Ho Wong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens
The centre has provided services to the elderly in Yau Tsim Mong District since 1996. It offers various types of activities and services to the elderly of Yau Tsim Mong District based on the concept of community care. Through a group environment, the centre affirms the self-worth of elders, encourages them to actively participate in the community and realizes their potential. The centre provides appropriate support for weak elders, the healthy elders, and carers. It also encourages community participation to give the elderly an active and enriched life in their sunset years.
Scope of Services
To tie in with the concept of community care, the centre offers various kinds of activities and services for the elders living in the district and community. The kinds of services are as follow:
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Reaching out and networking
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Support services for carers and needy carers
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Educational and promotional activities of healthy living
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Drop-in services
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Volunteer development
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Community education
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Counseling services and Standardized Care Need Assessment and application of Long-term care services
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Provision of information on community resources and referral services
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Educational and personal developmental activities
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Social and recreational activities
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Support services for hidden and vulnerable elderly
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Educational and supportive programmes on dementia
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YO Power services (service for third-age citizens)
Target Groups
Service Boundary
Yau Tsim Mong District (private buildings in the vicinity of Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Tai Kok Tsui, Prosperous Garden, Charming Garden, and Hoi Fu Court)
Highlight Projects
Not applicable
Application
Please call or visit our centre for further information if necessary.