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張婆婆懷疑自己患上肌少症 感到恐懼無助 今年68歲的張婆婆懷疑自己患上肌少症，感到恐懼無助：「當我發現自己嘅肌肉日漸消瘦，力量不如以往，我開始擔心起來。我問自己，係咪我真係老咗，定係有啲咩病症？我上網搜尋，發現有一種叫做「肌少症」嘅病。肌少症，即係肌肉量明顯減少，影響到日常生活嘅病症。我讀到呢啲資訊後，心裏頭唔免感到一陣陣嘅恐慌。 我記得以前，我可以輕鬆地提起重物，行長途都唔覺得攰。但而家，就連行去街市買餸都覺得氣喘吁吁。我開始擔心，如果情況繼續惡化，我會唔會連自己日常嘅小事都做唔到？我會唔會變成家人嘅負擔？」 65歲或以上人士中 便有9人患上肌少症 根據「亞洲肌少症工作組」的定義，「肌少症」乃指長者的「骨骼肌」隨 年齡增長而減少，肌力減弱，以及體能表現變差。 人體從40 歲起，骨骼肌 每十年減少約8%；而70 歲後，每十年肌肉的流失率增至15％，年齡越大患肌少症的風險愈高。65歲或以上人士中，便有9人患上肌少症。 保持恆常運動和均衡飲食 是預防肌少症的關鍵 為了預防長者患上肌少症，建議採取綜合性的策略，包括適當的飲食、規律的運動以及定期的健康檢查。高質量的蛋白質攝取對於維持肌肉質量至關重要，建議長者在日常飲食中包含瘦肉、魚類、蛋、乳製品和豆類。此外，每週至少進行30分鐘的中等強度有氧運動，並配合兩天的肌肉力量訓練，可以有效促進肌肉生長和提高肌肉功能。這些運動包括快走、游泳或瑜伽等。定期進行健康檢查也能早期發現並處理可能加速肌肉流失的疾病和狀況，如慢性炎症、荷爾蒙失衡或營養吸收不良。同時，建議長者進行漸進式阻力訓練，例如使用彈力帶、水樽當作啞鈴，或可調校阻力的健身單車等，這些都非常適合長者。 各機構長者康樂活動 社區資源介紹 社區資源介紹 | 長者中心 https://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/pubsvc/elderly/cat_commsupp/elderly_centres/ 各區的長者中心服務目標為地區內的長者及護老者提供多元化及一系列的社區支援服務，幫助長者在社區過著健康、受尊重及有尊嚴的生活，積極參與。會舉辦各種社交活動，包括主題小組、互助小組和參觀活動，以擴展社交網絡和促進互助精神。 社區資源介紹 | 康文署康樂活動 - 活力長者計劃 SmartPLAY (lcsd.gov.hk) 此計劃由康文署推行，鼓勵年滿60歲的長者參加康樂及體育活動，活動包括太極、社交舞、乒乓球和羽毛球等康體活動，幫助長者保持活力，並提升社交互動與身心健康。 社區資源介紹 | 地區康健中心健體運動班 https://www.dhc.gov.hk/tc/general_public.html#scope-of-service 地區康健中心提供的健體運動班旨在訓練必要的體適能元素，特別適合患有高血壓及糖尿病的會員，通過不同輔助工具來強化效果，改善身心健康，並培養健康的生活模式。 如各位想了解更多上述社區資訊，歡迎聯繫上述機構。如想知道香港最新社福資訊記得緊貼我們「舜禹學堂」或有任何問題需協助，歡迎向我們「舜禹學堂」留言查詢，我們會盡力解答並提供適切的協助。 資料來源： 信報新聞：肌少症自我檢測 https://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/3692002/%E8%82%8C%E5%B0%91%E7%97%87%E8%87%AA%E6%88%91%E6%AA%A2%E6%B8%AC 消委會：「肌」不可失! 及早預防肌少症、骨質疏鬆 https://www.consumer.org.hk/tc/article/572-sarcopenia-and-osteoporosis/572-sarcopenia-and-osteoporosis-sarcopenia 長者中心 https://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/pubsvc/elderly/cat_commsupp/elderly_centres/ 康文署康樂活動 - 活力長者計劃 SmartPLAY (lcsd.gov.hk) 地區康健中心健體運動班 https://www.dhc.gov.hk/tc/general_public.html#scope-of-service 圖片來源： ac photo

65歲及以上人士患慢性疾病的比率高達74.6% 有超過20% 患上糖尿病 香港65歲及以上人士患有經西醫診斷的慢性疾病的比率高達74.6%，其中常見的慢性疾病包括高血壓、糖尿病、膽固醇過高、心臟病、癌症、哮喘和中風。 年齡65歲以上的人士當中，有超過20% 患上糖尿病，糖尿病成為一個日益嚴重的健康問題。 社區資源介紹：基督教家庭服務中心護士診所（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://health.cfsc.org.hk/nurseclinic 護士診所由註冊護士為市民作健康評估和提供健康教育，協助預防和及早發現慢性疾病。另提供疾病管理服務，跟進長期病患者的健康進展，並增強其自我管理及家人照顧的能力，並藉此提升市民對健康的關注及實踐健康生活，致力促進全人健康為目標。 服務對象 ： 🔹 長期病患者 (如：高血壓及糖尿病)及其家屬/照顧者 🔹 護老者 或/及 照顧者 🔹 欲了解服務用藥情況人士 🔹 關注個人健康狀況人士 🔹 吸煙人士 服務內容： 🔹 健康風險評估及生活習慣指導 🔹 藥物諮詢和跟進 🔹 制定個人健康管理計劃 🔹 預防長期病患小貼士 🔹 支援長期病患者及其家屬 🔹 專業轉介服務 🔹 戒煙輔導 🔹 健康及營養飲食諮詢 查詢及預約：2950 8101（費用詳情請致電查詢） 社區資源介紹：地區康健中心（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://www.shunyuacademy.com/hk-knowledge/49 地區康健站和地區康健中心也幫助市民管理自己的健康。地區康健中心或地區康健站設有由護士、專職醫療人員、藥劑師、社工和支援人員組成的跨專業團隊。 地區康健中心或地區康健站的護士會為會員進行健康風險評估，如果有需要，便會轉介到地區網絡醫生接受診斷，再經醫生按情況轉介其他專業醫療服務，例如物理治療、足病診療，言語治療、職業治療等，一站式統籌合適的護理流程。 地區康健中心及地區康健站名單： https://www.dhc.gov.hk/tc/index.html 如各位想了解更多上述社區資訊，歡迎聯繫上述機構。如想知道香港最新社福資訊記得緊貼我們「舜禹學堂」或有任何問題需協助，歡迎向我們「舜禹學堂」留言查詢，我們會盡力解答並提供適切的協助。 資料來源： 地區康健中心 https://www.shunyuacademy.com/hk-knowledge/49 基督教家庭服務中心護士診所 https://health.cfsc.org.hk/nurseclinic

