Persons with Chronic Diseases/Congenital Defects
What is Stroke?
The medical term of stroke is ""cerebral vascular disease"". It occurs when blood supply to the brain is reduced or blocked for certain reasons leading to a sudden lack of oxygen in the brain cells.
What services provide a support network for Stroke patients?
Self Help Group for the Brain Damaged \ Tung Wah Hospital Stroke Club
What services are provided to stroke patients and their families to help strengthen family functions?
The Hong Kong Stroke Association \ WeRISE \ Stroke Patients and Relatives Support Group
What services are provided to stroke patients and their families to enhance stroke care, rehabilitation support and care resources?
My stroke guide \ Neuro United \ BrainCare
What services are provided to improve public awareness and prevention for stroke among high-risk patients?
The Hong Kong Stroke Fund, founded by a group of health professionals and community leaders showing concern for individuals affected by stroke, with the mission of enhancing awareness and compassion in the combat against stroke, is a charitable non-profit organization of Hong Kong established in 2011 (charity registration number 91/11856).
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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.