February 2010
Celebrating the Year of Tiger
As Lunar New Year was approaching, JCCPA prepared a big celebration
party with the elderly and their families. The party was full
of laughs, games, gifts and foods. The elderly, their families
and our staff enjoyed very much. On the New Year Eve, a reunion
dinner was held at our centre for the elderly living in short-term
residential care and their families.
Prof Charles Kao visits Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing
18 February 2010
It is our greatest honor to have Professor Charles Kao and Mrs
Gwen Kao, the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Chairperson Dr John CC Chan,
Chief Executive Officer Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Executive
Director, Charities, Legal & Corporate Secretariat Mr Douglas
So to visit our centre on 18 February 2010. Professor Timothy Kwok,
the director of JCCPA, introduced the facilities, services and
training that our centre provides to the people with dementia and
their family members. To learn more, please see below:
Hong Kong Jockey Club
The Standard
Oriental Daily (Chinese version only)
The Sun (Chinese version only)
Sing Pao (Chinese version only)
Apple Daily (Chinese version only)
Ming Pao (Chinese version only)
Ta Kung Pao (Chinese version only)
Sing Tao Daily (Chinese version only)
Wen Wei Po (Chinese version only)
Hong Kong Commercial Daily (Chinese version only)
Headline Daily (Chinese version only)
Hong Kong Economic Times (Chinese version only)
Visitors from Hong Kong Red Cross
On 26 February, a group of health worker diploma students from
Hong Kong Red Cross paid a visit to JCCPA in order to understand
more about the dementia care service.
January 2010
Caregiver Training Talk (9 January 2010)
A talk “Cognitive Game for dementia patients” for JCCPA
family caregiver was successfully held on 9 January 2010. Our occupational
therapist, Mr Andy Cheung introduced various cognitive games and
activities that the family caregivers can play at home with their
dementia family member. Over twenty family caregivers participated
to the talk. The participants expressed that the talk inspired
them how to maximize their family members’ cognitive function
through different daily activities by using strength-based approach.
JCCPA Frontline Staff training
In order to strengthen the dementia caring knowledge and skill
of our frontline workers, JCCPA has been organizing a half-year
long regular training to them. We believe that knowledge and
understanding can empower our staff to provide a better service
and, as a result, enhance the quality life of our clients.
Training for Staff of Hong Kong Christian Service
On 26 January 2010, JCCPA was invited to on dementia care training
for the professional staff of Hong Kong Christian Service. Ms
Fiona Cheng, our occupational therapist, introduced how to implement
activities effectively to the dementia clients and shared experience
in cognitive training with dementia elderly. To learn more about
our consultancy services, please go to this webpage: http://www.jccpa.org.hk/consultancy.html or contact us at 2636 6323.
Seminar on Marching towards an Evidence-based Service
Delivery Model Dementia Care Service Practice (26 January 2010)
JCCPA co-organized with Hong Kong Council Social Service and HKCS
Institution a seminar - “Seminar on Marching towards an Evidence-based
Service - Delivery Model Dementia Care Service Practice”.
This one-day comprehensive seminar was designed to inspire social
workers in dementia care service practice, education, training
and leadership to utilize evidence based practice. It also aims
to enable social workers to review the research process, enhance
literature review and critiquing skills. Prof Kwok, director of
JCCPA, Dr Patsy Chau, Research Assistant Professor of Faculty of
Social Science HKU, Dr Daniel Young, Service Manager of JCCPA,
Ms Grace Chan, Chief Officer (Elderly Service) HKCS and Ms April
Yip, Research Officer, JCCPA were invited to promote the importance
and advantages of evidence based service delivery model in local
service settings and to share the research knowledge and practices
on dementia care. Over fifty participants attended the seminar.
December 2009
Media Interview
Apple Daily (1 December 2009) (Chinese only)
Visitors from Mainland China
On 7 December, twenty-two visitors from various cities of Mainland
China of Civil Affairs Bureau and elderly centers paid a visit
to JCCPA in order to understand more about the dementia care
service in Hong Kong.
Christmas Party
As Christmas is coming, JCCPA gathered to celebrate this season
for pleasure and merry-making with the elderly, their families
and our staff. The party was filled with lots of cheers, songs,
games, foods and, of course, presents. The centre was full of
happiness and laughter in the whole afternoon.
November 2009
Media Interviews
Prof Charles Kao’s disease has continuously raised concern
in media about dementia care in Hong Kong. To learn more about
the media interviews, please see information below:
Next Magazine (in Chinese only)
TVB
Jade – Tuesday Report (in Chinese only)
TVB
Pearl – Pearl Report
RTHK Radio 5 (in Chinese only)
MetroRadio – MetroInfo
(in Chinese only)
Visitors from various organizations / departments
It was a busy and fruitful month for JCCPA. There were over 100
visitors from overseas and local organizations to exchange experiences
on dementia care and social welfare services. The visitors were
from Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau, Kiang Wu Nursing College
of Macau, Tan Tock Seng Hospital of Singapore, TWGHs Wong Cho
Tong Care and Attention Home, Social Work Department of City
University of Hong Kong and a conference held by Helping Hands.
Caregiver Training Course
A four-session caregiver training course organized by JCCPA and
CRN was successfully completed. The topic includes the types
of dementia, the disease process, various symptoms that may occur
during the stages of illness, person-centered care, communication,
daily care and so forth. The participants shared their difficulties
and experience on taking care of their demented family members.
East Asian Game
To celebrate and support the 5th East Asian Games (EAG) which will
be held in Hong Kong in December 2009, JCCPA held “JCCPA
East Asian Game” on November 23. There were over 50 elderly
athletes participated. All participants enjoyed and tried their
best to finish all games. Medal was awarded to every athlete.
The afternoon was full of laugh and fun!
Conference Presentation
Research papers, “Knowledge of Dementia among Undergraduates
in the Health and Social Care Professions in Hong Kong” and “The
Effectiveness of Day Care for Dementia People and their Family
Caregivers- the JCCPA Experience”were presented at the conference
by Hong Kong Association of Gerontology on 28 November 2009. For
details, please go to http://www.jccpa.org.hk/research.html.
October 2009
Media Interviews
This month, the media has been saturated with coverage of Professor
Charles Kao’s winning of the Nobel Prize in Physics. At
the same time, many people expressed why the recognition of his
achievements by the Nobel committee has taken so long. His achievement
should have been recognized much earlier since he, now 75 years
old, suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Kao’s
disease has raised concern in media about dementia care in Hong
Kong. To learn more about the media interviews, please see information
below:
Hong Kong Economic Times (in Chinese only): 2009.10.09
Sing Tao Daily (in Chinese only): 2009.10.20
Oriental Daily (in Chinese only): 2009.10.21 , 2009.10.22 , 2009.10.23
The Sun (in Chinese only): 2009.10.21 , 2009.10.22 , 2009.10.23
RTHK Radio 3
http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio3/johnpatkin/20091024.html
CANDEZA Practicum Web-based course
for professionals (10, 11, 17 & 18 October 2009)
The practicum program by JCCPA and CADENZA on “Dementia:
Prevention and Supportive Care” for professional social and
health care workers has been successfully completed. Our occupational
therapists and registered social workers had shared their experiences
and knowledge on dementia care. For more information about the
next quarter practicum, please call 2696 1249 for enquiry.
