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香港有超過 21 萬人住在劏房，其中約 9500戶 為長者戶。劏房長者戶多為獨居，長者戶中，獨老戶比例為 55.8%，雙老戶比例為 43.3%。 香港政府針對劏房長者戶的支援措施： 1. 社區客廳（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://www.swd.gov.hk/storage/asset/section/575/sc/CLR/CLR_Programme_Brief_c_202312.pdf 社區客廳會提供共享廚房、飯廳及用以做功課、舉辦興趣班和集體活動的共用空間，為「劏房」戶提供額外生活空間；提供資訊及舉辦講座，按需要把服務對象轉介接受合適的社區服務。 2. 現金津貼試行計劃（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://www.cashallowance.gov.hk/tc/index.html 為紓緩基層家庭因長時間輪候公屋而面對的生活困難合資格的市民每月提供現金津貼。 3. 過渡性房屋計劃（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://www.hb.gov.hk/tc/policy/housing/policy/transitional/tenantapplications.html 向長期輪候公屋或有迫切住屋需要的市民提供適切住所作過渡之用。希望在租期內，提供一個較好的居住環境和服務配套予基層市民。 4. 簡約公屋（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://www.hb.gov.hk/tc/policy/housing/policy/light_public_housing/index.html 為了快速提供公共租住房屋，以解決香港公屋不足的問題，並改善居住於不適切居所的市民的生活環境和質素。 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： 社會福利署「社區客廳試行計劃」 https://www.swd.gov.hk/storage/asset/section/575/sc/CLR/CLR_Programme_Brief_c_202312.pdf 現金津貼試行計劃 https://www.cashallowance.gov.hk/tc/index.html 過渡性房屋計劃 https://www.hb.gov.hk/tc/policy/housing/policy/transitional/tenantapplications.html 簡約公屋 https://www.hb.gov.hk/tc/policy/housing/policy/light_public_housing/index.html

在香港，為了滿足行動不便人士的需求，特別是長者和殘疾人士，有多個機構提供專門的交通和護送服務。這些服務旨在確保這些群體能夠安全且方便地前往醫療機構、參加社交活動或完成日常任務。 以下是一些提供此類服務的機構： 1. 醫院管理局非緊急救護車運載服務 （👈點擊此處了解更多） https://www.jcafc.hk/uploads/docs/Lesson3-20.pdf 主要為老人日間醫院病人、出院病人（住院或到急症室接受治療後的病人）及專科門診病人提供點對點（即住所往返醫院或專科診所）的運送服務。服務對象主要為未能使用公共巴士、的士、復康巴士等交通工具的行動不便病人。 2. 香港復康會（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://www.rehabsociety.org.hk/transport/rehabus/zh-hant/ 提供復康巴士和易達巴士服務，專為行動不便的人士設計，包括點對點服務和固定路線服務。 3. 聖雅各福群會（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://cc.sjs.org.hk/zh-hant/our_services/detail/44 透過愛心小巴服務，為需要覆診的長者提供交通支援，服務範圍包括港島區及新界西。 4. 冠忠無障礙復康穿梭巴士（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://www.kcbh.com.hk/rehabus.php 為輪椅使用者及照顧者提供固定路線的交通接載服務。 5. 🔹 鑽的（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://diamondcab.com.hk/zh/ 🔹星群的士（👈點擊此處了解更多） https://syncab.com.hk/ 24小時提供點對點的交通服務，專為輪椅使用者及照顧者設計。 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： 醫院管理局非緊急救護車運載服務 https://www.jcafc.hk/uploads/docs/Lesson3-20.pdf 香港復康會 https://www.rehabsociety.org.hk/transport/rehabus/zh-hant/ 聖雅各福群會 https://cc.sjs.org.hk/zh-hant/our_services/detail/44 冠忠無障礙復康穿梭巴士 https://www.kcbh.com.hk/rehabus.php 鑽的 https://diamondcab.com.hk/zh/ 星群的士 https://syncab.com.hk/

香港65歲以上人口 預2039年達252萬 根據政府統計處的數據， 2039年，香港65歲以上的人口預估將達到252萬，佔總人口的三分之一。香港社會將持續高齡化，長者基本生活支援將面臨更大的需求和壓力，特別是醫療護理方面的照顧。 6成香港長有意移居大灣區生活 深圳和廣州佔最多 研究調查顯示， 6成受訪的65歲或以上香港人有興趣在大灣區生活，其中選擇深圳和廣州的人最多，分別佔22.6%和18.2%。其他選擇包括中山（13.9%）和珠海（12.8%）。因此，大灣區退休將成為未來的趨勢。 長者移居深圳生活 可繼續享有政府社會保障津貼 如長者領取政府福利津貼如長生津、生果金、醫療券、綜援，有意移居深圳生活點做好？ 對於有意移居深圳的香港長者，以下是一些有用的資訊和建議： 1.廣東計劃（在港領取長者生活津貼及生果金人士適用） https://www.swd.gov.hk/gds/ 設有高齡津貼及長者生活津貼，為選擇移居廣東省的合資格香港居民，每月提供現金津貼 無須每年返港，只要在每一個付款年度內居住在廣東滿60天，便可領取全年津貼 2.綜援長者廣東及福建省養老計劃（在港領取綜援人士適用） https://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/pubsvc/socsecu/comprehens/portableco/ 向符合申請資格並選擇到廣東或福建省養老的綜援受助長者繼續提供現金援助 每月發放1次的綜援標準金額及每年發放1次的長期個案補助金，但不會獲發特別津貼或其他援助金（例如租金津貼、特別膳食津貼、交通費用津貼）。如受助人不幸去世，負責其殮葬事宜的親友，可向社署申請殮葬費津貼。 