'Love·No·Limit' Dementia Friendly Program
In partnership with Hang Lung Properties, we have launched the 'Love·No·Limit' Dementia Friendly Program, working with Amoy Plaza's food and beverage tenants to set up Carers Cafés. The program will offer community respite services for the elderly as well as leisure activities for carers. A dedicated station will also be set up to provide regular cognitive testing and introduce community resources. The launch event was held on 18 June and attended by Ms Sandra Lim, Assistant District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong)1 of the Social Welfare Department, Ms Helen Lau, Deputy Director (Head of Hong Kong Business Operations) of Hang Lung Properties, Ms Karrie Chan, our Deputy Director (Elderly, Rehabilitation & Community), tenant representatives, and several carers.
'Carer Cafés provide me with an opportunity to meet other carers. We encourage each other, share knowledge and experience, and are there to help one another overcome pressures,' said Ying-li, who has been caring for her dementia husband. 'Since the mall provides respite services for the elderly, I can enjoy some me-time for shopping and taking a break.'
Many carers look after the elderly all year round and are inevitably under pressure. Community respite services can give them a break. Last year, we took the lead in cooperating with local shops in Shamshuipo district to launch 'Relief Corner', a community respite service for the elderly. Ms Karrie Chan said, 'This year, we are pleased to partner with Hang Lung to further expand the service to Kwun Tong district, coupled with cognitive assessments. This will not only benefit more elderly members of the community and their carers but also raise public awareness about dementia. Through cross-sector partnership, we can better promote ageing in place and build a carer-friendly community together.'
A dedicated station for cognitive testing and carer consultation will be set up on a monthly basis at Amoy Plaza to provide free cognitive assessments for the community and referral services for individuals in need.
Ms Sandra Lim (6th from Left) is happy to see the collaboration between Hang Lung and HKCS to address the needs of dementia patients' carers; Ms Helen Lau (4th from Left) believes Amoy Plaza plays a crucial role in connecting the community and cooperation with our tenants can bring greater synergies.
Mr Sean Chan (2nd from Left), Founder of Hee Kee Cart Noodle, is one of the participating food and beverage tenants. He considers the establishment of Carer Cafés of great significance.
