December 2008
Consultancy Service – Attachment
program for St. Luke Hospital of Singapore
Four nurses from St. Luke Hospital of Singapore joined our clinical
attachment from Dec 1 and Dec 12. Nearly all major topics related
to dementia care were included, for instance, the person centered
approach in caring for person with dementia, the management of
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, the impact on
environmental design, the strategies in communicating with person
with dementia, etc. The mode of instruction did not only include
lecture, but also by case discussion and assessment, role play,
visit and attachment to Kwai Chung Hospital, etc. The participants
learnt a lot from this attachment and hoped to transfer the skills
into their future practices.
For further enquiries of our consultancy service, please click
here.
An article published on Mingpao on 23 December 2008
Professor Timothy Kwok and Miss Florence Ho had been invited by
Mingpao for writing an article related to “Nun Study”,
which had been published on 23 December 2008. This article provided
the public an opportunity to understand more about brain health
and some practical tips for prevention of dementia. Please click
here for viewing the article. (Only Chinese version is available).
Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division – Visit
and Voluntary Work
Around 40 students from the Diocesan Boys’ School Primary
Division had visited our elders on December 17. The students
played the saxophones and sang with the elders. On that day,
JCCPA had
full of happiness among our elders and students. Some students
expressed that they knew more about the elders with dementia
and would cherish their own grandparents. We appreciated the
arrangement
made by the social work and the teachers from this school.
JCCPA’s Christmas Party
JCCPA had organized a joyful Christmas party on Dec 22. Over 50
users joined this party. We sang the psalm, Christmas carol and
played a lot of related games altogether. We enjoyed an afternoon
which is full of happiness. We appreciated the assistance given
by the volunteers of Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Visit
JCCPA was full of visitors during the past two months. Over 200
delegates, students, staffs of various medical, social service
organizations from local and nearby cities came to visit us. They
learned a lot and understood the dementia care service in Hong
Kong. JCCPA will continue our role as an information hub of dementia
care service in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Mainland.
November 2008
Autumn Picnic 2008
JCCPA had organized a great picnic on 15 November at Hong Kong
Wetland Park at Tin Shui Wai. Around 100 centre members and their
caregivers joined the program. It is a good chance for them to
go out and keep in touch with the community. We also hold a photo
competition. All participants highly involved in the activities
and shared happy moment with others. The day was full of joy and
fun!
16th Annual Congress of Gerontology
The JCCPA research team joined the captioned congress on 29 November
08. We presented the topic of “Effectiveness of Physical
Exercise in the Ageing Population” and “Effectiveness
of Calligraphy Group in Retaining Cognitive Function During Ageing”.
Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau visit
Around 50 nurse students from Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau
visited JCCPA on 1 Nov. They learnt a lot and understood the
dementia care service in Hong Kong. JCCPA will continue our role
as an information
hub of dementia care service in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Mainland.
October 2008
CADENZA : A Jockey Club Initiative for Seniors
JCCPA and Cadenza jointly organized courses on “Dementia:
preventive and supportive care” from July to October, the
program of this quarter has successfully completed. We have held
two public seminars, one four half days informal carer workshop,
and provide two round of one and a half days practicum for the
web-based course for professionals. The participants treasured
valuable experiences shared by speakers and they really enjoyed
it. The next quarter course are ready for application, please call
2696 1249 for enquiry.
Hong Kong Second Demented Caregiver Forum
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, St. James Settlement,
the Society of Rehabilitation Community Rehabilitation Network,
Evangelical Lutheran Church Hong Kong Integrated Elderly Services,
Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association and Jockey Club
Centre for Positive Ageing jointly organized the Second Demented
Caregiver Forum in Hong Kong on 18 October 2008. There were over
100 participants, they actively discussed on different areas
of issue about dementia. They found that this forum provided
a good
platform for them to share and express their concerns on all
caring issues.
September 2008
Mid-Autumn Festival
In Chinese culture, mid-autumn festival is about gathering. JCCPA
invited over 80 elderly and their families to join us celebrate
this special event. We have all kinds of fun games and special
food for the festival. And all participants are having a lot
of fun and so devoted to the celebration.