On average, more than 3,000 people die of stroke in Hong Kong every year According to government statistics, more than 3,000 people die of stroke in Hong Kong every year, which is the "No. 3 killer" after cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Stroke is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Hong Kong. In 2020, there will be 3,164 stroke-related deaths in Hong Kong, representing a mortality rate of 42.3% (per 100,000 population). The number of people suffering from stroke has increased over the past decade, from 37,800 in 2009-2010 to 57,500 in 2018-2019, an increase of 52%. Seek immediate medical attention for the following warning signs Symptom warnings of stroke include: 🔹 Feeling of numbness/weakness in the face, arms, or legs, especially on one side of the body. 🔹 Sudden crookedness of the mouth and drooling 🔹 Sudden slurring of speech or difficulty in understanding 🔹 Sudden severe headache 🔹 Blurred vision in one or both eyes 🔹 Sudden difficulty with swallowing 🔹 Dizziness, loss of balance, uncoordinated movements of the arms and legs, nausea, and vomiting of unknown origin 🔹 Mini-strokes have the same symptoms as a stroke, but last only a few minutes and then disappear without permanent disability, and the patient may have one or more mini-strokes, which can signal the onset of a true stroke. Community Resources: Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR) "Stay with You" Stroke Carer Support Program (👈 Click here to learn more) HKSR "Stay with You" Stroke Carer Support Program is a service platform from the perspective of the carers. With the support of the Jockey Club's Innovative Power of Social Work, the "Stay with You" Stroke Carer Support Program was established with the aim of supporting carers through an online platform with the assistance of professional social workers and carer volunteers to provide early access to stroke care and rehabilitation. Through the online platform, professional social workers and caregiver volunteers, the program aims to provide caregivers with early support and guidance on stroke care and rehabilitation, as well as access to convenient care resources, so as to help caregivers make good decisions and arrangements for caregiving. Target Group Stroke patients and their caregivers. Main functions of the information network: 🔹 Stroke knowledge 🔹 Information on discharge care for stroke patients 🔹 Information on home exercise skills Introduction to Community Resources: SWD's "Carers' Information Network" (👈 Click here to learn more) The Social Welfare Department (SWD) has launched the "Carers' Information Network" (CIN), which aims to enhance the carers' understanding of the resources available to them and to encourage them to seek help when needed. The Carer InfoNet aims to enhance carers' awareness of available resources and encourage them to seek assistance when necessary. The website covers services for the elderly and persons with disabilities, caring skills, community activities and resources for carers. If you would like to know more about the above community information, please contact the above organizations. If you want to know the latest social welfare information in Hong Kong, please remember to follow us closely or if you have any questions or need assistance, please leave a message to us and we will try our best to answer your questions and provide you with appropriate assistance. Source: Wisdom Path https://www21.ha.org.hk/smartpatient/SPW/zh-HK/Disease-Information/Disease/?guid=29ac1219-3d68-4378-a2bd-09e111da3650 Staying with you. Stroke Caregiver Support Program https://mystrokeguide.hksr.org.hk/ SWD's Carer Information Network https://www.shunyuacademy.com/hk-knowledge/152 Image Source: Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/volunteers-helping-elderly-people_8398831.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=8&uuid=483de672- e1e3-478c-818f-66acc3d42b78

