Introduction
With the rapid ageing of Hong Kong’s population, dementia has emerged as a major public health issue that demands significant attention.
Dementia affects not only those diagnosed with the condition, but also places substantial pressure on their caregivers due to various caregiving demands. The choices and challenges faced by working caregivers are particularly profound. As families navigate the difficulties associated with dementia, interpersonal friction may increase alongside mounting emotional and financial strains, creating heavy burdens for individuals with dementia, their caregivers, and family relationships as a whole.
Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the “Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant — Dementia Care: Support and Training for Caregivers” Project (“the project”) is launched since 2020. The project is dedicated to fostering dementia-friendly communities by providing comprehensive training, support, and consultation services for caregivers. Furthermore, it continues to expand its e-learning platform to deliver tailored, accessible information to both frontline professionals and caregivers.
Objectives
- Empower caregivers with a deeper understanding of dementia to enhance their practical caregiving techniques
- Provide emotional support for family caregivers to safeguard their physical and mental well-being
- Equip domestic helpers with specialised training to elevate the quality of life for individuals with dementia
- Foster self-learning among frontline staff and family caregivers
- Eliminate public misunderstandings and social stigma associated with dementia
- Drive community-wide awareness of dementia to foster a dementia-friendly society
服務對象
- 腦退化症人士的家庭照顧者、外傭及業界同工
- 服務行業從業員（如物業管理人員、公共交通前線員工等）
- 有興趣認識腦退化症的人士
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