Oversea visitors
There are three groups of oversea visitors came to JCCPA to have
professional exchange this month. Professor Royston Stephens from
United Kingdom came to visit us on September 4, Mr. Richard Fleming
from Australia came on September 12 and Dr. Woung Lin-Chung from
Taiwan came on September 18. They came to know more about the dementia
care service in Hong Kong. Through sharing our mission, philosophy
of care and the characteristics of our environmental design, we
hope to promote the dementia care service in Southeast Asia and
around the world.
“
World Alzheimer’s Day” promotion activities
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. To promote the public’s
concern towards dementia care, the Director of JCCPA, Professor
Timothy Kwok had shared his experience in dementia care in a Ming
Pao interview and in a CR I program. JCCPA and School of Public
Health of the Chinese University of Hong Kong had jointly conducted
a survey on “the Effectiveness of Day Care Service to the
Dementia Population in Hong Kong”. A press conference was
held, and according to the finding, day care service helps to maintain
quality life for elderly. Click here to
view the press release. (Newspaper
clipping on 15 September 08, Ming Pao Daily)
Certificate course for Domestic Helper in Dementia Care
A six-module certificate course was successfully held in August
and September 2008. The participants enjoyed the lessons and actively
involved in sharing and discussion sessions. Most importantly,
they have gained a better understanding of the dementia care after
attending the course.
August 2008
Olympic 2008
We bring in Olympic spirit to JCCPA by holding an “Olympic
2008” on August 15. There are over 40 athletes competed in
4 games. All athletes are energized and tried their best to finish
all games. Medal was awarded to every athlete and they were so
happy to receive it. During flag-raising ceremony accompanied by
national anthem, all athletes are moved by their love of China.
PA Dementia Discussion Forum
To encourage people share their experiences, exchange information
and tips about dementia care, JCCPA has a new initiative – the
PA Dementia Care Discussion Forum. Welcome to post and share
your message! Please go to http://jccpahk.freeforums.org/index.php
July 2008
Cadenza public seminar
A seminar was held on July 8 at Shatin Town Hall to educate the
general public on Dementia. The content includes signs, symptoms,
types, stages, and early detection of dementia and importance
of brain health. Our occupational therapist, Miss Fiona Cheng,
was the speaker and shared her valuable experiences with the
participants. And the next seminar will be held on Oct 17 at
Tai Po Community Centre, the topic is “Brain Health and
Dementia Prevention”. Please call 2696 1249 for enquiry.
Caregiver training course
The JCCPA and The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation jointly
organized a caregiver training course from July 5 to 26, 2008.
Eighteen family members from ten families shared their experiences
and learned skills on dementia care at home from our experts.
The families found the course useful and practical.
June 2008
Carer talk “End-of-life
and late stage dementia care”
The “End-of-life and late stage dementia care” talk
for JCCPA family caregiver was successfully held on 28 June 2008.
Dr Timothy Kwok held a session
on the captioned topic. Besides, our occupational therapist, physiotherapist
and nurse demonstrated some auxiliary aids and products which could be used
in the late stage dementia care. The family caregivers showed interests and
gave positive feedback about the talk.
Nursing care worker visitors from Japan
Over 10 visitors who are nursing care worker from Japan visited
our Centre on 24 June, to know more about the dementia care service
in Hong Kong. Through sharing our mission, philosophy of care
and the characteristics of our environmental design, we hope
to promote the dementia care service in Southeast Asia and around
the world.
Cognitive game book release and cognitive activities training workshop
The “cognitive game book release and cognitive activities
training workshop” was successfully held on 20 June 2008
at the School of Public Health, CHUK, Prince of Wales Hospital.
Over a hundred of people from different elderly service units in
Hong Kong participated into this event. We hope that the newly-
released game book will bring some ideas and stimulations, especially
in terms of the design and selection of cognitive training activities,
to the participants.
Narrative therapy in working with
dementia client’s family
The workshop on “Narrative therapy in working with dementia
client’s family” was successfully held on 6 June 2008.
