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
Project Content
Caregiver Support
Provide consultation, support, and hotline services for family caregivers, alongside an online intervention research initiative targeting the management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) to foster physical and mental well-being.
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Training Programs
Deliver specialised training courses for family caregivers, foreign domestic helpers, elderly and social care professionals, and frontline service industry staff to enhance caregiving knowledge and practical skills.
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E-Learning Platform
Launch an online self-learning platform that enables family caregivers, sector professionals, and individuals interested in dementia to access learning resources anytime, anywhere.
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Public Education Initiatives
Enhance public awareness and understanding of dementia through educational seminars, exhibitions, publications, and social media channels.
Project Targets
- Family caregivers of individuals with dementia, foreign domestic helpers, and sector professionals
- Service industry practitioners (e.g., property management personnel, frontline public transport staff)
- General public and anyone interested in learning about dementia
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