We provide support in household duties, personal care, nursing care, rehabilitation, day care, carer support, health promotion, and community support services to the elderly or families in need and persons with disability. These services enable elders to stay at home of their choice, while the carers are supported to perform their caring role.
Family-based Dementia Assessment and Support Project
This project will be ended on 31st March, 2022
Sponsor: The Community Chest
This project aims at raising community understanding of dementia, awareness of modifiable risk factors; early identification of elderly with dementia symptoms and make referrals for early intervention(s); support for elderly with dementia and / or their caregivers to enhance their competence / reduce their stress in living with dementia.
Service targets
- Aged 65 or above;
- Elderly not yet diagnosed with dementia by any medical professional; and
- Elderly identified with early signs of dementia.
Service Delivery
Dementia Assessment Service, Care Planning Service, Caregivers training group, Caregivers Support Group, Fast Dementia Screening, Community Education and Care Line
Dementia Assessment Service
Service Introduction
Certified Dementia Care Planner or qualified professionals will conduct detailed assessment of persons with cognitive impairment symptoms with internationally recognized tools to facilitate early intervention.
Service Content
- Professional assessment (one-off)
- Detailed assessment report
- Explaining the report to the elder/caregivers
- Service referral (if needed)
Dementia Care Planning Service
Service Introduction
Certified Dementia Care Planner or qualified professionals will comprehensively assess the needs of caregivers, assist them in setting goals and systematically facing care challenges.
Target Users
- Caregivers of persons with dementia
Service Content
Understanding dementia, Adjustment to newly diagnosed dementia, Keeping person with dementia safe, Communication, Daily care, Challenge & Coping Strategies, Cognitive Training, Advance Care Planning, Navigating resources, others, etc.
Dementia Caregivers Training Group
Service Introduction
6 sessions led by Certified Dementia Care Planner or qualified professionals to enhance caregivers competence and reduce their stress.
Target Users
- Caregivers of persons with dementia
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Target Users
- Caregivers of persons with dementia
Service Content
- Emotional support
- Sharing on caring skills
Service Hours
Every two months
Fast Dementia Screening for elderly:
Target Users
- Aged 65 or above
Dementia Care Line (2793 2215)
Service Introduction
Trained volunteers will answer service enquiries concerning dementia, provide emotional support and assist in program registration.
Dementia Community Education
- Outreaching booths
- Educational programs
- Dementia Angel
Enquiries
Telephone no: 2793 2215
Shun On Service Centre