There were 36 people enrolled. Ms Little Lit from the Hong Kong
Polytechnic University introduced the concepts and theoretical
framework of narrative therapy. Our staff also shared the application
of narrative therapy in working with dementia client’s family.
Participants enjoyed and were inspired by the speaker’s sharing.
May 2008
Effectiveness of calligraphy therapy on cognitive maintenance
study
JCCPA have co-worked with aged homes from March 08 to develop
and start a study on “Effectiveness of calligraphy therapy
on cognitive maintenance”. All participants of the study
had completed the training. We will start on make up and analysis
the
data. We are looking forward to share the result with you soon.
“
Care for Elderly and Brain” dementia education booklet
The “Care for Elderly and Brain” dementia education
booklet is free for general public from last month. General public
are great welcome and support the booklet. Around 40,000 pieces
nearly issued in the first phase. We wish the booklet can promote
the positive face of ageing and care for brain health.
(Newspaper clipping on 5 May 08, Ming Pao Daily)
April 2008
“Care for Elderly and Brain” dementia
education booklet
To promote the positive face of ageing and care for brain health,
JCCPA has successfully published the “Care for Elderly
and Brain” dementia education booklet with the voluntary
assistance from Chun Tian Hua Hua Foundation. This booklet with
the lovely McDull illustrations provides the public an opportunity
to understand more about brain health and care for the elderly.
Also, it is available to everyone for free. If you are interested
in getting this booklet for yourself or more booklets for the
display at your centre, please contact us at 2636 6323.
“ROSE” in Dementia care
training workshop
“
ROSE” in dementia care training workshop was successfully
held on 11 April 2008. In the workshop, the participants who
were professionals in elderly care discussed and shared experiences
concerning the effectiveness of dementia care. Specifically,
the
application of reality orientation, sensory stimulation and exercise
was discussed. All the participants enjoyed the workshop and
gave positive feedbacks about it. Furthermore, they looked forward
to
more similar workshops in the future.
Cadenza educational fair
Cadenza – Public Education event was successfully held on
26 April 2008 at School of Public Health, CHUK, Prince of Wales
Hospital. JCCPA participated into the interactive exhibition and
Dr Timothy Kwok, Director of JCCPA held a seminar titled “New
concepts on brain health”. Our display and seminar attracted
many participants who revealed particular interest in brain health
exercise and cognitive training games.
March 2008
Dementia care training courses
“
Two- day dementia care training course for frontline workers” and “Dementia
care training course for caregivers” were successfully
held in March 2008. The participants of the two courses including
the
families of the dementia patients and the frontline workers enjoyed
the lessons and actively involved in the sharing and discussion
sessions. Most importantly, they have gained a better understanding
of the dementia care after attending the courses.
TV and Radio program
Recently, one of the RTHK TV programs has launched an episode
introducing dementia care at which two of our members were interviewed.
On
the other hand, the Occupational Therapist from our centre, Andy
Cheung was invited by Commercial Radio 1 to talk about the experiences
concerning the care and the home- based training services for
the dementia patients. Both programs provided the general public
an opportunity to know more about dementia. Through the media,
we hope to raise the awareness of the brain health among the
general public.
Staff training workshop for Hong Kong Christian Service Integrated
Home Care Service Team
Invited by Hong Kong Christian Service, JCCPA held a training
workshop for the staff from the Team. At the workshop, the Training
and
Promotion Manager, Ms Connie Yip who was the speaker discussed
and shared experiences regarding the management of the behavioral
problems and communication skills in dementia care with the staff.
If you are interested in organizing such tailor-made training program
concerning the dementia care for your staff, please do not hesitate
to contact Ms Yip at 2636 6323.
Cadenza educational fair
Cadenza – A Jockey Club Initiative for seniors is organizing
a public education event on 26 April 2008 at School of Public Health,
CHUK, Prince of Wales Hospital. The event will include a seminar,
an interactive exhibition, an elderly workshop, etc. Dr Timothy
Kwok, Director of JCCPA will present a seminar titled “New
concepts on brain health” and also our centre will be a part
of the interactive exhibition displaying the dementia- related
information and products. For the details of the event, please
visit the following website: www.cadenza.hk
February 2008
Dementia care for community support – Estates
tour series II
The first round of education and information talk was well received
by different club house in large private residential place and
therefore, JCCPA organize the second round starting from March
08. “Dementia and Home Safety” will be the topic of
this talk. For any interested parties, please feel free to contact
our Training and Promotion Manager, Ms Yip at 2636 6323.