Starting from December 13, 2023, elderly people aged 65 or above can make a booking through the Government's online booking platform to receive XBB vaccine at the New Crown Vaccination Station of private clinics or designated general outpatient clinics of the HA on December 14 to complete the initial dose or additional booster. In addition, designated specialist outpatient clinics under HA and designated elderly health centers under DH will also provide XBB vaccine to patients and members from December 14 onwards. Target: Adults residing in residential care homes or elders aged 65 or above. Venue: New Crown Vaccination Station of private clinics or designated general out-patient clinics under the Hospital Authority (HA). How to receive XBB vaccination: 🔹 Private clinic Crown Vaccination Station Booking: Online booking (booking.covidvaccine.gov.hk); or contact the private clinic directly to arrange vaccination. 🔹 Designated general out-patient clinics under HA 🔹 Appointment: Booking must be made online (booking.covidvaccine.gov.hk) 🔹 Specialist out-patient clinics for follow-ups Patients can approach the healthcare staff on site. List of new XBB vaccination sites (👈 Click here to learn more) https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/xbb_venues_dec2023.pdf Documents to bring on the day of vaccination: 🔹 Proof of Identity 🔹 Appointment Confirmation SMS or Photocopy of Enrollment Confirmation Fee: Free. Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Free seasonal influenza vaccination for eligible groups:

HA's Glaucoma Treatment Collaboration Programme (GTCP) provides an option for stabilized glaucoma patients currently receiving treatment at ophthalmology specialist outpatient clinics (SOPCs) to receive private specialist medical care in the community and to choose a participating private ophthalmologist to follow up on their glaucoma condition. Target beneficiaries: Glaucoma patients who are currently receiving treatment at ophthalmology specialist outpatient clinics (SOPCs) and are in stable condition. Participation Methods: HA will send invitation letters to eligible patients in batches, and patients do not need to apply on their own. Selection Criteria: HA will invite eligible patients to participate in the Program in phases according to the date of their first glaucoma consultation at the ophthalmology specialist outpatient clinics in order of priority. 🔹 Stable condition 🔹 1 year or more from the date of follow-up consultation 🔹 Follow-up consultation at least once every 16 weeks in the past year Program Description: Each patient is entitled to up to 4 subsidized consultations per year, including specific glaucoma medications, and up to 1 visual field examination and 1 optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning service per year by a private ophthalmologist. Fees: Participating patients are only required to pay the equivalent of HA's specialist outpatient services per visit - currently $80 per visit, $15 per drug and $80 per examination. Remarks: Recipients of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance, holders of Certificates of Full or Partial Medical Fee Waivers or recipients of Old Age Living Allowance aged 75 or above are entitled to the same fee waiver arrangements as those for HA services. Enquiries: For more information, patients are welcome to call the Program Hotline at 2300 6688 or email to glaucomappp@ha.org.hk. The hotline operates from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday. For more information, please contact the above organizations. If