderly persons can join together
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong
Telephone Number: 2381 3120
Organiser: Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Keep us healthy workshop
Date / Duration: 16 November 2019 (Saturday)
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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: To provide different services to help carers and elderly persons maintaining good health.
Contents: Talk, exercises and message.
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
Carer
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: Family filling station
Date / Duration: 20 November 2019 (Wednesday)
1:15pm - 2:30pm
Venue: NAAC Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre
1/F, Ancillary Facilities Block, Shek Kip Mei Estate, 100 Woh Chai St., Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Objectives: Build up mutual supportive network for carers of elderly persons with dementia to alleviate their stress
Contents: Sharing and activities to improve the caring skill of carers
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Leung Wing Sze
Telephone Number: 2784 7440
Organiser: NAAC Shamshuipo District Elderly Community Centre
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Name of Programme: Laughter Club
Date / Duration: 20 November 2019 (Wednesday)
10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Caritas Cheng Shing Fung District Elderly Centre(SSP)
Upper Ground Floor, Lai Bo Garden, 383 Po On Road, Shamshuipo, Kowloon
Objectives: To provide emotional support and relieving pressure by 'Laughter Yoga' for carer.
Contents: Applying ''Laughing Yoga'' exercise, through yoga breathing with different stretching exercises, everyone can laugh together without any reason, let go of the caring pressure.
Target Participants: Elderly Persons
Carer
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Miss Ng Muk Lui, Bess
Telephone Number: 2729 1211
Organiser: Caritas Cheng Shing Fung District Elderly Centre(SSP)
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Name of Programme: Reunion campaign for carer of people with dementia
Date / Duration: 22 November 2019 (Friday)
10:00am - 11:30 am
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 persons with dementia
Contents: Providing a platform for carers of elderly persons with dementia to share their caring experience
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Living in the district
‧ Members
‧ With mild dementia
‧ With moderate dementia
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
‧ 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: Happy Sunday
Date / Duration: 24 November 2019 (Sunday)
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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 release the pressure of elderly persons with dementia and their carers
Contents: Enhancing interaction between elderly persons with dementia and their carers;
Creating leisure time through food sharing and entertainment activities
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Living in the district
‧ Members
‧ With mild dementia
‧ With moderate dementia
‧ Diagnosis certificate required
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Screening assessment required
‧ Carer Friends
Fee: $10/person
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: Cognitive Assessment and Consultation (Carers Support Series)
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019
Appointment required
Monday to Thursday, Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
(Closed on Sunday and public holidays)
Venue: Ma On Shan District Elderly Community Centre, ELCHK
1/F, Kam Tai Shopping Centre, Ma On
Objectives: Cognitive assessment and professional consultation
Contents: Assessment and service introduction
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With suspected dementia
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
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: Smart gathering
Date / Duration: 2 October 2019. 6 November 2019, 4 December 2019 (Wednesday)
10:00am - 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 elders and carers through art activities
Contents: Different art activities e.g. coffee painting , paper quilling and ink painting etc.
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
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: Monthly meeting for Carers of Elderly Persons with Dementia (Carers Support Series)
Date / Duration: 17 October 2019, 21 November 2019, 19 December 2019 (Thursday)
10:30am - 12:00nn
Venue: Ma On Shan District Elderly Community Centre, ELCHK
1/F, Kam Tai Shopping Centre, Ma On
Objectives: To encourage sharing and enhance mutual support among carers through monthly meeting
Contents: Monthly meeting
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for 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: 24 October2019 - 14 November2019 (Every Thursday)
10:30am - 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: Reading Club
Date / Duration: 6 November 2019 (Wednesday)
10:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Ho Tai Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens
G/F, Wing B, Kapok House, Kwong Yuen Estate, Sha Tin, N.T
Objectives: To increase members and carers' knowlegde towards dementia related issue
Contents: Discuss on the dementia related issue
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Chan
Telephone Number: 2646 9398
Organiser: Ho Tai Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens
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Name of Programme: Carer Workshop
Date / Duration: 9 November 2019 - 23 November 2019 (Every Saturday)
9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Ma On Shan District Elderly Community Centre, ELCHK
1/F,Kam Tai Shopping Centre,Ma On Shan
Objectives: By different professionals including medical doctor, nurse, occupational therapist and social worker to deliver knowledge of dementia to carer
Contents: Talk
Target Participants: Elderly Persons
Carer
General public
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Kong / Miss Lee
Telephone Number: 31247633
Organiser: Ma On Shan District Elderly Community Centre, ELCHK
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Name of Programme: Love and care to the carers
Date / Duration: September 2019 - January 2020
To be confirmed
Venue: Tin Shui Wai
Objectives: To visit the needy carers and demented elderly persons.
