CS Daily - Survey: 40% Elderly Carers Constantly Feel Stressed HKCS Provides 'Community Respite Services' Trial
As Hong Kong's population continues to age rapidly, the government is promoting 'ageing in place'. However, the lack of comprehensive respite services places a heavy burden on carers hoping to achieve 'ageing in place'. This year, we conducted a 'Community Respite Services Survey' in which 499 carers of the elderly were interviewed by questionnaire and shared the findings at a press conference on October 22. It found that while they have a need for respite services, but lack understanding. Current respite services do not meet their needs in terms of locations, times and application procedures.
Therefore, we recommend the government to strengthen public education on respite services and use technology to improve support measures. Since May this year, we have launched 'Relief Corner' in collaboration with several shops in Shamshuipo, experimenting with a new partnership model of community respite services for the elderly, and hoping to recruit more shops and volunteers. Those interested in volunteering or providing respite spaces can contact the HKCS enquiry line at 98430631.