Training for Volunteers of ELCHK Integrated Elderly Service
JCCPA was invited to conduct a training workshop by Evangelical
Lutheran Church Social Service Integrated Elderly Service for
a group of care-for-elderly volunteers who will serve elderly
in Shatin. Mr Kenny Chui, our registered social worker shared
his experiences on dementia care with the audiences during the
workshop. To learn more about our consultancy services, please
go to this webpage: http://www.jccpa.org.hk/consultancy.html or contact us at 2636 6323.
Speak in a sharing seminar by Social Welfare Bureau, Macau SAR
Government
Ms Florence Ho, General Manager of JCCPA and Mr Kenny Chui, Social
Worker were invited by Social Welfare Bureau, Macau SAR Government
to speak on the topic of “Person centered Dementia Care Approach” in
a sharing seminar. The participants were from the elderly social
services in Macau and they actively shared their experiences and
difficulties on taking care of clients with dementia.
To learn more about our consultancy services, please go to this
webpage: http://www.jccpa.org.hk/consultancy.html or contact us
at 2636 6323.
September 2009
RTHK Radio 1 Program Interview on 9 September 2009
Prof Timothy Kwok, Director of JCCPA, and Ms Florence Ho, Deputy
General Manager, were invited by RTHK Radio 1 to explain what
the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
is and how to handle the problematic behaviours on dementia patients.
To listen the program archive, please visit RTHK website http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio1/adwiser/20090909.html (Only Chinese version is available.)
Caregiver Training Talk (19 September 2009)
The “How to handle different kinds of the inappropriate or
problematic behaviours of dementia clients” talk for JCCPA
family caregiver was successfully held on 19 September 2009. Our
social worker, Mr Kenny Chui provided effective ways to handle
different problematic behaviours of dementia clients. Over twenty
family caregivers participated the talk. The participants shared
their difficulties and experience on taking care of their demented
family members.
Commercial Radio 1 Program Interview on 20 September 2009
As 21 September was the World Alzheimer's Day, Commercial Radio
invited Prof Timothy Kwok, Director of JCCPA, and Ms Florence
Ho, Deputy General Manager, to talk about the prevalence and
general situation of dementia in Hong Kong, the importance of
early diagnosis, and the ways of reducing the risk of dementia.
To listen the program
archive, please visit Commercial Radio’s website http://www.881903.com/page/zh-tw/BrowseSchedule.aspx?ItemId=132
(Only Chinese version is available.)
Press Conference - Survey Reveals Knowledge of Dementia among
Health and Social Care Undergraduates in HK
The Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing and the School of Public
Health and Primary Care at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
(CUHK) have jointly conducted a survey during April to June 2009,
aimed at evaluating the level of dementia knowledge among undergraduates
in health and social care fields and their competence in working
with dementia sufferers. Survey details were to be elaborated in
a press conference which was held on World Alzheimer’s Day,
21 September. In the survey, over 200 final year undergraduates
from 4 different health and social care disciplines (including
medical, occupational therapy, nursing and social work) responded
to the questionnaires of the survey. Results showed that social
work students attained the lowest self-efficacy and had the least
hours of dementia education, in comparison with students in the
other 3 disciplines. This suggested that social work students might
be less competent in delivering dementia-related care to patients
after graduation. Please click here for the press release.
Evergreen Carnival
A public education event “Evergreen Carnival”, organized
by the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, CHUK was successfully
held on 26 September 2009 at the School of Public Health, CHUK,
Prince of Wales Hospital. JCCPA played a role as arousing the awareness
of participants on dementia through interactive cognitive games
and exhibition. There were over 500 participants from community
attended the captioned event.
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
As this full of joy and harmony festival was approaching, JCCPA
staff and elderly were gathering for a big party to celebrate
the Mid-Autumn Festival. The party was filled with happy laughter,
interactive games, delicious foods and of course moon cakes.
The elderly participated for moon cakes making too. The elderly
and our staff all had a great and enjoyable afternoon.
August 2009
Training for Volunteers of ELCHK Integrated Elderly Service
On 1 August 2009, JCCPA was invited to conduct a training workshop
by Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service Integrated Elderly
Service for a group of care-for-elderly volunteers who will serve
elderly in Shatin. Mr Kenneth Kung, our physiotherapist, taught
and demonstrated the coordination exercises for persons with
dementia during the workshop. To learn more about our consultancy
services, please go to this webpage: http://www.jccpa.org.hk/consultancy.html or contact us at 2636 6323.
Phone Interview – RTHK Radio
5 program on 4 August 2009
Ms Jessie Li, Deputy General Manager, was invited by RTHK Radio
5 to introduce JCCPA’s new book Cognitive Game Book II.
To listen the program archive, please visit RTHK website http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio5/elderly/20090804.html (Only Chinese version is available.)
Luncheon Seminar - Overcoming Challenges
in Alzheimer’s
Disease
On 6 August 2009, more than 20 medical general practitioners and
family physicians in Sheung Shui and Tai Po attended the luncheon
seminar organized by JCCPA and sponsored by Lundbeck Hong Kong.
Prof Timothy Kwok (Director of JCCPA) and Ms Florence Ho (General
Manager of JCCPA) shared experience on dementia treatment and care.
Participants expressed that the seminar provided them a great opportunity
to share and exchange their views and experiences on dementia.
Speech therapists visit JCCPA
A group of speech therapists from Mastery Speech and Swallowing
Clinic visited JCCPA on 11 August 2009. Our staff members were
delighted to be given an educational talk on intervention for
persons with swallowing problem by the speech therapists. The
talk was fruitful and provided a good opportunity for our staff
to enhance their skills and knowledge on taking care of our clients.
RTHK TV drama Series - CADENZA (Episode 3: Beautiful Memories)
One of the RTHK 10-episode CADENZA TV drama series was about dementia.
RTHK interviewed the staff of JCCPA and our clients’ families
to share their knowledge and daily experiences on interacting
with people with dementia. We here appreciate the family members
who joined the interviews and offered their time and assistance.
To view the episode, please visit RTHK website http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio5/elderly/20090804.html
(Only Chinese version is available.)
Broadcasting Period: 14 July to 15 September 2009 (every Tuesday)
Broadcasting Time: 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Broadcasting Channel: TVB Jade (Chinese only)
Certificate course for Domestic Helper in Dementia Care
A certificate course for domestic helpers was conducted on 22 and
29 August. It aims at helping participants gain a better understanding
on dementia care and enabling them to enhance their skills and
care for elderly. The next round of the certificate course will
be held in next year of February.
July 2009
Training for staff of Tung Wah Hospital Groups in Elderly Service
JCCPA was invited to conduct one-day training by Tung Wah Hospital
Groups Elderly Service for their staff. The training topics include
communication skills for caregivers of people suffering from
dementia, handling on individuals with Psychological and behavioral
symptoms of dementia and introduction of activity-based dementia
care. Our social worker and our occupational therapists shared
their experiences on dementia care with the participants during
the training. To learn more about our consultancy services, please
go to this webpage: http://www.jccpa.org.hk/consultancy.html or contact us at 2636 6323.
