HKFWS is always committed to promoting “Ageing in Place” and release new service initiatives. To support the elderly and their family members to live in a familiar place, our professional team shares some useful information and suggestions here to address the elders’ physical and psychological needs.
I appreciate that the elderly can plan and think early about how they should deal with themselves once their health deteriorates. Entering the retirement stage is an important life stage. We have more time to organise our lives and prepare for the days ahead.
As the population ages, life expectancy increases. Before the end of life, the elderly can choose different services or make different arrangements so that they can live a good life. For example, the elderly can conclude "Enduring Power of Attorney". When they are mentally incapacitated, the attorney can take care of their financial matters. The elderly can also sign an "Advance Directive" to express what kind of treatment they refuse to receive when they are unconscious.
The elderly can learn more about "Advance Care Planning", systematically understand various services and tools, and make appropriate choices for themselves.
Source: Ms. Leung, Elderly Services Social Worker, Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
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