醫療 醫療券- 特點- 香港大學深圳醫院計劃 https://www.hcv.gov.hk/tc/shenzhen/highlights.html 香港大學深圳醫院11個指定的診療中心（家庭醫學全科門診、體檢中心、急診科、骨科、眼科、牙科、中醫科、內科、婦科、外科及康復科門診），以及香港大學深圳醫院屬下華為荔枝苑社區健康服務中心 長者醫療券大灣區試點計劃： 提供綜合服務（全部均有提供牙科服務）：深圳新風和睦家醫院 只提供牙科服務：深圳巿羅湖區的深圳愛康健口腔醫院、深圳巿福田區的深圳紫荊口腔門診部／深圳朱勝吉口腔門診部 如目前病人若要從內地由救護車運送來港治療，須於關口「轉車」，經本港救護車轉送公立醫院。 申請跨境運送病人服務方法： 如當事人或其親屬於內地受傷或發病需返港就醫並召喚救護車，可致電香港入境處協助在外香港居民小組查詢安排（852-1868) ，或於抵達香港管制站後向當值人員要求協助。按現行安排，救護車會將病人從管制站送往就近的香港醫院接受治療。 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： 香港財經時報6成香港退休人士｜首選移居深圳及廣州！6項建議：跨境提取強積金｜大灣區可用醫療券 https://www.businesstimes.com.hk/articles/143522/ 醫療券- 特點- 香港大學深圳醫院計劃 https://www.hcv.gov.hk/tc/shenzhen/highlights.html 廣東計劃（在港領取長者生活津貼及生果金人士適用） https://www.swd.gov.hk/gds/ 綜援長者廣東及福建省養老計劃（在港領取綜援人士適用） https://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/pubsvc/socsecu/comprehens/portableco/

現時社會上有眾多經濟困難的長者，他們透過領取綜援解決生活經濟所需，當中，綜援受助人可以擁有牙科津貼的資助項目幫助他們解決牙科醫療費用的問題，但致於此項目的申請對象、申請程序、提供的服務和服務地點又是什麼，現向大家介紹如何申請牙科津貼。

對於行動不便或有特定健康狀況的長者來說，到理髮店可能會是一大挑戰。然而，許多長者由於關節僵硬、背痛或其他身體限制，難以彎曲身體以達到足夠的角度剪腳甲。其實有不同的社福機構提供剪髮與修甲服務，讓長者不僅感受到社會的關懷，也能享受到專業和貼心的照顧。 提供修甲服務機構： 地區的康健中心（👈點擊此處了解更多） 政府資助、非政府機構營運的基層醫療服務，包括健康推廣、疾病預防管理及醫療支援。由於糖尿病患者較容易併發足部及灰甲問題，若經醫生證實確診糖尿病，將視乎情況轉介至康健中心的合作私營足病診療師，會員只需付補貼價格$150便可接受專職醫療服務。 地區康健站服務流程及價錢： 1. 成為會員（免費，需預約並親臨康健站登記） 2. 健康風險評估（免費） 3. 若評估為有健康風險人士，轉介醫生作篩查、診斷及醫務諮詢（補貼$250，差額自付） 4. 醫生確診慢性疾病，轉介合作的私營足病診療師治療（每節$150，上限6次，之後須全額付費） https://www.dhc.gov.hk/tc/healthcare_service_providers.html 收費詳情請向機構查詢。 基督教家庭服務中心足病診療服務（👈點擊此處了解更多） 為患有足部皮膚問題、趾甲問題、足部感染、糖尿足及下肢疾病人士按情況提供評估、護理及治療。亦為患有足底問題人士提供訂造矯型鞋墊服務，以減低足低下肢的變形問題。 查詢電話：2950 8101 開放時間： 星期五(隔週) 9:00am-1:00pm ; 2:00pm-7:30pm https://health.cfsc.org.hk/podiatry#4 收費詳情請向機構查詢。 銀助手上門修甲護理服務（👈點擊此處了解更多） 提供個別到戶及團體服務，為長者解決灰甲、嵌甲、厚甲、皮膚乾燥的護理問題。 查詢及預約電話：6548 8523 https://www.silverhub.hk/734737188108 收費詳情請向機構查詢。 提供上門剪髮服務機構： 聖雅各福群會「 到戶理髮 」 服務（👈點擊此處了解更多） 為體弱行動不便的長者及傷殘人士提供理髮服務、整理儀容，使他們能有尊嚴地生活，回復其生存意欲；藉此扶助護老者及家人，助解其照顧困難。 查詢電話：2835 4361 收費詳情請向機構查詢。 https://charityservices.sjs.org.hk/charity/elderlyservices 長者義剪服務 - 義剪無邊界（👈點擊此處了解更多） 為65歲以上或行動不方便人士提供免費上門義務剪髮服務，同時我們亦免費為各長者院舍或日間長者中心提供到院義剪服務，費用全免。 WhatsApp 6851 0448 https://www.facebook.com/p/%E9%95%B7%E8%80%85%E7%BE%A9%E5%89%AA%E6%9C%8D%E5%8B%99-%E7%BE%A9%E5%89%AA%E7%84%A1%E9%82%8A%E7%95%8C-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%8D%80-100064557557845/?locale=fa_IR&paipv=0&eav=AfbIgK4uNQlxmrGdL4GNmDpYvqqNPTQSArPw6vOkMPMeOMfXn138Vy2CRPKLsT0ygyA&_rdr 銀助手上門剪髮服務（👈點擊此處了解更多） 為行動不便長者提供上門剪髮服務 查詢及預約電話：6548 8523 收費詳情請向機構查詢。 https://www.silverhub.hk/page 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： 地區的康健中心 https://www.dhc.gov.hk/tc/healthcare_service_providers.html 基督教家庭服務中心足病診療服務 https://health.cfsc.org.hk/podiatry#4 銀助手 https://www.silverhub.hk/ 聖雅各福群會「 到戶理髮 」 服務 https://charityservices.sjs.org.hk/charity/elderlyservices 長者義剪服務 - 義剪無邊界 https://www.facebook.com/p/%E9%95%B7%E8%80%85%E7%BE%A9%E5%89%AA%E6%9C%8D%E5%8B%99-%E7%BE%A9%E5%89%AA%E7%84%A1%E9%82%8A%E7%95%8C-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%8D%80-100064557557845/?locale=fa_IR&paipv=0&eav=AfbIgK4uNQlxmrGdL4GNmDpYvqqNPTQSArPw6vOkMPMeOMfXn138Vy2CRPKLsT0ygyA&_rdr