Education and Career Expo 2008
The Education and Career Expo 2008 was held on .... 21-24 February
08 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. An advertorial
of
the professional training in dementia care has been published
on 22 Feb and widely distributed at the Expo. In addition, Ms Connie
Yip, Training and Promotion Manager of JCCPA gave a brief sharing
session at exhibition hall introducing the importance of training
in dementia care service.
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Next Magazine special issue on Home Base Dementia Care
With the courtesy from Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust,
JCCPA had received another opportunities to promote the home base
training
service on TVB Jade Channel on 9 December 2007. The same story
appeared on this episode was adapted to an advertorial to be published
on East Week and Next Magazine on 6 and 7 February 2008.
Chinese New Year Greeting
JCCPA had celebrated Chinese New Year with the members on Feb
1 at the Centre. They cheerfully played games, sang songs and congratulated
each other. Furthermore, a Chinese New Year dinner with family
member was arranged for families of respite care on Feb 3. They
seated around the table and enjoyed the dinner with their family.
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January 2008
Hong Kong Economic Times article published in installments
Hong Kong Economic Times had published “The Scope of Caring
Dementia Person” by installments on special column from 4
January 2008. The director of JCCPA, Prof. Timothy Kwok and the
General Manager of JCCPA, Ms Florence Ho will be the writer of
this special column to share the information concerning dementia
and brain health.
Student visitor from Mainland University
Approximately 20 nursing students from Fudan University Shanghai
visited JCCPA and 10 social work students from different universities
in Mainland, which is co-organized
by Hong Kong Polytechnic University visited JCCPA on 24 Jan
and 31 Jan respectively. By the visit,
they gained a better understanding of the dementia care service
in Hong Kong. In the future, JCCPA will continue our role as
an information hub of dementia care service in Hong Kong and
share our experiences in serving dementia patients as well
as their caregivers with different professionals in Mainland.
Workshop to Dementia caregiver in Shatin District
On 15 Jan 2008, Department of Health (Elderly Health Service),
Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing, Tung Wah Groups of Hospital
(Shatin), SAGE and ELCHK jointly organized a workshop for caregivers
and elders in Shatin District at Shatin Town Hall. Ms Leung Wai
Ha, Assistant District Social Welfare Officer of Shatin (SWD)
and agencies of co-work representatives were invited to officiate
this workshop. In addition, a seminar accompanied with the review
session and games was presented by the Physiotherapist and Occupation
Therapist from the Department of Health at which the 300 participants
enjoyed a lot.
December 2007
Centre X’mas Party
JCCPA had organized a joyful X’mas Party on 20 December
07. The party had a special session for our member to show their
talent
and skill. They sang psalm, christmas carol, and classic popular
songs. Our staff also performed a magic show. They enjoyed
an afternoon which is full of happiness!
PA Dementia Discussion Forum
To encourage people share their experiences, exchange information
and tips about dementia care, JCCPA has a new initiative - the
PA Dementia Care Discussion Forum. The discussion forum contains
a number of forums organized by topic. Welcome to post and share
your message! Go to http://jccpahk.freeforums.org/index.php have
a view!
Seminar on Brain and Musculoskeletal - organized by Social Welfare
Department
Dr Timothy Kwok, Director of JCCPA; Ms Florence Ho, General Manager
of JCCPA and Ms Fiona Cheng, OT of JCCPA had invited by SWD to
be the speakers of the captioned seminar, over 200 audiences from
different elderly settings joined this seminar on 7 December 2007
at North District Town Hall.
Hong Kong Economic Times article
Hong Kong Economic Times had a feature article on “Caring
for people with dementia with heart!” on 4 December 2007.