“Activity Based Dementia Care“ Workshop
and New Book Release
The “Activity-based Dementia Care” Workshop and New
Book Release was successfully held on 15 July 2009. Over eighty
formal and informal caregivers of people suffering from dementia
participated. Our occupational therapists and program worker shared
their experiences how meaningful activities are therapeutically
beneficial to the people with dementia. Activities design and props
making were explained as well.
NEW BOOK RELEASE
Cognitive Game Book II
Chinese version only
Especially designed for persons with dementia in the middle stage
For more details, please click here.
Between 22 and 28 July, the book will be on sale at Hong Kong Book
Fair (Booth# 3G28-25, 27, 29, 31).
June 2009
JCCPA Cognitive Book Release and
Activity-based Care Workshop
Continued the success of the Cognitive Game Book I, JCCPA published
the second Cognitive Game Book for persons with dementia in the
middle stage in this June. This book aims at providing stimulating,
interesting, and challenging activities that can be performed successfully
as a means of helping persons with dementia meet their abilities
and their needs, i.e. every human’s needs: the need to feel
a sense of self-worth, the need to have a sense of belonging, the
need to have a sense of accomplishment, and the need to have a
sense of order. For more information, please visit our webpage:
http://www.jccpa.org.hk/products.htm.
On
15 July 2009, we will conduct a book release and “Activity-based
Care” Workshop. Interested parties, please visit our
webpage: http://www.jccpa.org.hk/tc.html.
Training for Volunteers of ELCHK
Integrated Elderly Service
JCCPA was invited to conduct a training workshop by Evangelical
Lutheran Church Social Service Integrated Elderly Service for a
group of care-for-elderly volunteers who will serve elderly in
Shatin. Miss Fiona Cheng, our occupational therapist shared her
experiences on dementia care with the audiences during the workshop.
To learn more about our consultancy services, please go to this
webpage: http://www.jccpa.org.hk/consultancy.html or contact us
at 2636 6323.
May 2009
Caregiver Training Talk (23 May 2009)
The “Guardianship of Dementia Patients” talk for JCCPA
family caregiver was successfully held on 23 May 2009. We were
grateful to invite Ms Rita Lam Yu-kiu, a member of Guardianship
Board for the years 2003-2006 to be our guest speaker. Ms Lam introduced
the basic principles and importance of guardianship order for people
with dementia and their families. Over twenty family caregivers
participated.
Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival
A dragon boat festival party was held on 21 May. The party was
filled with lots of interactive games, cheers, funs and, of course
rice dumplings and delicious fruits. All the elderly and our
staff had a very wonderful and joyful afternoon.
A series of articles at AM730
Fifteen-week series of articles by Prof Timothy Kwok and Ms Florence
Ho exploring the importance of brain health and the misconception
about dementia is published at AM730 every Thursday, starting
with the first article on 12 March. To view the articles, please
click http://www.jccpahk.com/c-article.htm (Only Chinese version
is available).
April 2009
Resources Centre Permanently Closed
Since
its launched in 2002, Resources Centre of the Jockey Club Centre
for Positive Ageing has been serving as a centre of
information, resources, and support for families of dementia
people and the
professionals who work with elderly and demented clients. With
the rapid development of technology, a trend of decreasing
usage of the resource centre is found. As considering the making
better
use of the resources, we have decided the resource centre will
be closed at the end of this month. We appreciate the support
of all the members and clients’ families. We indeed apologize
for any inconvenience the closure and thank the members for
their understanding. For the collections in the resources centre,
we
will arrange a books sale on May 16. For more information,
please click here.
Cadenza Public Seminar
The seminar “Brain Health and Dementia Prevention” was
held on 17 April at Caritas Cheng Shing Fun District Elderly Centre,
Shum Shui Po. The content includes signs and types of dementia
and importance of brain health. Our occupational therapist, Miss
Fiona Cheng, was invited as the speaker to share her valuable experiences
with the participants. For enquiries about more Cadenza courses,
please call 2696 1249.
Caregiver Training Talk (25 April 2009)
The “Long-term Care Plan for Dementia Clients” talk
for JCCPA family caregiver was successfully held on 25 April 2009.
Our social worker, Mr Kenny Chui introduced the importance of making
a long-term care plan for dementia clients based on their severity
levels and the existing resources in the community. Over twenty
family caregivers participated the talk.
Consultancy Service – Attachment
program for Hac Sa Wan Ming Fai Elderly Care Home at Macau
Six frontline staff from Hac Sa Wan Ming Fai Elderly Care Home
of Macau joined our clinical attachment in April. Topics, for instance,
the person centered approach in caring for person with dementia,
the management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia,
the impact on environmental design, the strategies in communicating
with person with dementia were covered. The participants expressed
that they have learned a lot from this attachment and hoped to
apply the skills that they learned into their daily caring work.
For further enquiries of our consultancy service, please click
here.
Another seminar, “The Importance of Guardianship for Dementia
Clients” will be held on 23 May 2009. To learn more, please
click here.
Radio interview – Commercial
Radio 1 program on 26 April 2009
Ms Jessie Li, Deputy General Manager, was invited by Commercial
Radio 1 to talk about how the assistive technology helps and improves
the lives of elderly people and dementia clients. To listen the
program archive, please visit Commercial Radio website http://www.881903.com (Only Chinese version is available.)
March 2009
Certificate course for Domestic Helper in Dementia Care
A certificate course for domestic helpers was conducted in February
and March. It aims at helping participants gain a better understanding
on dementia care and enabling them to enhance their skills and
care for elderly.
Caregiver Training Workshop (7 March 2009)
The “Dementia Behaviour Management” workshop for JCCPA
family caregiver was successfully held on 7 March 2009. We are
grateful to have Ms Cordelia Kwok, Registered Nurse at Kwai Chung
Hospital, as our guest speaker. Ms Kwok shared her valuable experience
on dementia care with the family caregivers. Over twenty family
caregivers joined the workshop.
Luncheon Seminar - Overcoming Challenges
in Alzheimer’s
Disease
On 10 March, more than 70 medical general practitioners and family
physicians attended the luncheon seminar organized by JCCPA and
sponsored by Lundbeck Hong Kong. We are delighted to have Prof
Timothy Kwok (Director of JCCPA), Dr Edwin Yu (Consultant Psychogeriatrican
in Kwai Chung Hospital), Dr Lo Chun Wai (Specialist in Psychiatry)
and Ms Florence Ho (General Manager of JCCPA) be our speaker. Participants
expressed that the seminar provided them a great opportunity to
share and exchange their views and experiences on dementia.
CANDEZA Practicum Web-based course for professionals (21, 22,
28 and 29 March 2009)
The practicum program by JCCPA and CADENZA on “Dementia:
Prevention and Supportive Care” for professional social and
health care workers has been successfully completed. Our occupational
therapists and registered social workers had shared their experiences
and knowledge on dementia care. For more information about the
next quarter practicum, please call 2696 1249 for enquiry.
