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About us
The Hong Kong Association of
Gerontology, founded in 1986 by a group of professionals including
geriatricians, nurses, social workers. physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and academics, was
set up with the following objectives:
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Establish links with
gerontology organizations outside Hong Kong to promote mutual
understanding and cooperation;
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Promote concern on elderly
services through cooperation with other sectors in Hong Kong;
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Promote development of elderly
services in Hong Kong to improve quality of life among elderly
people;
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Promote development of research
in gerontology;
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Promote training and education
in gerontology to enhance the quality of elderly services;
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Council
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President |
Dr. Edward M.F. Leung |
Consultant Geriatrician, Department of Medicine and
Geriatrics, United Christian Hospital |
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Vice
President |
Dr. Raymond Ngan |
Associate Professor, Department of Applied Social Studies,
City University of Hong Kong |
| Hon.
Secretary |
Ms. Carmen Ng |
Deputy Director, Senior Citizen Home Safety Association |
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Hon.
Treasurer |
Ms. Katie S.P. Ng |
Occupational Therapist, Elderly Health Service, Department
of Health |
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Member |
Prof. Diana T.F. Lee |
Assistant Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of
Hong Kong |
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Member |
Ms. Eleanor Y.L. Kam |
District Co-ordinator (Eastern/Central and Western), Tung
Wah Group of Hospitals |
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Member |
Dr. Bernard M.H. Kong |
Consultant, Department of Medicine, Pamela Youde Nethersole
Eastern Hospital |
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Member |
Dr. Angela
Y.M. Leung |
Assistant Professor, Department of
Nursing Studies, The University of Hong Kong |
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Member |
Dr. Chan Wai Chi |
Senior Medical Officer, Castle Peak Hospital |
| Member |
Mr. Wilson Chan |
Centre Supervisor, NT West Community Rehabilitation Day Centre, The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council |
| Ex-official
Member |
Ms. Rosanna Liu |
Nurse Consultant in Gerontological Nursing, Hong Kong Association of Gerontology |
Co-opt
Member |
Prof. Alice
M.L. Chong |
Associate
Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Science, City
University of Hong Kong |
| Co-opt
Member |
Mrs. Victoria Kwok |
Director, Social Services Department, Salvation Army |
| Co-opt
Member |
Dr. Vivian W.Y. Lee |
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Co-opt
Member |
Dr. Paul T.M. Shea |
Specialist in Geriatric Medicine |
Co-opt
Member |
Dr. Mimi Tse |
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, hong Kong Polytechnic University |
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Policy
Statements on Care for the Elderly
Summary of Policy Proposal on Elderly
Care
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Enhancement of positive
attitude on elderly people by the necessary policy stand.
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Services should be provided to
all elderly people irrespective of their background.
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Enhancement of community care.
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Age specific planning ratio
should be used for planning of elderly services.
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Support of family caregivers
should be given high priority in service provision.
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A comprehensive range of
services including income security,
health protection, medical care. community care, residential
care and re-employment should be developed for elderly people.
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Coordination and integration of
policy and services both in Central Government Level and
District Level with the creation of Elderly Commission and
District Coordinating Committees.
Recommendations for further
improvement in Elderly Policy
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It is proposed that service
targets should include family/carers of the elderly and
conscious establishment of community support networks for the
elderly, e.g. neighbours and distant relatives; more emphasis on
supportive, preventive and developmental services.
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A better coordination in
government planning is required. The programme plan for elderly
people should be reactivated. Resources should be allocated to
agencies which provide services directly to the elderly people
in need instead of for different departments. The Elderly
Commission set up by the government should invite
representatives from Government, non-government organizations
and professionals to join this committee. The Commission should
monitor the progress of the elderly services programme plan and
provide insight into improvements of elderly care in Hong Kong.
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A district/local elderly
services coordination machinery be established; service
units/organizations be given greater flexibility and autonomy
both in resource deployment and adjustment of service delivery
models to meet changing needs of the elderly and their
family/carers.
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There should be frequent
exploration and discussions on the situations of elderly
population in Hong Kong.
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Elderly groups and
family/carers should have the opportunity to participate in
decisions affecting their welfare.
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