Shamshuipo Day Care Centre for the Elderly

Introduction

"Shamshuipo Day Care Centre for the Elderly" (SSPDE), formerly known as "Lotus Day Care Centre for the Elderly", was established in 2002 to provide services in So Uk Estate. Upon the redevelopment of So Uk Estate in 2012, the centre was moved to the current service premises in Un Chau Estate. 

By adopting the principles of "continuum care" and "community care", and with "client-centre" as the service goal, we aim at enabling frail seniors to maintain an optimal level of functioning by day care services to meet the nursing, rehabilitation and social needs, thereby improving their quality of life. We also provide support to caregivers of the seniors to enhance their confidence, ability in performing care duties and relieving their stress.

Service Target

People living in Shamshuipo district and meet the following criteria: 

• aged 60 or above;
• being disabled and frail to the extent that needs personal care and nursing care;
• stable medical condition without infectious disease;
• suitable in group lives, no aggressive or violent behaviour;
• family members of the service users are unable to provide full-time care to the service user during day time;
• non-bedridden patients; 
• has been assessed by the Standardized Care Need Assessment Mechanism for the Elderly Service of Social Welfare Department. 

Application Procedure

Family Service Centres	Medical Social Work Unit	District Elderly Community Centre / Neighborhood Elderly Centre
Referral
Interview and Assessment by Standardized Care Need Assessment Mechanism for Elderly Services of Social Welfare Department
Eligible Applicant
On the waiting list of "Day Care Centre for the Elderly" Elderly
Allocation of Service
Our staff informs the applicant to arrange interview and provide services

Withdrawal

• Service users can apply for exit from our service in writing at least one month before the withdrawal.

Service contents

• Personal care
  Provide daily personal care, such as feeding and bathing, etc.

• Nursing Care 
  Provide basic and special nursing care, including health consultations, regular health checks and health talks, etc. by professional nurses.

• Restorative and Maintenance Rehabilitation Exercises
  Service users will be guided by physiotherapists and occupational therapists to do rehabilitation exercises.

• Counselling Service
  Provide emotional support and referral services to service users as well as their carers by professional social workers.

• Social and Developmental Activities/Groups
  Different kinds of activities and groups will be organised to develop potentials of the service users.

• Transportation Service 
  Rehabus service is provided to enable service users to travel from the pick-up spots to the centre and vice versa.

• Meal Services
  Balanced meals are provided for service users daily. Special diets will be given according to service users' health conditions.

• Carer Support Service
  Resources corners have been established for carers. A wide variety of supportive services will also be provided to enhance carers' confidence and abilities.

• Extended Hours Service
  The centre provides service for needy users from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Mondays to Saturdays.

Service Mode

• Full Time : Attend Day Care Centre's Services for 4 days or more in a week
• Part Time: Attend Day Care Centre's Services for 1-3 days in a week

Fees and Chargers

• Fees will be charged according to the guidelines set by the Social Welfare Department.

Day Respite Service for the Elderly

Our centre provides short-term or temporary day care service for frail senior persons to allow the carers to take rest in times of need, so as to enable them to continue taking up the carers' duties.  Details are as follows:

Application Procedure:

Service users or their carers can apply either by phone or in person to our centre during our office hour. Besides, referrals from Social Service Organisations or other medical institutions are also accepted. If there is an urgent need, service can be provided as soon as possible on the date of the application.

Withdrawal:

Service users should inform us in writing at least 7 days before the withdrawal.

Fees charging:

In accordance with the standard service charge as stipulated by the Social Welfare Department.

Inquiries and Comments

For any inquiries and comments, please contact us on 2708 1676 or visit our centre in person during opening hours.