修訂日期：2024年3月27日 中華電力於2024年透過「中電社區節能基金」撥款 5,000萬港元推出「基層家庭電費補助計劃」，向供電範圍內5萬個有需要家庭（65歲或以上的獨居或雙老長者、低收入家庭及殘疾人士）每戶提供600港元的電費資助；及向2萬個劏房住戶每戶提供1,000港元的電費資助，以減輕有需要家庭的生活負擔。 受惠對象： 類別一：年滿65歲或以上獨居/雙老長者 類別二：低收入人士 類別三：殘疾人士 類別四：檔房住戶 申請資格： 此計劃分開四個類別形式申請而且所有類別人士都必須持有有效香港身份證，取得香港居民身份不少於一年。及在香港居住滿一年。居住地址亦必須要為中電供電範圍內。 類別一：年滿65歲或以上獨居/雙老長者並同時領取以下其中一項社會津貼 🔹 領取綜援 🔹 長者生活津貼 類別二：低收入人士 低收入人士正領取以下其中一項社會津貼 🔹領取在職家庭津貼 🔹 領取綜援 🔹 領取全額書簿津貼 🔹 幼稚園及幼兒中心學費減免計劃全免學費 類別三：殘疾人士 需要正在領取以下其中一項證明或者社會津貼 🔹 殘疾人士登記證 🔹 現正領取綜援計劃下的交通補助金 🔹 領取傷殘津貼 類別四：檔房住戶 受惠人需符合以下所有申請條件 🔹 居住於環境惡劣的分間樓宇於劏房單位 🔹 該單位為中電供電的樓宇 🔹 該單位內沒有中電獨立電錶 申請所須文件（長者、低收入家庭及殘疾人士類別適用）： 🔹 受惠人士香港身份證 🔹 電費單副本 (需完整顯示居住地址、電力賬戶註冊客戶英文姓名及編賬號碼) 🔹 根據申請類別提供相關的證明文件及編號（綜援、殘疾人士登記證、長者生活津貼等等） 申請所須文件（劏房住戶類別適用）： 受惠人士香港身份證 🔹居住地址證明 🔹個人港元儲蓄賬戶的銀行副本 (銀行存摺首頁、月結單或電子月結單) 資助金額： 🔹 5萬個有需要家庭（65歲或以上的獨居或雙老長者、低收入家庭及殘疾人士）每戶提供600港元的電費資助。 🔹 向2萬個劏房住戶每戶提供1,000港元的電費資助。 申請期限及發放時間： 申請方法： 受惠人士必須經由已參與本計劃的社福機構或立法會議員或區議員提名及遞交申請。 的非政府機構詳細名單，請參閱以下網址： https://www.clp.com.hk/zh/community/underprivileged-families-electricity-subsidies-programme 查詢： 2678 2633 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： 中電基層家庭電費補助計劃 https://www.clp.com.hk/zh/community/underprivileged-families-electricity-subsidies-programme 圖片來源： istock

21% of elderly people in Hong Kong have below-normal vision An organizational study found that 21% of the elderly in Hong Kong have below-normal vision, with 1,774 elderly people aged 60 or above being screened between 2011 and 2016. Elderly people in Tuen Mun, in particular, had more serious vision problems, while those in Sha Tin had a relatively better performance, with only 9% of them having below-normal vision. Recommended annual checkup after age 50 Our eyes are the windows to our souls, and if they are not properly treated, our world can become a dark place. Most people know how to do annual checkups for their bodies, but they often neglect the need for regular eye checkups. Even if they have healthy eyes when they are young, they may still suffer from some "old age diseases" as a result of ageing. With the advancement of time and society, the need to use our eyes is becoming more and more frequent, so we should pay more attention to protecting our eyes. After the age of 40, healthy eyes should be examined at least once every two years, including dilated pupils to observe the retina and macula, and once a year after the age of 50. Community Resources: Hong Kong Medical Aid Society Eye Service (👈Click here to learn more) Specialized ophthalmology services provided by the Hong Kong Medical Assistance Society (HKMAHS) Medical Services, with ophthalmologists stationed at the HKMAHS Eye Clinic in Tsz Wan Shan, services include: 🔹 Ophthalmology Specialist Service 🔹 Eye health check-ups 🔹 Eye examination for various types of eye diseases 🔹 Simple eye treatment 🔹 Minor Surgery 🔹 If follow-up treatment is required, ophthalmologists will refer patients to the Government Eye Specialist Clinics Appointment and Enquiry Number: 2776 9081 http://www.projectconcern.org.hk/zh-hant/node/118 Community Resources: The Hong Kong Society for the Blind General Eye and Low Vision Centre (👈Click here to learn more) Scope of Services 🔹 Diagnostic and therapeutic services by ophthalmologists 🔹 Daytime eye surgery service 🔹 Optometrists' optometric examination services 🔹 Low vision examination and prescription of low vision devices 🔹 Daytime eye surgery service 🔹 Amblyopia and Strabismus Correction Service 🔹 Optical Fitting Service for Spectacles and Contact Lenses for Medical Purposes 🔹 Eye surgery