The article featured the caregiver’s attitude in caring their
demented relative. Ms Jessie Li, the Service Manager of Jockey
Club Centre for Positive Ageing, mentioned the role of caregiver
and
the importance of family support in the caring process.
November 2007
Jockey Club Charitable TV program – JCCPA
Our Home Base Training and Caregiver Support Service has started
from October 2006. During this year, our occupational therapist
offer different training and support for the persons with dementia
throughout Hong Kong. To understand more about this service,
please pay attention to the Jockey Club charitable TV program
on 9 December 2007, 7:00pm at TVB Jade channel.
Centre Outing
JCCPA had organized a great picnic on 24 November at Fanling Lavender
Garden. Around 100 centre members and their caregivers joined the
program. It is a good chance for them to go out for a while and
to keep in touch with the society. We also hold a sport meet. All
participants clapped into the activities and shared happy moment
with their relatives. They enjoyed a day which is full of joy and
fun!
Cadenza – an Elder Friendly
Hong Kong Educational Fair
There were over 1000 participants from community attended the
captioned educational fair on 18 Nov 2007 – Senior Citizen Day. A Jockey
Club Initiative for Seniors – Cadenza had organized the fair
at School of Public Health, CHUK, Prince of Wales Hospital. The
program included seminar, interactive exhibition, elderly workshop
etc. Dr Timothy Kwok, Director of JCCPA presented a seminar “Prevention
of Dementia” and we had joined the interactive exhibition
and displayed dementia information and product.
15th Annual Congress of Gerontology
The JCCPA research team joined the captioned congress on 24 November
07. Dr Kenneth Yuen, Research Officer of JCCPA presented the topic
of “Getting Lost in the community: a phone survey on the
Dementia Population in Hong Kong”.
Caregiver training course
The JCCPA and The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation-Community
Rehabilitation Network jointly organized a caregiver training course
from 10 November to 1 December 2007. During the period, around
10 families met together. They learned the skills on dementia care.
They also shared their experience and learned from each other.
Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau visit
Around 40 nurse students from Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau
visited JCCPA on 10 Nov. They learned a lot and understood the
dementia care service in Hong Kong. JCCPA will continue our role
as an information hub of dementia care service in Hong Kong, Southeast
Asia and Mainland.
October 2007
Hong Kong First Demented Caregiver Forum
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, St. James Settlement,
the Society of Rehabilitation Community Rehabilitation Network
and Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing jointly organized the
First Demented Caregiver Forum in Hong Kong on 6 October 2007.
There were over 80 carers participated the forum. Active discussion
of different related dementia issue was made among the caregiver.
This forum provided a good platform for the caregiver to share
and express their concern over all caring issue.
Visitors from University of Stirling, UK
Two scholars, Dr. Alan Chapman and Ms. Fiona Kelly from the Dementia
Services Development Centre, a world-known dementia centre, University
of Stirling, UK visited our Centre in October 2007 to exchange
the caring issue for demented people among different cultures.
September 2007
One day workshop: Working with people with Mild Cognitive Impairment
(MCI)
The workshop on “Working with people with MCI” successfully
completed on 4 September. There were 80 enrollments. Dr. Vincent
Mok and Dr. Adrian Wong from the Chinese University of Hong Kong
shared their clinical experience in this area and also introduce
a screening tool, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for detecting
persons with MCI. Dr. Kenneth Fong shared with us about the effectiveness
of cognitive training for people with MCI. Participants were enjoyed
and inspired by the speaker’s sharing.
Press Conference on Survey on “Getting
Lost in the community: a Phone survey on the Dementia Population
in Hong Kong”
JCCPA, School of Public Health of the Chinese University of Hong
Kong and Department of Health had jointly conducted a survey on “Getting
Lost in the community: a phone survey on the Dementia Population
in Hong Kong”. A press conference was held on 13 September
2007. According the survey’s finding , more than 20% of respondents
indicated that the person in their care had become lost in the
community at one time or another. Data on senior citizens with
confirmed dementia showed the prevalence rate exceeded 30%. The
press conference was well received by the media. Click here to
view the press release. Click here to view the related information
to prevent elderly’s getting lost.
