Centre for Gerontological Nursing

WHO Collaborating Center (WHOCC) Webinar: Embracing ageing in the Western Pacific: Examining Resilience and Peer Volunteering in Later Life

15 Oct 2021

Dr Mimi Tse talked about how her research team trained peer volunteers to give pain management support to older adults in nursing homes and discussed the possibility of training peer volunteers to provide emotion and relationship support to the left behind older adults caused by the recent migration.

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WHO Collaborating Center (WHOCC) Webinar: Embracing ageing in the Western Pacific: Technology-based approaches for enhancing care and supporting therapeutic interventions for older adults

16 Jul 2021

Dr Daphne Cheung shared how her research team has integrated technology to provide augmented reality experience during the Music-with-Movement intervention for improving the wellbeing of people with dementia and their families.

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WHO Collaborating Center (WHOCC) Webinar: Embracing ageing in the Western Pacific: Ageing in a foreign land and the role of nutrition in healthy ageing

21 May 2021

Dr Justina Liu shared her literature review on the relationship between nutrition and frailty. She presented several research findings to show that risk factors, such as low energy and protein intakes, imbalance micronutrients and dietary patterns contribute to Sarcopenia and frailty.

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WHO Collaborating Center (WHOCC) Webinar: Embracing ageing in the Western Pacific: To support older adults who are facing dementia and loneliness

19 Feb 2021

Prof. Angela Leung explained how loneliness is measured and described prevalence of loneliness among seniors. She also introduced some interventions for reducing loneliness.

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Members of the CGN Met Prof. Wendy MOYLE

3 Apr 2019

The International Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia Research

19-22 Feb 2019

The Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit

22-25 Nov 2018

CGN members participated in the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

Congress on Long Term Care & Gerontology and Seminar on Cross-border Elderly Care

29 Nov - 1 Dec 2018

The Centre and Hong Kong Association of Gerontology co-organised the 15 World Congress on Long Term Care in Chinese Communities cum 25 Annual Congress of Gerontology & 7 Cross-border Elderly Care Seminar at PolyU.

Seminar on Music-with-movement Activities Created an Impact on Care for Cognitive Impairment

26 Oct 2018

The research team led by Dr Daphne CHEUNG and Dr Claudia LAI organised a public seminar entitled “Music-with-Movement Activities for Older People with Mild or Early Cognitive Impairment and Their Caregivers”. The team received an overwhelming registration with over 400 registrants.

Invited as a Keynote Speaker for The 2nd International Biosafety Symposium

25 Oct 2018

Dr Simon LAM was invited as a keynote speaker for the symposium organised by Fluminense Federal University, Rio das Ostras, Rio de JANEIRO, Brazil. He delivered a (Skype) presentation entitled “Infection Control Practice among Nursing Staff: Multi-Country Comparative Study”.

Collaboration with Karolinska Institutet in Gerontechnology Research

Jul 2018

Dr Angela LEUNG and Dr Daphne CHEUNG had collaborated with the Swedish researchers (Zarina Nahar KABIR) in a gerontechnology research study. The study was funded by the Karolinska Institutet (KI) – PolyU collaborative research fund.

The Round-table Meeting “Sharing, Co-Building and New Era for Old Age”

Feb 2018

Dr Angela LEUNG was an invited speaker for the Round-table meeting “Sharing, Co-Building and New Era for Old Age” organised by China Merchant Groups in Shenzhen, Mainland China

The 6th Cross-Border Elderly Care Seminar

8 Dec 2017

CGN collaborated with the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, the Institute of Active Ageing, the Helping Hand, Hong Kong Association of Gerontology, Sau Po Centre on Ageing, Asian-Pacific Institute of Ageing, and Hong Kong Lingnan University to organise the 6th Cross-Border Elderly Care Seminar themed “The Opportunities of Cross-border Medical Services under Cross border Elderly Care”.

Professor Tara CORTES Visited CGN

30 Nov 2017

Prof. Tara CORTES, the Executive Director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, and a Professor in Geriatric Nursing at the New York University College of Nursing, visited the CGN and contributed to the Centre’s research development.

Round Table Meeting for Dementia

23 Sep 2017

CGN co-organized the 'Round-table Meeting for Dementia Care Services, Research and Policy in Hong Kong' .

Visited Malmö University and Karolinska Institute, Sweden

14 - 22 Sep 2017

Prof. Alex MOLASIOTIS, Prof. Alice LOKE, Dr E. Angela CHAN, Dr Angela LEUNG, Dr Shirley CHING and Dr Justina LIU visited Malmö University and Karolinska Institute, Sweden to consolidate collaborations with the two Swedish universities in research ,teaching and staff and student exchanges.