subsidy for patients with financial difficulties (subject to the availability of donation) 🔹 Visual Health Screening Service (Group application only) General Eye and Low Vision Centre (General Association) Tel: 3723 8272 Whatsapp Appointment Number: 5667 5904 General Eye and Low Vision Centre (Yuen Long) Tel: 3955 3393 Whatsapp Appointment Number: 6792 3920 https://www.hksb.org.hk/tc/ Community Resources: Sik Sik Yuen The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Eye and Vision Centre (👈Click here to learn more) The scope of examination includes: vision and refraction examination, visual function examination and eye health examination. Our optometrists provide a wide range of checkups according to clinical needs, such as detailed questioning, visual acuity and refraction, binocular coordination, color vision screening, visual field analysis, intraocular pressure measurement, and internal and external eye health. Fundus photography and referral services will be provided if necessary. For appointment and enquiries, please call 2329 8622. https://www2.siksikyuen.org.hk/zh-HK/medical-services/overview/sik-sik-yuen-the-hkpolyu-optometry-centre Community Resources: St. James Settlement Wood Integrated Hearing and Vision Center (👈) (Click here to learn more) Through public education, initial vision screening and eye examination, participants can learn about their own vision health; help those in need to choose suitable glasses or referral specialists to continue to follow up, improve the inconvenience caused by vision deterioration and reduce the chance of falling. For appointment and enquiries, please call 2835 4380 ｜ 9405 3807 https://www.hoc.sjs.org.hk/opticalservices If you would like to know more about the above community 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 or if you have any questions or need any 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 The Hong Kong Society for the Blind General Eye and Low Vision Centre https://www.hksb.org.hk/tc/ Hong Kong Medical Aid Society Ophthalmic Service http://www.projectconcern.org.hk/zh-hant/node/118 Sik Sik Yuen Hong Kong Polytechnic University Eye and Vision Centre https://www2.siksikyuen.org.hk/zh-HK/medical-services/overview/sik-sik-yuen-the-hkpolyu-optometry-centre St. James' Settlement Wood Integrated Hearing and Vision Center https://www.hoc.sjs.org.hk/opticalservices

There are more than 530,000 persons with disabilities in Hong Kong and more than half of them are aged 60 or above. According to the statistics of the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), there are more than 530,000 persons with disabilities in Hong Kong and more than half of them are aged 60 or above, amounting to 58.9%. The allowances currently provided by the Government to support people with disabilities are divided into the Normal and Higher Disability Allowance (HDA), with the recipients receiving either a monthly cash allowance of $2,070 or $4,140, and there are about 170 000 recipients at present, accounting for about one-third of the total number of people with disabilities in Hong Kong. In fact, there are quite a number of organizations in the community that support the needs of people with disabilities. Apply for subsidy for purchasing rehabilitation equipment: 🔹 