An article published on Mingpao Magazine MPW (Issue# 2103) on
28 February 2009
Reporter of Mingpao Magazine invited Professor Timothy Kwok (Director
of JCCPA) and Ms Jessie Lee (Service Manager of JCCPA) to tell
us more about the causes, the prevention and the treatments on
dementia. To view the article, please click here.
(Only Chinese version is available.)
Radio interview – RTHK Radio
5 program on 23 March 2009
Ms Jessie Li, Deputy General Manager, was invited by RTHK Radio
5 to promote the public concern about dementia. To listen the
program archive, please visit RTHK website http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio5/elderly/20090323.html (Only
Chinese version is available.)
February 2009
“Xpress Memory” -
Telephone Hotline Service
The “Xpress Memory” telephone
hotline has served over 100 enquirers since it was launched last
month. The services of the
hotline include: 1) Provision of Dementia Information 2) Caregiver
Emotional Support 3) Methods in Dementia Care Management 4) Memory
Improvement Tips and 5) Community Resources and Referral. For more
information, kindly contact our Assistant Social Work Officer ,
Mr Chui at 2636-6323.
Cadenza Public Seminar
A seminar was held on 17 February at Shum Shui Po to enhance the
knowledge of general public on dementia. The content includes
signs, symptoms, types, stages, and early detection of dementia
and importance of brain health. Our occupational therapist, Miss
Fiona Cheng, was invited as the speaker to share her valuable
experiences with the participants. The next public seminar, “Brain
Health and Dementia Prevention”, will be held on 17 April
at Caritas Cheng Shing Fun District Elderly Centre, Shum Shui
Po. For enquiries, please call 2696 1249.
An article published on Mingpao
Daily on 23 February 2009
Regarding recent TV drama “Gem of Life” about dementia,
the reporter of Mingpao had invited Professor Timothy Kwok (Director
of JCCPA) and Ms Florence Ho (General Manager of JCCPA) in order
to increase public awareness and knowledge on dementia. To learn
more and view the article, please click here. (Only Chinese version
is available.)
Visitors from Faculty of Social Work at Chao Yang University,
Taichung, Taiwan
Eight faculty members of social work in Chao Yang University and
Old Five Old Foundation had paid a visit to JCCPA on 24 February
2009. The visit was fruitful and provided a valuable opportunity
to exchange ideas and share experiences in dementia care in Taiwan
and Hong Kong.
January 2009
Celebrating the Year of Ox
As this most special, colourful
and traditional festival - Lunar New Year was approaching,
JCCPA was busy decorating
and preparing
for a big party to celebrate this season for pleasure
and merry-making with the elderly and their families.
The party
was filled with lots of traditional decorations, cheers,
games, gifts and, of course, delicious foods. The elderly,
their families and our staff were full of happiness
and laughter on the afternoon. On the New Year Eve,
we were also having
a reunion dinner with the elderly living in short-term
residential care at JCCPA and their families to convey
warmth during
the festival.
December 2008
Consultancy Service – Attachment
program for St. Luke Hospital of Singapore
Four nurses from St. Luke Hospital of Singapore joined our clinical
attachment from Dec 1 and Dec 12. Nearly all major topics related
to dementia care were included, for instance, the person centered
approach in caring for person with dementia, the management of
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, the impact on
environmental design, the strategies in communicating with person
with dementia, etc. The mode of instruction did not only include
lecture, but also by case discussion and assessment, role play,
visit and attachment to Kwai Chung Hospital, etc. The participants
learnt a lot from this attachment and hoped to transfer the skills
into their future practices.
For further enquiries of our consultancy service, please click
here.
An article published on Mingpao on 23 December 2008
Professor Timothy Kwok and Miss Florence Ho had been invited by
Mingpao for writing an article related to “Nun Study”,
which had been published on 23 December 2008. This article provided
the public an opportunity to understand more about brain health
and some practical tips for prevention of dementia. Please click
here for viewing the article. (Only Chinese version is available).
Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division – Visit
and Voluntary Work
Around 40 students from the Diocesan Boys’ School Primary
Division had visited our elders on December 17. The students
played the saxophones and sang with the elders. On that day,
JCCPA had
full of happiness among our elders and students. Some students
expressed that they knew more about the elders with dementia
and would cherish their own grandparents. We appreciated the
arrangement
made by the social work and the teachers from this school.
JCCPA’s Christmas Party
JCCPA had organized a joyful Christmas party on Dec 22. Over 50
users joined this party. We sang the psalm, Christmas carol and
played a lot of related games altogether. We enjoyed an afternoon
which is full of happiness. We appreciated the assistance given
by the volunteers of Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Visit
JCCPA was full of visitors during the past two months. Over 200
delegates, students, staffs of various medical, social service
organizations from local and nearby cities came to visit us. They
learned a lot and understood the dementia care service in Hong
Kong. JCCPA will continue our role as an information hub of dementia
care service in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Mainland.
November 2008
Autumn Picnic 2008
JCCPA had organized a great picnic on 15 November at Hong Kong
Wetland Park at Tin Shui Wai. Around 100 centre members and their
caregivers joined the program. It is a good chance for them to
go out and keep in touch with the community. We also hold a photo
competition. All participants highly involved in the activities
and shared happy moment with others. The day was full of joy and
fun!
16th Annual Congress of Gerontology
The JCCPA research team joined the captioned congress on 29 November
08. We presented the topic of “Effectiveness of Physical
Exercise in the Ageing Population” and “Effectiveness
of Calligraphy Group in Retaining Cognitive Function During Ageing”.
Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau visit
Around 50 nurse students from Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau
visited JCCPA on 1 Nov. They learnt a lot and understood the
dementia care service in Hong Kong. JCCPA will continue our role
as an information
hub of dementia care service in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Mainland.
October 2008
CADENZA : A Jockey Club Initiative for Seniors
JCCPA and Cadenza jointly organized courses on “Dementia:
preventive and supportive care” from July to October, the
program of this quarter has successfully completed. We have held
two public seminars, one four half days informal carer workshop,
and provide two round of one and a half days practicum for the
web-based course for professionals. The participants treasured
valuable experiences shared by speakers and they really enjoyed
it. The next quarter course are ready for application, please call
2696 1249 for enquiry.
Hong Kong Second Demented Caregiver Forum
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, St. James Settlement,
the Society of Rehabilitation Community Rehabilitation Network,
Evangelical Lutheran Church Hong Kong Integrated Elderly Services,
Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association and Jockey Club
Centre for Positive Ageing jointly organized the Second Demented
Caregiver Forum in Hong Kong on 18 October 2008. There were over
100 participants, they actively discussed on different areas
of issue about dementia. They found that this forum provided
a good
platform for them to share and express their concerns on all
caring issues.
September 2008
Mid-Autumn Festival
In Chinese culture, mid-autumn festival is about gathering. JCCPA
invited over 80 elderly and their families to join us celebrate
this special event. We have all kinds of fun games and special
food for the festival. And all participants are having a lot
of fun and so devoted to the celebration.
