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 first seminar of this year, titled “Exercise Suitable for People with Dementia and Caregivers,” was successfully held on 15 February. It was led by our Senior Physiotherapist Mr. Ben Chan, who shared with over 110 family members the types of exercises that can enhance the mobility of people with dementia. He also explained important safety considerations for exercising with people with dementia.
The Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing regularly organizes care technique courses for caregivers, providing effective solutions and support tailored to their needs and challenges. This aims to alleviate the pressures faced by caregivers and foster mutual understanding and companionship.
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Jockey Club "Brain Health" Dementia Screening and Community Support Project (DSCS)
With the generous support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Jockey Club Centre of Positive Ageing, together with the Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, CUHK Faculty of Medicine; Christian Family Service Centre; Haven of Hope Christian Service; The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon; Pok Oi Hospital; St. James’ Settlement; Tung Wah Group of Hospitals; and Yan Chai Hospital Social Service Department has launched Jockey Club “Brain Health” Dementia Screening and Community Support Project (DSCS).
GP training for making diagnosis of dementia and post-diagnostic management
In order to enhance awareness and understanding of the project and dementia among medical professionals, we conducted a series of four GPs training on 22 February, 1, 8 and 15 March, in both physical and online formats. Over 120 doctors and NGO workers attended the training on the first day.
The training commenced with a warm welcome from Prof. Timothy Kwok, Director of the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (JCCPA), and S.H. Ho, Professor of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Two esteemed medical consultants of the DSCS project, Dr. Au-Yeung Tung Wai, a geriatrician, a council member of The Hong Kong Geriatrics Society, and the fellows of CUHK, Jockey Club Institute of Ageing and Dr. Jenny Lee, Consultant of the Department of Medicine at Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and Tai Po Hospital, Deputy Hospital Chief Executive of Tai Po Hospital, and Ex-Officio of The Hong Kong Geriatrics Society, also extended their greetings to the participants.
During the training, Professor Timothy Kwok introduced “the pathology and impact of common dementias”, “the prevention of hospital admission for people with dementia”, and “how to use technology for initial screening and follow-up”. Furthermore, Dr. Kenny Cui, Deputy General Manager of JCCPA, provided a brief introduction to the DSCS project.
Visitor Groups This Month
Hong Kong Christian Service
Integrated Vocational Development Centre (Ma On Shan)