Self-Reliance Foundation Powerchair for Self-Reliance Fund (👈Click here to learn more)🔹 The Powerchair for Self-Reliance Fund was set up with the support of the Medical Assistance Fund of the Community Chest to assist low-income non-CSSA persons with physical disabilities in Hong Kong by alleviating the financial burden of purchasing a power wheelchair and the related accessories, and helping a group of four-wheeled persons with disabilities to purchase their own wheelchairs and accessories. It also helps the four-wheeled friends to live independently and integrate into the community. ‍ Enquiry hotline: 3165 8337‍ Remarks: The Fund is open for application throughout the year, and people in need can make enquiries with the Society for the Empowerment of People with Disabilities through registered social workers. 🔹 Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth Ho Kam Yung Fund (👈Click here to learn more)‍ To help people with disabilities whose lives are affected by physical disabilities or sudden accidents to pay for their rehabilitation-related expenses and purchase the necessary rehabilitation supplies and equipment. Types of subsidy: ‍Rehabilitation materials and supplies, including electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, commode chairs, prostheses, minor household repairs and modifications, and repair of electric wheelchairs. ‍ Enquiry hotline: 2338 5111 ‍ Remarks: The Fund is open for application all year round, and those in need are welcome to enquire with the Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth. ‍🔹Social Welfare Department (SWD) is now receiving CSSA. Recipients can apply to SWD for subsidy to purchase rehabilitation items and equipment. (e.g. manual wheelchair, electric wheelchair, etc.). For details of application, please contact the case social worker. Rental of rehabilitation equipment: ‍🔹 Jockey Club "a Home" Elderly Technology Education and Rental Service (👈 Click here to learn more) ‍ The Rental Team will conduct a comprehensive assessment on the service user's ability of self-care, health condition, physical functioning, cognitive ability and the risk of the home environment. The service team will conduct a comprehensive assessment on the service users' self-care ability, health condition, physical functioning, cognitive ability and risk of the home environment, etc. Based on the assessment results, the team will rent suitable ageing-friendly technological equipment, such as mobility aids, electric beds, smart sensors, etc. ...... for the service users to use at home in order to assist them in their nursing care, rehabilitation and daily living, with a view to facilitating ageing in the community. The service team also conducts regular case visits and assessment, and arranges for more suitable ageing technology devices for the service users according to their latest conditions, so as to provide continuous support to them. ‍ Service targets: ‍ Elderly people aged 60 or above (with priority given to support elderly patients who have just been discharged from hospitals, singleton elders, double-elderly families and elders with long-term care needs). ‍ Enquiry hotline: 3153 5252‍🔹 Hong Kong Wheelchair Aid Service (👈 click here to learn more)‍ Provides short-term free loan of