Empowering The Elderly Through Health Education
8 October 2024 - All
For over six years, Gloria (UVI) has been actively volunteering at the Councillor’s Office in Yau Tang District, one of the most in need areas in Hong Kong. Through her work, Gloria noticed a lack of medical resources and healthcare knowledge among the elderly population. Determined to address this gap, she took the initiative during the Easter holidays this year to organise the district’s first-ever medical lecture and free health consultation.
Gloria invited Dr Jane Chan Chun-Kwong, President of the Medical Association of Hong Kong, to deliver a keynote lecture on ’Respiratory System Rehabilitation Following the Covid-19 Pandemic’ and to provide free medical consultations to the elderly attendees. Gloria also took the opportunity to educate the elders on dementia prevention, which further enriched the session.
The event was a resounding success, attracting over 100 participants. Many seized the chance to ask Dr Chan questions about their personal health concerns and expressed their hope for more such sessions in the future. After the lecture, Gloria distributed healthcare brochures she had designed, along with relevant medical materials, further empowering the elderly with essential information.
In addition to her efforts in healthcare education, Gloria also took steps to promote physical fitness among the elderly. Using funds she raised independently, she donated table tennis equipment to the elderly community, offering them free exercise opportunities aimed at preventing dementia. The positive feedback from these initiatives deeply motivated Gloria, inspiring her to expand her efforts to other low-income districts in Hong Kong.
Gloria organised another round of free health check-ups and medical lectures during the summer holiday, this time in Sham Shui Po, another of Hong Kong’s low-income districts. She initiated discussions with District Councillors from both Sham Shui Po and Yau Tang, as well as representatives from the Hong Kong Medical Association Council, exploring ways to make these charitable activities a regular fixture. By bringing together various sectors of the community, Gloria hopes to create sustainable support systems for the elderly in need.
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