Training Courses for Dementia Care
With the generous support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant, JCCPA continues to organise the training programme for caregivers.
The training course “Understanding the Distressed Behaviour of People with Dementia” was successfully conducted by Dr Chan Wai Chi, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong on 18 May. Dr Chan shared with more than 270 family caregivers regarding the psychological symptoms of people with dementia and how to tackle it in psychiatry aspects. He also addressed various enquiries from caregivers in detail with different cases sharing. For example, whether medication should be prescribed when people with dementia experienced severe hallucination problems and the handling methods from a professional perspective.
Registration for the caregiver training course on 15 June 2024 (Saturday) 10:00 am is now open. Dr Jenny Lee, Deputy Hospital Chief Executive and Consultant of Department of Medicine, Tai Po Hospital will share about “End-of-life care”. Please visit the following website to register: https://www.jccpa.org.hk/s/20240506-CGTR
JCCPA offers regular training courses for family caregivers, focusing on equipping them with the skills and tactics to take care of people with dementia effectively and providing valuable solutions on caring difficulties. This may help relieve the pressure of family members and help them go on the care journey with empathy.
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Advanced Diploma Programme in Dementia Care is currently accepting applications
This one-year programme organized by the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and co-organised by JCCPA, is currently accepting applications. The objective of the programme is to provide a comprehensive learning platform for professionals in the field or individuals who pursue study in dementia care. Through different perspectives and cross-disciplinary professional interventions, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of dementia and deliver quality dementia care.
The course duration for the program is from September 2024 to April 2025. The application period is from now until July 27, 2024 (Saturday). Professional medical and nursing workers providing elderly care services (including social workers, nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists), and care professionals interested in a career in dementia care, please visit the following website for more information: https://www.jccpa.org.hk/en/training/advanced-diploma/.
New season of courses for EDU platform has been launched
In June 2023, JCCPA launched the EDU platform which is the first comprehensive e-learning platform for dementia in Hong Kong. The platform offers various courses to share dementia knowledge and caregiving skills through engaging videos and interactive exercises. Users can flexibly and independently access the platform anytime and anywhere to enhance their understanding of dementia. In addition, course handout is provided for users to grasp key points and review caregiving tips whenever needed.
A new season of courses is released recently, including “Dementia 101” for the general public, and “Care Plan”, “Community Resources”, and “Lost Prevention” specifically designed for caregivers. Please visit the following website to register: https://edu.jccpa.org.hk/course/.
Visitors from Professionals and Organizations:
Macau Alzheimer’s Disease Association
Rui Xi Integrated Service Centre for Senior Citizens (Macau) & Senior Citizens Services (Hong Kong), The Salvation Army
Students from Department of Physiotherapy, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
