Jockey Club Caring Communities for Dementia Campaign
In this campaign, we have developed the guarding-tooth device, using the bluetooth and crowd-sourcing technology, to assist caregivers to search for the people with dementia when they get lost.
Regarding the fifth-wave of COVID-19 in Hong Kong, we introduced ibeacon distribution by courier to avoid public gathering and keep everyone in a safe condition. Simultaneously, online videos and teaching materials were prepared to assist caregivers to finish the application process as well as getting know more about dementia at their own place. Around 40 caregivers have received ibeacon this month.
For the upcoming distribution arrangement, please visit our website for more details ( https://www.jccpa.org.hk/en/projects/ccd/ ).
Registration and enquiry by district:
Jockey Club Centre for Positive Aging (New Territories East, Kowloon and Islands District)
Phone: 6804 6307 (Office hour: Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm. Except Sat, Sun and Public Holidays)
St. James’ Settlement (Hong Kong Island, New Territories West and Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing)
Phone: 8105 5818
"1+2" Family Caregivers Training Course
With the support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant, JCCPA has launched a new programme “1+2 Family Caregivers Training Courses for Dementia Care” in 2022.
The one-day intensive training course was successfully held on 23 April. Mr. Andrew Lau, registered social worker, has shared with over 200 caregivers regarding the knowledge and tactics on how to take care people with dementia including basic knowledge of dementia, daily schedule and health management, communication and health care skills, community resources and arrangement, etc. He also addressed various enquires from caregivers with practical suggestions during the talk.
What’s more, we have invited a caregiver Ms Lee to share her experience on communicating and taking care people with dementia and how her domestic helper could offer assistance and building a good relationship with the caregiver as well as the people with dementia.
The next training course will be held on 21 May (Sat). We will hold a half-day intensive training course which focusing on psychiatric medication. If you are interested to join, please register at https://forms.gle/QNTEUVKhcY24fK5P9