World Alzheimer’s Day – radio
interview review
21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day. To promote the public’s
concern towards dementia care, the Director of JCCPA, Professor
Timothy Kwok had shared his experience in dementia care in a RTHK
program. Besides, the Research Officer of JCCPA, Dr. Kenneth Yuen
and the Training and Promotion Manager, Miss Connie Yip also had
attended a phone-in program of RTHK radio to answer the enquiries
from general public. To review the program, please click here.
“Seeing Positive Ageing Possible, JCCPA” photo
competition exhibition
The captioned photo competition had completed successfully. Dr.
Wong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Photographic Society, Ms Bonny
Wong and Ms. Imelda Chan from the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Professor
Timothy Kwok from the Chinese University of Hong Kong had selected
all prizewinners from over 120 entries. A photo exhibition were
successfully organized from 26-28 September at Hong Kong Cultural
Centre and attracted over 2000 citizens.
Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment Public Education talk on
28 Sept 2007
There were over 100 participants from community attended the captioned
educational talk. Professor Timothy Kwok and Mr. Elite Chung shared
about the topic on dementia and MCI, how exercise be helped to
prevent cognitive impairment. The attendants asked lot of questions
about brain health etc. To promote brain health, we start brain
action!
August 2007
Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment Public Education talk
JCCPA will organize an education
talk to general public on 28 September 2007 at Hong Kong Cultural
Centre Conference Room II.
Professor Timothy Kwok, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
and Registered Physiotherapist, Mr. Elite Chung will be the
guest speakers. The objective of the talk is to promote the
understanding about dementia and mild cognitive impairment
among general public. For those interested, please click here for
detail.
Dementia education and promotion
plan – Estate
touring series
The first round of education and information talk to the club houses
of large private residential estates had completed successfully.
Over 100 residents attended the talk and understand more about
dementia. The second round of education and information talk
will be organized soon. For any interested parties, please feel
free to contact our Training and Promotion Manager, Ms Yip at
2636 6323.
July 2007
Newspapers feature Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline
in the Elderly (IQCODE)
The Director of JCCPA, Professor Timothy Kwok had interviewed by
the reporter from the Hong Kong Economic Times about the IQCODE.
The related press release was announced on July 9. The Oriental
Daily News and The Sun had released the same news afterward in
July. We have received around 500 valid and completed questionnaire
and over 30% of the elderly suspected of having dementia. . If
you have observed that the elder in your family had displayed significant
decline in memory, click here to try the test.
One Day Training Workshop on Mild Cognitive Impairment
A one day training workshop on ‘Working with people with
Mild Cognitive Impairment’ is to be held on September 4 (Tue)
at Conference Room II, Shatin Hospital. The target participants
would be professional working in the geriatric field. Dr. Vincent
Mok and Dr. Adrian Wong will share their clinical experience and
also introduce a screening tool, Montreal Cognitive Assessment
(MoCA) for detecting persons with MCI. Dr. Kenneth Fong will analyze
the effectiveness of cognitive training for people with Mild Cognitive
Impairment. Our centre staffs will share our experience in working
with people with MCI. 20% discount will be offered for early bird
registration on or before 10 August 07. For those interested to
join the workshop, please click here for
details.
June 2007
Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE)
The Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
(IQCODE) is a screening tool to assess the functioning of the
elderly. If you observe that the elder in your family had displayed
significant decline in memory, click
here to try the test.
7th Anniversary Party of JCCPA
The 7th anniversary party of JCCPA was organized on 23 June at
our day care centre. Over 70 members, caregivers and volunteer
joined together to celebrate and have a good time. The day is
full of joy and fun! We will continue to provide quality dementia
care
service to the elderly suffering from this disease and arouse
the public’s awareness towards dementia.
”
Seeing positive ageing possible”: A Photo Competition
To promote the positive ageing and enhance public awareness towards
dementia and to share joyful and wonderful memories among our users,
JCCPA organize a photo competition in collaboration with the Hong
Kong Photographic Society . The theme is “Seeing Positive
Ageing Possible”. Please click
here to view the detail. For
download enrolment form, click here.
