The structure of the family and the mode of family care for the elderly have gradually become diversified under the new era and social changes. Therefore community services and medical services often play an important role in supporting elderly and their carers. HKFWS organises a Carer Forum and invites experts from different sectors to share their supporting strategies for family carer, with a view to building a carer-friendly society among different sectors.
Event details:
Date: 19 December 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Registration and Exhibition
2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. - Forum
Location: Auditorium, 1/F, Duke of Windsor Service Building
Theme: Family Care for the Elderly under new era
Objective: To explore the role and current situation of families in caring for the elderly under social changes, and how to support families on elderly care through cross-sector collaboration
For details of the guest speakers, please find the poster below.
Registration method (Online registration)
https://forms.office.com/r/AvxwNw2tC1
Application deadline: 12 December 2024 (Thursday)
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