Oversea visitors
There are three groups of oversea visitors came to JCCPA to have
professional exchange this month. Professor Royston Stephens from
United Kingdom came to visit us on September 4, Mr. Richard Fleming
from Australia came on September 12 and Dr. Woung Lin-Chung from
Taiwan came on September 18. They came to know more about the dementia
care service in Hong Kong. Through sharing our mission, philosophy
of care and the characteristics of our environmental design, we
hope to promote the dementia care service in Southeast Asia and
around the world.
“
World Alzheimer’s Day” promotion activities
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. To promote the public’s
concern towards dementia care, the Director of JCCPA, Professor
Timothy Kwok had shared his experience in dementia care in a Ming
Pao interview and in a CR I program. JCCPA and School of Public
Health of the Chinese University of Hong Kong had jointly conducted
a survey on “the Effectiveness of Day Care Service to the
Dementia Population in Hong Kong”. A press conference was
held, and according to the finding, day care service helps to maintain
quality life for elderly. Click here to
view the press release. (Newspaper
clipping on 15 September 08, Ming Pao Daily)
Certificate course for Domestic Helper in Dementia Care
A six-module certificate course was successfully held in August
and September 2008. The participants enjoyed the lessons and actively
involved in sharing and discussion sessions. Most importantly,
they have gained a better understanding of the dementia care after
attending the course.
August 2008
Olympic 2008
We bring in Olympic spirit to JCCPA by holding an “Olympic
2008” on August 15. There are over 40 athletes competed in
4 games. All athletes are energized and tried their best to finish
all games. Medal was awarded to every athlete and they were so
happy to receive it. During flag-raising ceremony accompanied by
national anthem, all athletes are moved by their love of China.
PA Dementia Discussion Forum
To encourage people share their experiences, exchange information
and tips about dementia care, JCCPA has a new initiative – the
PA Dementia Care Discussion Forum. Welcome to post and share
your message! Please go to http://jccpahk.freeforums.org/index.php
July 2008
Cadenza public seminar
A seminar was held on July 8 at Shatin Town Hall to educate the
general public on Dementia. The content includes signs, symptoms,
types, stages, and early detection of dementia and importance
of brain health. Our occupational therapist, Miss Fiona Cheng,
was the speaker and shared her valuable experiences with the
participants. And the next seminar will be held on Oct 17 at
Tai Po Community Centre, the topic is “Brain Health and
Dementia Prevention”. Please call 2696 1249 for enquiry.
Caregiver training course
The JCCPA and The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation jointly
organized a caregiver training course from July 5 to 26, 2008.
Eighteen family members from ten families shared their experiences
and learned skills on dementia care at home from our experts.
The families found the course useful and practical.
June 2008
Carer talk “End-of-life
and late stage dementia care”
The “End-of-life and late stage dementia care” talk
for JCCPA family caregiver was successfully held on 28 June 2008.
Dr Timothy Kwok held a session
on the captioned topic. Besides, our occupational therapist, physiotherapist
and nurse demonstrated some auxiliary aids and products which could be used
in the late stage dementia care. The family caregivers showed interests and
gave positive feedback about the talk.
Nursing care worker visitors from Japan
Over 10 visitors who are nursing care worker from Japan visited
our Centre on 24 June, to know more about the dementia care service
in Hong Kong. Through sharing our mission, philosophy of care
and the characteristics of our environmental design, we hope
to promote the dementia care service in Southeast Asia and around
the world.
Cognitive game book release and cognitive activities training workshop
The “cognitive game book release and cognitive activities
training workshop” was successfully held on 20 June 2008
at the School of Public Health, CHUK, Prince of Wales Hospital.
Over a hundred of people from different elderly service units in
Hong Kong participated into this event. We hope that the newly-
released game book will bring some ideas and stimulations, especially
in terms of the design and selection of cognitive training activities,
to the participants.
Narrative therapy in working with
dementia client’s family
The workshop on “Narrative therapy in working with dementia
client’s family” was successfully held on 6 June 2008.
There were 36 people enrolled. Ms Little Lit from the Hong Kong
Polytechnic University introduced the concepts and theoretical
framework of narrative therapy. Our staff also shared the application
of narrative therapy in working with dementia client’s family.
Participants enjoyed and were inspired by the speaker’s sharing.
May 2008
Effectiveness of calligraphy therapy on cognitive maintenance
study
JCCPA have co-worked with aged homes from March 08 to develop
and start a study on “Effectiveness of calligraphy therapy
on cognitive maintenance”. All participants of the study
had completed the training. We will start on make up and analysis
the
data. We are looking forward to share the result with you soon.
“
Care for Elderly and Brain” dementia education booklet
The “Care for Elderly and Brain” dementia education
booklet is free for general public from last month. General public
are great welcome and support the booklet. Around 40,000 pieces
nearly issued in the first phase. We wish the booklet can promote
the positive face of ageing and care for brain health.
(Newspaper clipping on 5 May 08, Ming Pao Daily)
April 2008
“Care for Elderly and Brain” dementia
education booklet
To promote the positive face of ageing and care for brain health,
JCCPA has successfully published the “Care for Elderly
and Brain” dementia education booklet with the voluntary
assistance from Chun Tian Hua Hua Foundation. This booklet with
the lovely McDull illustrations provides the public an opportunity
to understand more about brain health and care for the elderly.
Also, it is available to everyone for free. If you are interested
in getting this booklet for yourself or more booklets for the
display at your centre, please contact us at 2636 6323.
“ROSE” in Dementia care
training workshop
“
ROSE” in dementia care training workshop was successfully
held on 11 April 2008. In the workshop, the participants who
were professionals in elderly care discussed and shared experiences
concerning the effectiveness of dementia care. Specifically,
the
application of reality orientation, sensory stimulation and exercise
was discussed. All the participants enjoyed the workshop and
gave positive feedbacks about it. Furthermore, they looked forward
to
more similar workshops in the future.
Cadenza educational fair
Cadenza – Public Education event was successfully held on
26 April 2008 at School of Public Health, CHUK, Prince of Wales
Hospital. JCCPA participated into the interactive exhibition and
Dr Timothy Kwok, Director of JCCPA held a seminar titled “New
concepts on brain health”. Our display and seminar attracted
many participants who revealed particular interest in brain health
exercise and cognitive training games.
March 2008
Dementia care training courses
“
Two- day dementia care training course for frontline workers” and “Dementia
care training course for caregivers” were successfully
held in March 2008. The participants of the two courses including
the
families of the dementia patients and the frontline workers enjoyed
the lessons and actively involved in the sharing and discussion
sessions. Most importantly, they have gained a better understanding
of the dementia care after attending the courses.
TV and Radio program
Recently, one of the RTHK TV programs has launched an episode
introducing dementia care at which two of our members were interviewed.
On
the other hand, the Occupational Therapist from our centre, Andy
Cheung was invited by Commercial Radio 1 to talk about the experiences
concerning the care and the home- based training services for
the dementia patients. Both programs provided the general public
an opportunity to know more about dementia. Through the media,
we hope to raise the awareness of the brain health among the
general public.
