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.
As the elderly gets older, it is normal that their mobility deteriorates. Faced with this situation, family members can arrange physiotherapists and other professionals to teach the elderly the correct use of assistive tools and improve the home environment to reduce accidents. For instance, teaching them to use crutches, installing handrails in toilets and bathrooms, using anti-slip mats, etc. In addition, family members can also learn the skills of caring for the elderly, such as the correct holding methods of assisting them in their daily actions to reduce accidents. Now, some elderly neighbourhood/district centres also provide relevant training for caregivers to participate.
In addition, it is recommended that the elderly can cultivate a habit of doing regular exercises to slow down the deterioration of their mobility. For example, they can have some fall prevention exercises to strengthen their muscles and avoid falls. Families can encourage the elderly to participate in sports classes in the neighbourhood/district centres, such as the Kowloon City Centre for Active Ageing, to learn related movements and encourage them to do exercises on weekdays.
For the contact information and addresses, you can visit the website of the Social Welfare Department.
Source: Ms. Heung, Elderly Services Social Worker,Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
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