Contents: Home visits
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Kwong
Telephone Number: 2478 1930
Organiser: POH Chan Ping Memorial Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Tin Yuet Love and Care Trip
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019
To be confirmed
Venue: Outdoor/ Destiny to be confirmed
Objectives: Stress release for the needy carers through outdoor activities
Contents: Sightseeing and lunch gathering
Target Participants: Elderly Persons
Carer:
‧ With carer stress
Fee: To be confirmed
Responsible Staff: Ms Tse & Ms Wong
Telephone Number: 3160 4100
Organiser: Caritas Elderly Centre - Tin Yuet
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Name of Programme: Dementia Friendly in Shui Pin Wai Estate
Date / Duration: October 2019 - December 2019
Please contact the centre for more details
Venue: Caritas District Elderly Centre-Yuen Long
Units 11-20A, G/F, Ying Shui House, Shui Pin Wai Estate, Yuen Long.
Objectives: Build up dementia friendly community through art activities
Contents: Sharing group, home visit, concert
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Living in the district
‧ Members
‧ With Mild Cognitive Impairment
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
‧ Elderly volunteers
Carer
General public:
‧ Living in the district
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Wong Lai Wa
Telephone Number: 3904 3155
Organiser: Caritas District Elderly Centre-Yuen Long
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Name of Programme: Psychological and Daily Life Management for clients with Dementia
Date / Duration: 1 November 2019 - 29 November 2019 (Every Friday , except 15 November 2019)
2:15pm - 3:15pm
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, N.T.
Objectives: Increase the positive thinking of Needy carers
Contents: Carer Supportive Group
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ 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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Name of Programme: Let's Relax Sunday Market
Date / Duration: 10 November 2019 (Sunday)
10:00am - 12:00nn
Venue: Caritas District Elderly Centre-Yuen Long
Units 11-20A, G/F, Ying Shui House, Shui Pin Wai Estate, Yuen Long.
Objectives: Happy carer series (3): Provide relaxing programmes for carers to release stress, and enhance family relationship
Contents: Talk, rehabilitative equipment demonstration, Family photo stall, workshops and cooking stall
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Living in the district
‧ Members
‧ Elderly volunteers
Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
‧ Elderly persons can join together
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: Fruit Tea and Clip Cake workshop
Date / Duration: 11 November 2019 (Monday)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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, N.T.
Objectives: Stress release for the needy carers
Contents: Making of fruit tea and clip cake to release stress
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
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: Communication skills with elderly persons with dementia
Date / Duration: 13 November 2019 (Monday)
9:30am - 10:30am
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, N.T.
Objectives: Equip the living skills of the needy carers who are taking care of elderly persons with dementia
Contents: Occupational Therapy Talk
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ 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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Name of Programme: Carer visit
Date / Duration: 15 November 2019 (Friday)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Yuen Long district
Objectives: Care and concern visit for frail elderly persons and their carers
Contents: Volunteer visit for the frail elderly persons and the needy carers. To build up support network and deliver gifts to the elderly persons
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Living in the district
‧ Members
‧ Elderly volunteers
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Mr Lui
Telephone Number: 2473 5113
Organiser: Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Pastel Nagomi Workshop
Date / Duration: 18 November 2019 (Monday)
9:30am - 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, N.T.
Objectives: Provide relaxing environment for carers through art activities
Contents: Pastel Nagomi Workshop
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ With carer stress
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: Workshop of Pastel Nagomi Art (III)
Date / Duration: 22 November 2019 (Friday)
To be confirmed
Venue: Yuen Long Town Hall Mr Chan Ying Tseung Memorial Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
1/F, 4 Tai Yuk Road, Yuen Long, N.T.
Objectives: To help needy carers to relax and promote their positive emotions
Contents: Workshop
Target Participants: Carer:
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
‧ With carer stress
Fee: Application fee: $25/person (non-refundable)
Responsible Staff: Ms Cheung
Telephone Number: 2476 6036
Organiser: Yuen Long Town Hall Mr Chan Ying Tseung Memorial Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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Name of Programme: Support for carer series
Date / Duration: 23 November 2019 (Saturday)
10:30am - 11:30am
Venue: NAAC Tin Shui Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
G/F & 3/F, Tin Shui Community Centre, Tin Shui Estate, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, New Territories
Objectives: To provide training in enhancing the memory of elderly persons with dementia
Contents: To train up the memory and ensure the value of the elderly persons through making an album with their carers
Target Participants: Elderly persons:
‧ Members
‧ With suspected dementia
‧ With mild dementia
‧ Elderly volunteers
Carer:
‧ Registered carer
‧ Caring for elderly persons with dementia
Fee: Free
Responsible Staff: Ms Lee Ka Yan
Telephone Number: 2448 7433
Organiser: NAAC Tin Shui Neighbourhood Elderly Centre
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