Background

The ageing population is a global challenge. Hong Kong, with no exception, is facing the same situation. Growing healthcare needs and demand for residential care homes for the elderly are prompting society to explore innovative solutions. While the government and policymakers are reviewing manpower planning and increasing the number of residential care homes, providing suitable technology and innovation to enhance the service quality of the existing residential care homes may help reshape the current service mode towards the vision of establishing “smart residential care homes”.

About the Project

The “Jockey Club Smart Ageing Hub” project (“Project”) has demonstrated the potential of applying gerontechnology for “ageing in place” and “continuum of care” in the past few years. The Project has made remarkable contributions to the promotion and development of gerontech, earning widespread societal recognition and garnering support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

In the next few years, the Project will continue to provide gerontech support to the elderly care sector. Through working hand in hand with various stakeholders, the Project aims to provide more intelligent solutions to residential care homes, catalysing the advancement of the elderly care industry, and supporting the community in embracing gerontech to tackle the challenges brought by an ageing population.

Objectives