Staff training workshop for Hong Kong Christian Service Integrated
Home Care Service Team
Invited by Hong Kong Christian Service, JCCPA held a training
workshop for the staff from the Team. At the workshop, the Training
and
Promotion Manager, Ms Connie Yip who was the speaker discussed
and shared experiences regarding the management of the behavioral
problems and communication skills in dementia care with the staff.
If you are interested in organizing such tailor-made training program
concerning the dementia care for your staff, please do not hesitate
to contact Ms Yip at 2636 6323.
Cadenza educational fair
Cadenza – A Jockey Club Initiative for seniors is organizing
a public education event on 26 April 2008 at School of Public Health,
CHUK, Prince of Wales Hospital. The event will include a seminar,
an interactive exhibition, an elderly workshop, etc. Dr Timothy
Kwok, Director of JCCPA will present a seminar titled “New
concepts on brain health” and also our centre will be a part
of the interactive exhibition displaying the dementia- related
information and products. For the details of the event, please
visit the following website: www.cadenza.hk
February 2008
Dementia care for community support – Estates
tour series II
The first round of education and information talk was well received
by different club house in large private residential place and
therefore, JCCPA organize the second round starting from March
08. “Dementia and Home Safety” will be the topic of
this talk. For any interested parties, please feel free to contact
our Training and Promotion Manager, Ms Yip at 2636 6323.
Education and Career Expo 2008
The Education and Career Expo 2008 was held on .... 21-24 February
08 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. An advertorial
of
the professional training in dementia care has been published
on 22 Feb and widely distributed at the Expo. In addition, Ms Connie
Yip, Training and Promotion Manager of JCCPA gave a brief sharing
session at exhibition hall introducing the importance of training
in dementia care service.
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Next Magazine special issue on Home Base Dementia Care
With the courtesy from Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust,
JCCPA had received another opportunities to promote the home base
training
service on TVB Jade Channel on 9 December 2007. The same story
appeared on this episode was adapted to an advertorial to be published
on East Week and Next Magazine on 6 and 7 February 2008.
Chinese New Year Greeting
JCCPA had celebrated Chinese New Year with the members on Feb
1 at the Centre. They cheerfully played games, sang songs and congratulated
each other. Furthermore, a Chinese New Year dinner with family
member was arranged for families of respite care on Feb 3. They
seated around the table and enjoyed the dinner with their family.
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January 2008
Hong Kong Economic Times article published in installments
Hong Kong Economic Times had published “The Scope of Caring
Dementia Person” by installments on special column from 4
January 2008. The director of JCCPA, Prof. Timothy Kwok and the
General Manager of JCCPA, Ms Florence Ho will be the writer of
this special column to share the information concerning dementia
and brain health.
Student visitor from Mainland University
Approximately 20 nursing students from Fudan University Shanghai
visited JCCPA and 10 social work students from different universities
in Mainland, which is co-organized
by Hong Kong Polytechnic University visited JCCPA on 24 Jan
and 31 Jan respectively. By the visit,
they gained a better understanding of the dementia care service
in Hong Kong. In the future, JCCPA will continue our role as
an information hub of dementia care service in Hong Kong and
share our experiences in serving dementia patients as well
as their caregivers with different professionals in Mainland.
Workshop to Dementia caregiver in Shatin District
On 15 Jan 2008, Department of Health (Elderly Health Service),
Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing, Tung Wah Groups of Hospital
(Shatin), SAGE and ELCHK jointly organized a workshop for caregivers
and elders in Shatin District at Shatin Town Hall. Ms Leung Wai
Ha, Assistant District Social Welfare Officer of Shatin (SWD)
and agencies of co-work representatives were invited to officiate
this workshop. In addition, a seminar accompanied with the review
session and games was presented by the Physiotherapist and Occupation
Therapist from the Department of Health at which the 300 participants
enjoyed a lot.
December 2007
Centre X’mas Party
JCCPA had organized a joyful X’mas Party on 20 December
07. The party had a special session for our member to show their
talent
and skill. They sang psalm, christmas carol, and classic popular
songs. Our staff also performed a magic show. They enjoyed
an afternoon which is full of happiness!
PA Dementia Discussion Forum
To encourage people share their experiences, exchange information
and tips about dementia care, JCCPA has a new initiative - the
PA Dementia Care Discussion Forum. The discussion forum contains
a number of forums organized by topic. Welcome to post and share
your message! Go to http://jccpahk.freeforums.org/index.php have
a view!
Seminar on Brain and Musculoskeletal - organized by Social Welfare
Department
Dr Timothy Kwok, Director of JCCPA; Ms Florence Ho, General Manager
of JCCPA and Ms Fiona Cheng, OT of JCCPA had invited by SWD to
be the speakers of the captioned seminar, over 200 audiences from
different elderly settings joined this seminar on 7 December 2007
at North District Town Hall.
Hong Kong Economic Times article
Hong Kong Economic Times had a feature article on “Caring
for people with dementia with heart!” on 4 December 2007.
The article featured the caregiver’s attitude in caring their
demented relative. Ms Jessie Li, the Service Manager of Jockey
Club Centre for Positive Ageing, mentioned the role of caregiver
and
the importance of family support in the caring process.
November 2007
Jockey Club Charitable TV program – JCCPA
Our Home Base Training and Caregiver Support Service has started
from October 2006. During this year, our occupational therapist
offer different training and support for the persons with dementia
throughout Hong Kong. To understand more about this service,
please pay attention to the Jockey Club charitable TV program
on 9 December 2007, 7:00pm at TVB Jade channel.
Centre Outing
JCCPA had organized a great picnic on 24 November at Fanling Lavender
Garden. Around 100 centre members and their caregivers joined the
program. It is a good chance for them to go out for a while and
to keep in touch with the society. We also hold a sport meet. All
participants clapped into the activities and shared happy moment
with their relatives. They enjoyed a day which is full of joy and
fun!
Cadenza – an Elder Friendly
Hong Kong Educational Fair
There were over 1000 participants from community attended the
captioned educational fair on 18 Nov 2007 – Senior Citizen Day. A Jockey
Club Initiative for Seniors – Cadenza had organized the fair
at School of Public Health, CHUK, Prince of Wales Hospital. The
program included seminar, interactive exhibition, elderly workshop
etc. Dr Timothy Kwok, Director of JCCPA presented a seminar “Prevention
of Dementia” and we had joined the interactive exhibition
and displayed dementia information and product.
15th Annual Congress of Gerontology
The JCCPA research team joined the captioned congress on 24 November
07. Dr Kenneth Yuen, Research Officer of JCCPA presented the topic
of “Getting Lost in the community: a phone survey on the
Dementia Population in Hong Kong”.
Caregiver training course
The JCCPA and The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation-Community
Rehabilitation Network jointly organized a caregiver training course
from 10 November to 1 December 2007. During the period, around
10 families met together. They learned the skills on dementia care.
They also shared their experience and learned from each other.
Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau visit
Around 40 nurse students from Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau
visited JCCPA on 10 Nov. They learned a lot and understood the
dementia care service in Hong Kong. JCCPA will continue our role
as an information hub of dementia care service in Hong Kong, Southeast
Asia and Mainland.
October 2007
Hong Kong First Demented Caregiver Forum
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, St. James Settlement,
the Society of Rehabilitation Community Rehabilitation Network
and Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing jointly organized the
First Demented Caregiver Forum in Hong Kong on 6 October 2007.
There were over 80 carers participated the forum. Active discussion
of different related dementia issue was made among the caregiver.
This forum provided a good platform for the caregiver to share
and express their concern over all caring issue.
Visitors from University of Stirling, UK
Two scholars, Dr. Alan Chapman and Ms. Fiona Kelly from the Dementia
Services Development Centre, a world-known dementia centre, University
of Stirling, UK visited our Centre in October 2007 to exchange
the caring issue for demented people among different cultures.
September 2007
One day workshop: Working with people with Mild Cognitive Impairment
(MCI)
The workshop on “Working with people with MCI” successfully
completed on 4 September. There were 80 enrollments. Dr. Vincent
Mok and Dr. Adrian Wong from the Chinese University of Hong Kong
shared their clinical experience in this area and also introduce
a screening tool, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for detecting
persons with MCI. Dr. Kenneth Fong shared with us about the effectiveness
of cognitive training for people with MCI. Participants were enjoyed
and inspired by the speaker’s sharing.
Press Conference on Survey on “Getting
Lost in the community: a Phone survey on the Dementia Population
in Hong Kong”
JCCPA, School of Public Health of the Chinese University of Hong
Kong and Department of Health had jointly conducted a survey on “Getting
Lost in the community: a phone survey on the Dementia Population
in Hong Kong”. A press conference was held on 13 September
2007. According the survey’s finding , more than 20% of respondents
indicated that the person in their care had become lost in the
community at one time or another. Data on senior citizens with
confirmed dementia showed the prevalence rate exceeded 30%. The
press conference was well received by the media. Click here to
view the press release. Click here to view the related information
to prevent elderly’s getting lost.
World Alzheimer’s Day – radio
interview review
21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day. To promote the public’s
concern towards dementia care, the Director of JCCPA, Professor
Timothy Kwok had shared his experience in dementia care in a RTHK
program. Besides, the Research Officer of JCCPA, Dr. Kenneth Yuen
and the Training and Promotion Manager, Miss Connie Yip also had
attended a phone-in program of RTHK radio to answer the enquiries
from general public. To review the program, please click here.
“Seeing Positive Ageing Possible, JCCPA” photo
competition exhibition
The captioned photo competition had completed successfully. Dr.
Wong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Photographic Society, Ms Bonny
Wong and Ms. Imelda Chan from the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Professor
Timothy Kwok from the Chinese University of Hong Kong had selected
all prizewinners from over 120 entries. A photo exhibition were
successfully organized from 26-28 September at Hong Kong Cultural
Centre and attracted over 2000 citizens.
Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment Public Education talk on
28 Sept 2007
There were over 100 participants from community attended the captioned
educational talk. Professor Timothy Kwok and Mr. Elite Chung shared
about the topic on dementia and MCI, how exercise be helped to
prevent cognitive impairment. The attendants asked lot of questions
about brain health etc. To promote brain health, we start brain
action!
August 2007
Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment Public Education talk
JCCPA will organize an education
talk to general public on 28 September 2007 at Hong Kong Cultural
Centre Conference Room II.
Professor Timothy Kwok, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
and Registered Physiotherapist, Mr. Elite Chung will be the
guest speakers. The objective of the talk is to promote the
understanding about dementia and mild cognitive impairment
among general public. For those interested, please click here for
detail.
Dementia education and promotion
plan – Estate
touring series
The first round of education and information talk to the club houses
of large private residential estates had completed successfully.
Over 100 residents attended the talk and understand more about
dementia. The second round of education and information talk
will be organized soon. For any interested parties, please feel
free to contact our Training and Promotion Manager, Ms Yip at
2636 6323.
July 2007
Newspapers feature Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline
in the Elderly (IQCODE)
The Director of JCCPA, Professor Timothy Kwok had interviewed by
the reporter from the Hong Kong Economic Times about the IQCODE.
The related press release was announced on July 9. The Oriental
Daily News and The Sun had released the same news afterward in
July. We have received around 500 valid and completed questionnaire
and over 30% of the elderly suspected of having dementia. . If
you have observed that the elder in your family had displayed significant
decline in memory, click here to try the test.
One Day Training Workshop on Mild Cognitive Impairment
A one day training workshop on ‘Working with people with
Mild Cognitive Impairment’ is to be held on September 4 (Tue)
at Conference Room II, Shatin Hospital. The target participants
would be professional working in the geriatric field. Dr. Vincent
Mok and Dr. Adrian Wong will share their clinical experience and
also introduce a screening tool, Montreal Cognitive Assessment
(MoCA) for detecting persons with MCI. Dr. Kenneth Fong will analyze
the effectiveness of cognitive training for people with Mild Cognitive
Impairment. Our centre staffs will share our experience in working
with people with MCI. 20% discount will be offered for early bird
registration on or before 10 August 07. For those interested to
join the workshop, please click here for
details.
June 2007
Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE)
The Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
(IQCODE) is a screening tool to assess the functioning of the
elderly. If you observe that the elder in your family had displayed
significant decline in memory, click
here to try the test.
7th Anniversary Party of JCCPA
The 7th anniversary party of JCCPA was organized on 23 June at
our day care centre. Over 70 members, caregivers and volunteer
joined together to celebrate and have a good time. The day is
full of joy and fun! We will continue to provide quality dementia
care
service to the elderly suffering from this disease and arouse
the public’s awareness towards dementia.
”
Seeing positive ageing possible”: A Photo Competition
To promote the positive ageing and enhance public awareness towards
dementia and to share joyful and wonderful memories among our users,
JCCPA organize a photo competition in collaboration with the Hong
Kong Photographic Society . The theme is “Seeing Positive
Ageing Possible”. Please click
here to view the detail. For
download enrolment form, click here.
Recreational activity at JCCPA
Over 30 members celebrated the Tuen Ng festival on June 15 by making
sticky rice dumpling together. They very much enjoyed this activity
and shared their happiness with their own family members by sending
the handmade sticky rice dumpling to them.
May 2007
7th Anniversary of JCCPA
The Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (JCCPA) was inaugurated
in June 2000. We adopt a holistic approach and psychosocial model
towards addressing the needs of the people with dementia and their
caregivers in a positive, practical and pragmatic manner. The 7th
anniversary of JCCPA party is to be organized in June 2007. We will
continue providing support and advocacy for the people with dementia.
We also make efforts in raise community awareness towards dementia
.
Visitors from local NGOs
Two local NGOs, Social Service Divison of
Yuen Yune Institute and The SAGE visited our Centre in May 2007 to
understand the dementia care service. Through sharing about our mission
and philosophy of care and our characteristics of the environmental
design, we hope to enhance the dementia care service in Hong Kong.