you want to know the latest social welfare information in Hong Kong, please stay tuned to our "Sunyu Academy". If you have any questions or need assistance, please leave a message to our "Sunyu Academy" and we will try our best to answer your questions and provide you with appropriate assistance. Source: Glaucoma Treatment Collaboration Program of the Hospital Authority. https://www4.ha.org.hk/ppp/ppp-programmes/glaucomappp/programme-intro for more information: Specialist Services of the Hospital Aid Society (HAS) www.shunyuacademy.com/hk-knowledge/108 The Community Chest Cataract Surgeries Subsidy Scheme https://www.shunyuacademy.com/hk-knowledge/129 Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Cataract Surgeries Subsidy Scheme https://www.shunyuacademy.com/hk-knowledge/44

Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Charitable Foundation - Tsuen Wan Council and Hong Kong Adventist Hospital - Tsuen Wan announced on 24 October 2023 the launch of the "2023-24 Charitable Heart Disease Project", which provides full subsidy for balloon coronary angioplasty (a.k.a. "Tomobojie") to eligible patients. The program covers pre-operative consultations and required tests, Tomobayashi surgery and post-operative consultations on a first-come-first-served basis. Application Period: From October 24, 2023 to January 31, 2024 (while stocks last) Eligibility: 1. Hong Kong Permanent Resident 2. CSSA recipients or low-income earners who pass the means test of the Samaritan Fund 3. medically certified to be suffering from coronary heart disease 4. Waiting for Tombo Surgery in Hospital Authority hospitals 5. be in stable health condition (if taking medication for a long period of time, a medical report is required) 6. must have enrolled in the Hong Kong Government's "Health Link" scheme Remarks: Completion of admission on or before January 31, 2024 Assets and income calculation: Please refer to the Samaritan Fund Means-tested Income Limits (👈 click here to learn more) https://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_index.asp?content_id=254525 Applicants are required to declare the Median Monthly Domestic Household Income (MMDHI) and household assets by household size. Documents required for application: 🔹 A copy of the applicant's Hong Kong Identity Card 🔹 Medical history report (if chronically ill, e.g. hypertension, diabetes, etc.) 🔹 Copy of residential address proof within the last 3 months 🔹 Copy of all bank account records for the past 12 months 🔹 Copies of follow-up certificates issued by Hospital Authority hospitals 🔹 A copy of the notification letter for "Tombo" surgery issued by Hospital Authority hospitals within the last 6 months 🔹 Copy of documentary proof of receipt of CSSA or Samaritan Fund How to apply: Complete the application form together with the required documents and submit it in the following manner. 🔹 Whatsapp: 64623292 🔹 Email: foundation@twah.org.hk Enquiries: Tel: 64623292 If you would like to know the relevant information, please feel free to contact the above organizations. If you want to know the latest social welfare information in Hong Kong, please remember to follow us closely. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to leave a message to us and we will try our best to answer your questions and provide you with appropriate assistance. Source of information: Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Charitable Heart Disease Program https://www.twah.org.hk/tc/promotions/2023-24-charity-cardiac-program