Support Carers
Where can I learn caring knowledge?
There is provide care information to carers to facilitate them to learn care knowledge.
The centre/organization regularly organizes carer care skills workshops/groups to enhance their care skills.
What services are available to provide carer support?
There is establish a mutual aid network for carers, organize mutual aid groups and provide community resources so that they have peer carers support and sharing.
What can I do for getting immediate support?
Social Welfare Department provide Designated Hotline for Carer Support operates 24-hour service.
What services are available to support different types of carers?
There is provide emotional support to carers and provide individual counseling services when necessary. In addition, some organizations will provide rest space for carers, such as carer cafes, interest groups, etc., to allow carers to rest. Furthermore, other community resources will be provided, including repairing rehabilitation equipment, rehabilitation auxiliary clothing, etc., to facilitate carers care.
What economic assistance is available to support low-income families with elderly carers?
Government launched the “Scheme on Living Allowance for Carers of Elderly Persons from Low-income Families” with the aim of providing carers of elderly persons from low-income families with a living allowance to help supplement their living expenses so that elderly persons in need of long-term care ...
Elderly Centers In The Community
District Elderly Center/Neighborhood Center is a community support service for the elderly at the district level. Its purpose is to help the elderly live a healthy, respected and dignified life in the community, and to encourage the elderly to actively participate and contribute to society.