2026-05

Following the positive responses received from the previous sessions of the “Healing Café”, we were launching a new series of Healing Café on 29 May. This activity provides a dedicated space for caregivers of people with dementia to meet fellow caregivers on the same journey, share experiences, and establish a mutual support network.

This series continues to be hosted by our Registered Social Worker, Mr Lau On Chun. The May session was successfully held at the “Secret Garden”, a thematic café in Kwun Tong. In order to allow participants to completely disconnect from external distractions, everyone proactively placed their mobile phones in a dedicated box before the activity began, temporarily letting go of their digital shackles to focus on relaxing their bodies and minds.

The activity that day was divided into two parts:

Mindful Eating: Led by the host of “Secret Garden”, participants utilised their “five senses”—sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste—to mindfully experience a piece of South Date Walnut Cake. This ranged from observing its appearance, smelling its aroma, and touching its texture, to listening to its sound and savouring its taste. Many participants expressed that this activity broke away from their past thinking habits, guiding them to experience an unexpected sense of peace and focus.

Painting and Teatime: Afterwards, participants chose their own comfortable spots to get to know other caregivers, accompanied by painting and fine tea sets. At the same time, they enjoyed a brief moment of exclusive personal time to soothe accumulated stress.

Through future gatherings, our Centre hopes to continue providing caregivers with a comfortable and genuine platform for peer exchange, allowing them to gain substantial physical and mental support through experience-sharing and mutual encouragement.