Smart Retirement – Wealth, Health & Leisure Living Expo
Our centre participated in the “Smart Retirement – Wealth, Health & Leisure Living Expo” held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 3 to 5, 2026. The three-day event concluded successfully, with our booth receiving an enthusiastic response and providing brain health information to over 1,600 participants.
As Hong Kong enters an ageing society, public concern regarding dementia continues to grow. During this expo, we focused specifically on “Dementia Risk Factor Survey” and offered various interactive experiences and other services at our booth, including:
- Risk Factor Survey: Using a simple questionnaire, we helped the public identify dementia risk factors (such as hypertension, smoking, obesity, etc.) and provided personalised lifestyle recommendations for improvement.
- Complimentary InBody Body Composition Analysis: Assisting the public in measuring body fat percentage, muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, etc., reminding them the importance of maintaining good physical function in preventing dementia.
- Practical Knowledge Sharing: Provided information on caring skills, cognitive training tips, community resources, etc., to caregivers on-site and addressing their caregiving concerns.
We observed a positive attitude towards brain health among many elderly and caregivers. We are delighted to have had the opportunity to engage face-to-face with the public and share practical approach for preventing and delaying dementia. Looking ahead, we will continue to reach out to the community, providing diversified education and support services, and walking alongside all Hong Kong citizens on the journey of safeguarding brain health.
The 37th Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) Global Conference
The JCCPA research team attended the 37th Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) Global Conference (ADI 2026), where they presented six research findings. Through this international academic exchange, we aim to promote the development of dementia services and research.
During the conference, JCCPA was selected for a symposium presentation to share research on “iSupport for Dementia: Online Support for Caregivers” and its role in empowering healthcare professionals. The iSupport project was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with a global team of experts in dementia care, specifically tailored to the learning needs of caregivers. Research results indicate that iSupport serves not only as a systematic learning tool for healthcare professionals but also as a multimedia resource that enhances case management efficiency and frees up capacity for handling complex cases.
View the ADI 2026 report on this presentation here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CGUeMHY8c/
Additionally, JCCPA showcased five other research poster presentations covering prevention, education, and hospital patient support:
- Dementia Risk Factor Identification: JCCPA established Hong Kong’s first online dementia risk factor survey. In addition to tracking 14 modifiable risk factors, it explores the relationship between sleep quality, subjective cognitive decline and dementia, facilitating early identification and personalised prevention through a self-administered online survey.
- Personalised Online Learning on Dementia: This study analysed the learning needs of over 600 participants on JCCPA’s online self-learning platform. It found that caregivers in different roles have unique learning needs; family caregivers prioritize daily caring skills and emotional support, while healthcare professionals value communication strategies and case studies. This affirms the need for education frameworks tailored to different roles to effectively promote a dementia-friendly community.
- Medical-Social Collaboration Interventions: This study explored the feasibility of social service staff providing non-pharmacological interventions, such as art and music therapy, to people with cognitive impairment in hospital wards, and the effectiveness of these interventions in reducing delirium or agitation. The findings aim to affirm the feasibility of the medical-social collaboration model and provide an evidence base for future large-scale implementation.
- Service Utilisation for Younger Onset Dementia: This study analysed the correlation between the physical and mental well-being of people with younger onset dementia (YOD) and their caregivers, and their use of medical and social services. Results show that better quality of life reduces hospitalisation risks, while enhancing caregivers’ self-efficacy helps delay the demand for social welfare services.
- Challenges in Post Discharge Support for People with Dementia: By interviewing family caregivers of people with dementia living in residential care homes, this study identified barriers to maintaining home care after hospital discharge. Predisposing factors include the ageing of caregivers and lack of long-term support; precipitating factors include unmet expectations regarding support effectiveness and concerns over sudden crises. The study suggests that future discharge support should strengthen stress management training and offer longer-term post-intervention support.
We express gratitude to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for funding our dementia services and research, and to the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations for funding the cultural adaptation and research of the Chinese version of “iSupport for Dementia Caregivers” in Australia and China.
We are committed to providing and developing up-to-date dementia services and providing evidence-based results to ensure the most appropriate care for people with dementia at different stages and their caregivers. For more research findings, please visit: https://www.jccpa.org.hk/research/
Conclusion of the "Healing Café" Caregiver Respite Space
In the process of caring for people living with dementia, caregivers’ emotions are often difficult to express in words. “Healing Café” is our newly launched caregiver support programme. Through creative interaction and professional guidance, it allows participants to learn self-acceptance, express their feelings and continue their journey in the company of peers during a moment of respite.
The four-session group activity concluded its final session on April 10. Led by our registered social worker Mr. Andrew Lau under the theme “Moving Moments”, caregivers were guided to “speak through movement.” Andrew led participants to step beyond the framework of language using their bodies, voices, and actions, allowing their true feelings to be “seen.”
Participants fully immersed themselves, not only enjoying the fun of interaction but also releasing long-suppressed emotions. One participant expressed gratitude for finding an outlet and reminding themselves to schedule breaks; another shared the regret of being unable to care for his family member due to work for many years, seeing this as an opportunity to make amends while their family member lives with dementia.
In the final session, Andrew gave three “anchors” to the caregivers as a gift, hoping they could stand firm amidst the storms:
- Allow “Companionship”: You do not have to pretend to be strong or be the perfect caregiver; you only need to be someone walking along this path.
- Allow “Feeling and Expression”: Open yourself up, interact with others and learn to accept yourself as you are.
- Allow “A Moment of Letting Go”: Allow yourself to find a space and let go for a while. This is not giving up, but a way to relax so you can keep going.
Although this four-session “Healing Café” group has concluded, our support for caregivers never ends. Moving forward, there will be a brand-new format of “Healing Café”, please stay tuned for our latest announcements.
Easter Fluid Eggs Activity
To celebrate Easter, we organized a fluid egg crafting activity with the service users at the Day Care Center. Everyone poured paint over the eggs to create their own unique Easter egg to take home, adding festive cheer to the season.
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 training courses “Dementia Care One-day Intensive Training” was successfully conducted by our registered social worker Ms. Ally Lam on 18 April. She shared with around 200 caregivers on the basic knowledge of dementia, including understanding dementia, communication skills, different stages of care and care planning.
Our center regularly organizes caregiving skills courses for family caregivers and provides effective solutions and support tailored to their needs and challenges, aiming to alleviate their stress and foster mutual understanding.
For information on upcoming courses, please follow our social media platforms for the latest updates.
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Visitor Groups This Month
The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care
St.Paul’s Hospital Elderly Day Care Centre
Post-registration Certificate Course in Gerontological Nursing
