Family Capacity Building - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Research Centre for Gerontology and Family Studies

Project Description

The ageing issue is getting worse in Hong Kong. The retirement population is growing rapidly, and they are looking for a positive and dynamic lifestyle. The Gearing Up for Third Age & Multi-Generational Capacity Building project is expected to help third agers equipping their future challenges and build harmonious multi-generational family relationships in an aging society.

Project Objectives

Help third agers (soon-to-be retirees, grandparents, early retirees, and newly retired people) to understand future challenges and opportunities
Prepare them with confidence to identify their own capabilities
Cultivate and enhance their capacity to develop multigenerational family relationships
Conduct program and practice research to test the impact model.

Funded by the Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation

Project Duration

Mar 2019 to Mar 2023

Activity Highlights

Gearing Up for Third Age and Multigenerational Capacity Building Programme, Highlight of Year 1 Project Update/ Prize Presentation Cum Year 2 Kick-off Ceremony (2020.10.23)