Horticultural Therapy Activities
JCCPA and the Hong Kong Association of Therapeutic Horticulture conducted horticultural therapy for our members. The activity was mainly targeted for people with dementia in early to middle stages. The activities provided training for members to enhance their hand-eye coordination, concentration and exploring elderly’s interest and potential. In addition to general gardening activities, we will also work with our members together in creating some unique floral handicrafts. Every member is doing great and enjoy the programme much.
Jockey Club Caring Communities for Dementia Campaign
Ms Ally Lam, Assistant Social Work Officer of JCCPA and Miss Agnes Ng Project Manager of St. James’ Settlement were invited to an interview by Hong Kong Open TV’s programme “Road to Healthiness”, to explain the Jockey Club Caring Communities for Dementia Campaign. They introduced the free of charge ibeacon device to caregivers, and encouraged the public to download the “Dementia’s Secret Angel” app together. When people with dementia get lost, Dementia Angels could turn on the Bluetooth and GPS on their mobile devices to help family caregivers to locate the people with dementia when he/she is getting lost.
Jockey Club Post-diagnostic Support in Dementia Care Programme
Prof. Timothy Kwok, Director of the JCCPA and Dr. Kenny Chui, Chief Training Consultant of JCCPA, were invited to an interview by Hong Kong Open TV programme “Road to Healthiness”. They explained the formation of dementia and promoted the concept of “early detection, early diagnosis, and early intervention”.
"1+2" Family Caregivers Training Course
With the generous support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant, JCCPA launches the new “1+2 Family Caregivers Training Courses” in 2021. The April “1+2 Family Caregivers Training Course” was successfully held on 17 April. Our training consultant Mr. Andrew Lau shared about topics for caring for people with dementia with more than 150 family caregivers. The content is rich and substantial, including basic knowledge of dementia, daily schedule and health management, communication and caring skills, community resources and care arrangements, etc. During the course, Andrew also responded to many cases and challenges encountered by caregivers, hoping to help relieve their pressure.
The next “1+2” Family Caregivers Training Course will be held on May 15 (Saturday). We are very honored to invite Dr. Chan Wai Chi, the Honorary Consultant in Psychiatry at Queen Mary Hospital and the Clinical Associate Professor of the Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong, to share about emotional changes of people with dementia, the application of related psychiatric drugs and the coping methods for caregivers. Family caregivers are welcome to log on to the following website to register: https://jccpa.page.link/CG2021S2-f
