Projects run by charities under The Community Chest of Hong Kong

Community Care of Patients with Heart Valve Disease

Run by: Care For Your Heart
Beneficiaries: 3,441 attendees

Funded by SHKP for the second consecutive year, this project aims to reinforce the treatment and rehabilitation process by providing accurate knowledge of heart valve disease and self-care skills to patients and their care-takers and to eliminate misunderstanding of the disease to prevent inappropriate delays in treatment.

It also promotes mutual support and a self-help spirit among patients to tackle psychosocial problems related to their illness and help them re-integrate into the community. Services include pre- and post-operation orientation programmes, health care talks, rehabilitative workshops, a hotline service, mutual support groups, emergency cardiovascular care, and first-aid workshops for caretakers.

https://www.careheart.org.hk

Projects run by charities under The Community Chest of Hong Kong

Early Detection Service for People Suspected of Cognitive Impairment or Dementia

Run by: The Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association
Beneficiaries: 5,610 attendees

The aim of the project is to provide cognitive assessment for people who are suffering from memory loss or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Through a series of neuro-psychological assessments conducted by occupational therapists and social workers, people at high risk of MCI or early dementia can be identified and referred for further medical assessment and investigation. Cognitive training and support groups will also be provided to strengthen their cognitive functions and reduce the stress on caregivers.

Community education programmes on brain health, and prevention and management of early symptoms of dementia will be organised to enhance public awareness and acceptance of people with dementia.

https://www.eng.hkada.org.hk