Recreational activity at JCCPA
Over 30 members celebrated the Tuen Ng festival on June 15 by making
sticky rice dumpling together. They very much enjoyed this activity
and shared their happiness with their own family members by sending
the handmade sticky rice dumpling to them.
May 2007
7th Anniversary of JCCPA
The Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (JCCPA) was inaugurated
in June 2000. We adopt a holistic approach and psychosocial model
towards addressing the needs of the people with dementia and their
caregivers in a positive, practical and pragmatic manner. The 7th
anniversary of JCCPA party is to be organized in June 2007. We will
continue providing support and advocacy for the people with dementia.
We also make efforts in raise community awareness towards dementia
.
Visitors from local NGOs
Two local NGOs, Social Service Divison of
Yuen Yune Institute and The SAGE visited our Centre in May 2007 to
understand the dementia care service. Through sharing about our mission
and philosophy of care and our characteristics of the environmental
design, we hope to enhance the dementia care service in Hong Kong.
Caregiver Support Group at JCCPA
A caregiver
support group has been formed. The group member meets once a month
to share their caring stress and to improve the quality
of life of both carers and care recipients An Occupational Therapist
and a social worker will stand by to offer any help to the group
member. For further details, please click here.
April 2007
Dementia education and promotion plan – Estate
touring series
To enhance public awareness on Dementia
and introduce information on Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
care, JCCPA launches
dementia education and promotion program
“ Memory loss =
Dementia?” education and information talk to the club houses
of large private residential estates . Talk and simple screening
test will be provided during the talk. For any interested parties,
please feel free to contact our Training and Promotion Manager,
Ms Yip at 2636 6323.
“The Pulse” in
RTHK
JCCPA was invited by the producer of “The Pulse”, a
RTHK current affair program, to discuss the service for the people
with dementia in Hong Kong. One of our caregiver shared about her
caring experience. To view this program, please click:
http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/tv/thepulse/20070420.html
Jockey Club charity TV program
Jockey Club CARE volunteer team has started providing regular service
to JCCPA since March 2007. Sincere thanks to all volunteers. To
understand more about their service, please watch TV program on
6 May 2007 7:25pm at TVB Jade channel.
Visitors from Beijing media organizations of Mainland China
A group of eight reporters from Beijing media organizations visited
our Centre on April 28 to understand the dementia care service
in Hong Kong. JCCPA will continue encouraging the community in
Hong Kong, Mainland China and South East Asian to use JCCPA as
a model for providing quality service for people with dementia.
March 2007
Jockey Club CARE volunteer team provide regular service in JCCPA
Jockey
Club CARE volunteer team has started providing regular service to
JCCPA since March 2007. Services include group material preparation,
outing for afternoon tea and assist in running leisure group. Regular
volunteer service not only let the volunteer understand more on demented
elder, but also keep good and stable relationship between them and
the volunteers. Sincere thanks to all volunteers.
Elderly Space in RTHK
JCCPA was invited by Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (APIAS),
Lingnan University, and RTHK to record three sessions on a special
study program for elderly. Topics include mild cognitive impairment,
dementia and livelihood tips on dementia. Elder person can learn
more about cognitive problem through radio broadcasting. Increasing
the public awareness towards dementia is one of the objectives of
our publicity program.
Caregiver Support group in JCCPA
To equip family caregivers with knowledge & skill
of dementia care and help the family caregivers search meaning
of care, JCCPA
has started a caregiver support group since March 2007. Occupation
therapist and social worker together with the caregiver to establish
support network and encourage taking part in the mentor program.
Conference Presentation
The Centre Director, Professor Timothy
Kwok and the Research Officer, Mr. Kenneth Yuen was invited to
give a
presentation in “2007
World Congress on Ageing and Dementia in Chinese Communities”.
The topic was “Case Management for early dementia” and “Effectiveness
of day care service for people with dementia”. We hope to
set a close link between research and service in order to benefit
the
persons with dementia, their caregivers as well as the Chinese
communities
Visitors from Peking University
Two psychiatrists from School of Mental Health of Peking University
had visited our Centre and shared many valuable experiences in dementia
care. Active discussion was made to explore the possibility of research
collaboration.
