Elderly
What is JoyYou Card?
JoyYou Card is an On-Loan Personalised Octopus designed for Hong Kong residents aged 60 or above. JoyYou Card holders can travel on designated public transport modes and services at a concessionary fare of $2 per trip under the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and E ...
What primary medical services are currently provided in the community?
The District Health Centre aims to raise public awareness on personal health management, enhance disease prevention, and strengthen medical and rehabilitation services in the community, thereby reducing unwarranted use of hospital services. The services include health promotion, health screening for ...
What services are available to build up lifelong electronic health records?
Developed by the Hong Kong Government, the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHealth) provides an electronic platform that aims to build up free and lifelong electronic health records for all members of the public.eHealth-Electronic Health Record Sharing SystemThe source of information is pro ...
What is Green Burial?
Green burial is a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable means of handling human ashes. There are two ways including scattering ashes at Gardens of Remembrance (GoRs) or at sea. Compared with other ash-handling methods, green burial are more environmentally friendly, simple, easy to appl ...
How to check appointments made in HA hospitals or clinics, pay HA bills and drug charges, book appointment for general outpatient services?
The Hospital Authority (HA) mobile application ‘HA Go’ is a one-stop mobile platform designed to improve patient experience in the overall healthcare journey. It connects patients beyond hospital care and empower them to manage their own health. With HA Go, one can check appointments made in HA hosp ...
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.