Caregiver Support Group at JCCPA
A caregiver
support group has been formed. The group member meets once a month
to share their caring stress and to improve the quality
of life of both carers and care recipients An Occupational Therapist
and a social worker will stand by to offer any help to the group
member. For further details, please click here.
April 2007
Dementia education and promotion plan – Estate
touring series
To enhance public awareness on Dementia
and introduce information on Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
care, JCCPA launches
dementia education and promotion program
“ Memory loss =
Dementia?” education and information talk to the club houses
of large private residential estates . Talk and simple screening
test will be provided during the talk. For any interested parties,
please feel free to contact our Training and Promotion Manager,
Ms Yip at 2636 6323.
“The Pulse” in
RTHK
JCCPA was invited by the producer of “The Pulse”, a
RTHK current affair program, to discuss the service for the people
with dementia in Hong Kong. One of our caregiver shared about her
caring experience. To view this program, please click:
http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/tv/thepulse/20070420.html
Jockey Club charity TV program
Jockey Club CARE volunteer team has started providing regular service
to JCCPA since March 2007. Sincere thanks to all volunteers. To
understand more about their service, please watch TV program on
6 May 2007 7:25pm at TVB Jade channel.
Visitors from Beijing media organizations of Mainland China
A group of eight reporters from Beijing media organizations visited
our Centre on April 28 to understand the dementia care service
in Hong Kong. JCCPA will continue encouraging the community in
Hong Kong, Mainland China and South East Asian to use JCCPA as
a model for providing quality service for people with dementia.
March 2007
Jockey Club CARE volunteer team provide regular service in JCCPA
Jockey
Club CARE volunteer team has started providing regular service to
JCCPA since March 2007. Services include group material preparation,
outing for afternoon tea and assist in running leisure group. Regular
volunteer service not only let the volunteer understand more on demented
elder, but also keep good and stable relationship between them and
the volunteers. Sincere thanks to all volunteers.
Elderly Space in RTHK
JCCPA was invited by Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (APIAS),
Lingnan University, and RTHK to record three sessions on a special
study program for elderly. Topics include mild cognitive impairment,
dementia and livelihood tips on dementia. Elder person can learn
more about cognitive problem through radio broadcasting. Increasing
the public awareness towards dementia is one of the objectives of
our publicity program.
Caregiver Support group in JCCPA
To equip family caregivers with knowledge & skill
of dementia care and help the family caregivers search meaning
of care, JCCPA
has started a caregiver support group since March 2007. Occupation
therapist and social worker together with the caregiver to establish
support network and encourage taking part in the mentor program.
Conference Presentation
The Centre Director, Professor Timothy
Kwok and the Research Officer, Mr. Kenneth Yuen was invited to
give a
presentation in “2007
World Congress on Ageing and Dementia in Chinese Communities”.
The topic was “Case Management for early dementia” and “Effectiveness
of day care service for people with dementia”. We hope to
set a close link between research and service in order to benefit
the
persons with dementia, their caregivers as well as the Chinese
communities
Visitors from Peking University
Two psychiatrists from School of Mental Health of Peking University
had visited our Centre and shared many valuable experiences in dementia
care. Active discussion was made to explore the possibility of research
collaboration.
Exhibition on Safety Device for people with dementia
We had participated and set up a booth to display some safety devices
at Annual Scientific Symposium, organized by the SH Ho Fellowships
in Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology, Faculty of Medicine, The
CUHK on 24 March 2007. Bed pressure sensor and other devices to
protect demented elder from the use of restrainer and decrease
the risk harm was showed in the booth.
February 2007
New Year Greeting in JCCPA
JCCPA had a great Chinese
New Year celebration party on Feb 16 at the Centre. The “CARE team”,
volunteer team of Jockey Club joined the party. They assisted our
centre staff to run the
party and had a good time with the elderly. Besides, a family gathering
was arranged for families of respite care residents on the eve
of Chinese New Year. The aim of the program was to promote loving
the elder among different generations. They seated around the table
and enjoyed the meal together with their beloved family. The day
was full of joy!
Clinical attachment from Caritas, Macau
Two staff, Nursing Officer and Occupational Therapist, from Caritas,
Macau had a clinical attachment program in JCCPA on Feb 5 to Feb
7. They learned a lot and warmly shared and exchanged the experience
on dementia care with us. They also highly appreciated our centre
service and the caring model.
Completion of GP course and maid training
The fifth round GP course successfully completed on Feb 8. There
are 50 GPs enrolled the course. The last round GP course will be
held from April 12 to May 3 at the Headquarter of Hong Kong Medical
Association. Besides, maid training started on 18 January 07 and
completed on 12 February 07. There were totally 12 participants and
they actively involved during the lesson.
Hong Kong Economic Time report
Hong Kong Economic Time had a report on assessment of dementia
on 9 February 2007. Professor Timothy Kwok, Director of Jockey
Club of Positive Ageing, mentioned the importance of memory training
for people with mild cognitive impairment of early dementia Click
here to view the newspaper clippings.
Shanghai Fu Dan University nurses visit
Around 40 nurses from Shanghai Fu Dan University nurse visited
JCCPA on Feb 1. They learned a lot and shared the experience on
dementia care with us. They also appreciated our centre service.
January 2007
Workshop to Dementia caregiver in Shatin District
Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing, Department of Health (Elderly
Service Divisions), Tung Wah Groups of Hospital (Shatin), SAGE
and ELCHK jointly organized a workshop to caregiver and elders
in Shatin District on 11 Jan 2007 at Shatin Town Hall. Ms Wong
Ka Wing, District Social Welfare Officer of Shatin, SWD, was invited
to officiate this workshop. Around 700 participants enjoyed the
sharing sessions by Clinical Psychologist, Occupation Therapist
and the exercise session by Physiotherapist.
Radio program introduce Home Base Training program
Commercial Radio I had a
program introduced JCCPA Home Base Training Program on 14 Jan 2007.
Part 1
Part 2
Hospital Authority Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies nurses visit
Over 50 nurses from Hospital Authority
Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies visited JCCPA on 25 Jan 2007.
They warmly shared and exchanged
the experience on dementia care with us.
Press conference of Memory Kit for Elders with Mild Cognitive
Impairment
HKCWC-WCSY Home has successfully developed a memory kit for elders
with Mild Cognitive Impairment with the support from Social Welfare
Department and JCCPA. The Research Department of the JCCPA is responsible
to evaluate its effectiveness. A Launching Ceremony was held on
Jan 27 and was well received by the media. Click
here to view the
newspaper clippings.
Training Invitation by Yan Chai Hospital Wan Shing Memorial Day
Care Centre for the Elderly
JCCPA was invited by Yan Chai Hospital Wan Shing Memorial Day Care
Centre for the Elderly to hold a 4-session training workshops for
the staffs. For those organizations that have interest in organizing
the tailor-made training program relates to dementia care, please
feel free to contact our Training and Promotion manager, Ms Yip
at 2636 6323.
The 3rd round of Pet Therapy to JCCPA service users was successfully
completed on Jan 2007. The study outcome will be announced soon.
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