Exhibition on Safety Device for people with dementia
We had participated and set up a booth to display some safety devices
at Annual Scientific Symposium, organized by the SH Ho Fellowships
in Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology, Faculty of Medicine, The
CUHK on 24 March 2007. Bed pressure sensor and other devices to
protect demented elder from the use of restrainer and decrease
the risk harm was showed in the booth.
February 2007
New Year Greeting in JCCPA
JCCPA had a great Chinese
New Year celebration party on Feb 16 at the Centre. The “CARE team”,
volunteer team of Jockey Club joined the party. They assisted our
centre staff to run the
party and had a good time with the elderly. Besides, a family gathering
was arranged for families of respite care residents on the eve
of Chinese New Year. The aim of the program was to promote loving
the elder among different generations. They seated around the table
and enjoyed the meal together with their beloved family. The day
was full of joy!
Clinical attachment from Caritas, Macau
Two staff, Nursing Officer and Occupational Therapist, from Caritas,
Macau had a clinical attachment program in JCCPA on Feb 5 to Feb
7. They learned a lot and warmly shared and exchanged the experience
on dementia care with us. They also highly appreciated our centre
service and the caring model.
Completion of GP course and maid training
The fifth round GP course successfully completed on Feb 8. There
are 50 GPs enrolled the course. The last round GP course will be
held from April 12 to May 3 at the Headquarter of Hong Kong Medical
Association. Besides, maid training started on 18 January 07 and
completed on 12 February 07. There were totally 12 participants and
they actively involved during the lesson.
Hong Kong Economic Time report
Hong Kong Economic Time had a report on assessment of dementia
on 9 February 2007. Professor Timothy Kwok, Director of Jockey
Club of Positive Ageing, mentioned the importance of memory training
for people with mild cognitive impairment of early dementia Click
here to view the newspaper clippings.
Shanghai Fu Dan University nurses visit
Around 40 nurses from Shanghai Fu Dan University nurse visited
JCCPA on Feb 1. They learned a lot and shared the experience on
dementia care with us. They also appreciated our centre service.
January 2007
Workshop to Dementia caregiver in Shatin District
Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing, Department of Health (Elderly
Service Divisions), Tung Wah Groups of Hospital (Shatin), SAGE
and ELCHK jointly organized a workshop to caregiver and elders
in Shatin District on 11 Jan 2007 at Shatin Town Hall. Ms Wong
Ka Wing, District Social Welfare Officer of Shatin, SWD, was invited
to officiate this workshop. Around 700 participants enjoyed the
sharing sessions by Clinical Psychologist, Occupation Therapist
and the exercise session by Physiotherapist.
Radio program introduce Home Base Training program
Commercial Radio I had a
program introduced JCCPA Home Base Training Program on 14 Jan 2007.
Part 1
Part 2
Hospital Authority Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies nurses visit
Over 50 nurses from Hospital Authority
Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies visited JCCPA on 25 Jan 2007.
They warmly shared and exchanged
the experience on dementia care with us.
Press conference of Memory Kit for Elders with Mild Cognitive
Impairment
HKCWC-WCSY Home has successfully developed a memory kit for elders
with Mild Cognitive Impairment with the support from Social Welfare
Department and JCCPA. The Research Department of the JCCPA is responsible
to evaluate its effectiveness. A Launching Ceremony was held on
Jan 27 and was well received by the media. Click
here to view the
newspaper clippings.
Training Invitation by Yan Chai Hospital Wan Shing Memorial Day
Care Centre for the Elderly
JCCPA was invited by Yan Chai Hospital Wan Shing Memorial Day Care
Centre for the Elderly to hold a 4-session training workshops for
the staffs. For those organizations that have interest in organizing
the tailor-made training program relates to dementia care, please
feel free to contact our Training and Promotion manager, Ms Yip
at 2636 6323.
The 3rd round of Pet Therapy to JCCPA service users was successfully
completed on Jan 2007. The study outcome will be announced soon.
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