Pok Oi Hospital Jockey Club “Brain Health”Dementia Screening and Community Support Project


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Centre-In-Charge
Miss Ma Lai Ching, MaryAddress
Unit 606, Kwong Wah Plaza, 11 Tai Tong Road, Yuen LongTelephone
35909006Email
Website
Objectives
- To promote “early detection, early diagnosis, and early intervention”
- To encourage individuals who are suspected of cognitive impairment to prioritize early detection
- To provide timely intervention for individuals diagnosed with dementia, seizing the golden opportunity for treatment and training
- To offer comprehensive support to caregivers, aiming to reduce the stress and overall impact on the entire family
- To enhance public awareness on brain health, mild cognitive impairment and dementia
Service Targets
Individuals aged 60 or above, living in Yuen Long district and suspected of experiencing mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, and their caregivers
*To ensure effective assessment and subsequent service provision (if applicable), participants must be able to communicate in Cantonese and should not have severe hearing or visual impairments
Service Arrangement
- Provide electronic cognitive screening Offer diagnostic services, along with up to 18 months of medical consultation, subsidies on medications, and follow-up services for eligible participants
- Provide early diagnosis and support, including health check, for individuals who are suspected of cognitive impairment, while they are awaiting specialist consultations
- Deliver timely post-diagnostic support services to individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia within a one-year timeframe
- Provide counselling service and bridging community resources for caregivers
Service Flow
- Conduct Electronic Cognitive Screen
- Schedule Cognitive and Functional Assessment
Based on the preliminary results and individual needs, we will conduct additional cognitive and functional assessment for individuals who are identified as “requiring follow-up” - Medical Services Follow-up
Eligible participants will receive follow-up medical services, which may include medical consultations, health checks, brain scans, blood testsm follow-up consultation and medication support, etc. - Follow-up Support
For participants being identified as having mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia in this programme, and their caregivers
Project period
Now till November 2026
Contact Info
Enquiries: 3590 9006
Address: Unit 606, Kwong Wah Plaza, 11 Tai Tong Road, Yuen Long, NT
Email: [email protected]More information
Centre-In-Charge
Miss Ma Lai Ching, MaryAddress
Unit 606, Kwong Wah Plaza, 11 Tai Tong Road, Yuen LongTelephone
35909006Email
Website
Objectives
- To promote “early detection, early diagnosis, and early intervention”
- To encourage individuals who are suspected of cognitive impairment to prioritize early detection
- To provide timely intervention for individuals diagnosed with dementia, seizing the golden opportunity for treatment and training
- To offer comprehensive support to caregivers, aiming to reduce the stress and overall impact on the entire family
- To enhance public awareness on brain health, mild cognitive impairment and dementia
Service Targets
Individuals aged 60 or above, living in Yuen Long district and suspected of experiencing mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, and their caregivers
*To ensure effective assessment and subsequent service provision (if applicable), participants must be able to communicate in Cantonese and should not have severe hearing or visual impairments
Service Arrangement
- Provide electronic cognitive screening Offer diagnostic services, along with up to 18 months of medical consultation, subsidies on medications, and follow-up services for eligible participants
- Provide early diagnosis and support, including health check, for individuals who are suspected of cognitive impairment, while they are awaiting specialist consultations
- Deliver timely post-diagnostic support services to individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia within a one-year timeframe
- Provide counselling service and bridging community resources for caregivers
Service Flow
- Conduct Electronic Cognitive Screen
- Schedule Cognitive and Functional Assessment
Based on the preliminary results and individual needs, we will conduct additional cognitive and functional assessment for individuals who are identified as “requiring follow-up” - Medical Services Follow-up
Eligible participants will receive follow-up medical services, which may include medical consultations, health checks, brain scans, blood testsm follow-up consultation and medication support, etc. - Follow-up Support
For participants being identified as having mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia in this programme, and their caregivers
Project period
Now till November 2026
Contact Info
Enquiries: 3590 9006
Address: Unit 606, Kwong Wah Plaza, 11 Tai Tong Road, Yuen Long, NT
Email: [email protected]More information