adaptive aids for a short period of time to strengthen the support to the public during rehabilitation. Items available for loan include: wheelchairs, walking frames, canes, bowel chairs, etc. ‍ Enquiry hotline: 2194 9600 ‍ Home modification/home assessment/care service: ‍🔹Hong Kong PHAB Association's "Living in Peace and Happiness" Life Enhancement Program (👈 Click here to learn more) ‍ Provide safe home environment assessment and advice on suitable home environment to eligible persons with disabilities. ‍ Provide home safety assessment and suggest suitable home modifications, e.g. installing handrails, converting bathtubs into tubs, widening doorways, converting low steps into sloping platforms, etc. ‍ Enquiry hotline: 2551 4161 ‍ Remarks: Applications are accepted all year round and must be referred by registered social workers. 🔹 Enhanced Home and Community Care Services (EHCCS) of SWD (👈Click here to learn more)👈 EHCCS provides home-based community care services for frail elders aged 60 or above who are assessed to be suitable for receiving community care services or residential care services under the Standardized Care Need Assessment Mechanism for Elderly Services. A series of care and support services are provided to help them continue to age in place as far as possible and maintain optimal mobility, and to provide various kinds of support and assistance to their carers. Applicants may make enquiries, apply and receive referrals from the following units in the service area: ‍ Integrated Family Service Centres/Integrated Services Centres, Medical Social Service Units, District Elderly Community Centres/Neighborhood Elderly Centres/Elderly Activity Centres. 🔹 St. James' Settlement Integrated Home Safety Services for the Elderly (👈Click here to learn more)👈Provide eligible elders with home maintenance, complimentary electrical appliances, and on-site haircuts, etc., Integrated Services for the Elderly Home Safety (Including: Installation of handrails, non-slip mats/anti-slip stickers for the bathrooms, shower chairs, installation of wireless flashing light door clocks, and flashing light amplified home telephones, (including: installation of handrails, bathroom mats/slip sheets, shower chair, installation of wireless flashing door bell, flashing amplified home phone, electricity repair, water supply and drain repair, electrical appliances repair, etc.)‍ Enquiry: 2831 3283‍ Remarks: Applications are accepted throughout the year, and applicants must be referred by a registered social worker. ‍If you would like to know more about the above community 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 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: News MagazineIntegrating social resources to improve the lives of people with disabilitiesSelf-Reliance AssociationElectric Wheelchair for Self-Reliance FundHong Kong Federation of Handicapped YouthHok Kam Yung FundJockey Club "a Home "Ageing Technology Education and Rental ServiceHong Kong Wheelchair Aid ServiceHong Kong PHAB Association "Living in Peace "Life Improvement ProjectSocial Welfare DepartmentEnhancement of Domiciliary and Community Care ServicesSt. James SettlementIntegrated Home Safety Service for Senior Citizens

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