The elderly services aim at promoting the well-being of the older people in all aspects of their life through community support services to enable them to remain living in the community for as long as possible. Residential care service is also provided to cater for the varying needs of older people whenever necessary. Standardised Care Need Assessment Mechanism for Elderly Services is adopted to ascertain the care needs of elders and match them with appropriate services.
Community Support Services for the Elderly : Elderly Centre、Enhanced Home & Community Care Services 、Day Care Centre / Unit for the Elderly
The services assist elderly people to remain living in the community for as long as possible. Services include elderly centre services and community care services (including enhanced home & community care services and day care centres).
There are 20 centres providing community support services in Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung District. 3 of them are day care centres.
Residential Care Services for the Eldely : Hostel for the Elderly、Home for the Aged、Care & Attention Home for the Elderly、Nursing Home
The services aim to provide residential care and facilities for elders aged 65 or above. Types of residential care homes include hostel for the elderly, home for the aged, care and attention home for the elderly and nursing home.
There are 15 related homes in Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung District.
Housing for the Senior Citizens
There are 4 public housing estates with rental flats specially designed for the elders in Tseung Kwan O district. They are Hau Tak Estate, King Lam Estate, Sheung Tak Estate and Ming Tak Estate.
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