Visited the Division of Geriatric, St Louis University

6-17 Sep 2017

Ms Shirley LO visited the Division of Geriatric, St Louis University in the US. During the visit, she had a chance to see the nursing home where the School’s CGN Board Advisor, Dr John MORLEY.

Invited as the Guest Speaker for the Talk “香港老人特色醫護服務”

24 Aug 2017

Dr Mimi TSE was invited as the guest speaker for the captioned talk, organized by the Institute of Professional Education, Hong Kong Baptist Hospital.

Talks on "Care for older people in Hong Kong"

15 & 30 Aug 2017

Ms Phyllis PANG was invited to share talks on "Care for older people in Hong Kong" to two groups of exchange students from Mainland for the Institute of Professional Education of Hong Kong Baptist Hospital.

2017 International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics World Congress (IAGG)

23-27 Jul 2017

Dr Mimi TSE and Ms Shirley LO presented their projects at 2017 IAGG, held in San Francisco, California.

A Talk on Communication with People with dementia

19 Jun 2017

Dr Daphne CHEUNG was invited by The Hong Kong Federation of Women’s Centre to give a talk on communication with people with dementia.

Geron-Technology Expo 2017

16 Jun 2017

Members of CGN participated in the Geron-technology Expo held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Hall.

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2017

15-20 Jul 2017

Dr Justina LIU presented a project titled "A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Observational Pain Management Protocol to Improve Pain Management for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia" at the AAIC 2017, held in LOndon.

A Talk on Pain Management

12 Jun 2017

Dr Mimi TSE was invited to give a talk on “Pain in Older Adults: Can We Do Something?” at the School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, the USA.

Hong Kong College of Gerontology Nursing Scientific Meeting CUM AGM 2017

27 May 2017

Dr Mimi TSE, Dr Daphne CHEUNG and Dr Rick KWAN presented a project tilted "The Use of Play Activities Program for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Affective and Social Experience" at The Hong Kong College of Gerontology Nursing Scientific Meeting CUM AGM 2017.

International Alzheimer’s Disease Conference 2017

26-27 May 2017

CGN members gave their presentations at the International Alzheimer’s Disease Conference 2017, held in the Hong Kong Science Park.

Workshop on Basic Research Methodology

22 Apr 2017

Invited by Tai Po Integrated Home Care Service, Hong Kong Children and Youth Services, Ms Phyllis PANG conducted workshops on basic research methodology.

Dementia Care Workshops

Apr-Jun 2017

Invited by Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association, Dr Rick KWAN conducted workshops on dementia community support and dementia care training.

Meetings for research collaboration with Austrian Steiemark (Styria)

30 Mar 2017

CGN team members (Dr Angela LEUNG, Dr Justina LIU, Dr Daphne CHEUNG) met with a group of health/geriatric delegates from Austrian Steiemark (Styria) to discuss research collaboration.

“Defining the Essence of Palliative Care for Older People: Religions Together” Workshop

28-31 Mar 2017

Dr Mimi TSE was invited by the Maruzza Foundation to join the workshop “Defining the Essence of Palliative Care for Older People: Religions Together” in Italy.

The 12th International Symposium on Healthy Aging

11-12 Mar 2017

CGN members gave their presentations at the 12th International Symposium on Healthy Aging "Wellness and LOngevity: From Science to Service", held by The Research Centre of Heart, Brain, Hormone & Healthy Aging.

A Talk on "Essentials for Understanding the Cognitive Impairment in Elderly"

9 Mar 2017

Invited by The Hong Kong Housing Society, Dr Rick KWAN and Mr Patrick Kor gave a talk on "Essentials for Understanding the Cognitive Impairment in Elderly".

The 20th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars

9-10 Mar 2017

CGN members gave their presentations at The 20th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars, held by School of Nursing, PolyU.

A Talk about the Use of Mindfulness Based Intervention in Family Caregiver of People with Dementia

15 Mar 2017

Mr Patrick KOR gave a talk during his visit to the School of Nursing, Griffith University, Australia. He also explored the possibility of developing research collaboration in dementia care.

Presentation: The Effects of Horticultural Therapy among Nursing Home Residents

27 Feb 2017

Dr Mimi TSE and Ms Connie FUNG (Horticultural therapist) of Pok Oi Hospital presented the effects of horticultural therapy among nursing home residents in the press conference cum seminar.

In-service training of nursing staff on non-drug therapy in pain management

9 Feb 2017

Invited by Buddhist Li Ka Shing Care and Attention Home, Dr Mimi TSE conducted a workshop on non-drug therapy in pain management.

Visiting Scholars from Australia and the UK

Feb 2017

CGN’s research collaborative partners, Dr Cindy JONES from Griffith University, Australia, and Dr Nathan DAVIE from University College London, UK, visited CGN.

Meetings for Research Collaboration in Macau

11 Jan 2017

Dr Angela LEUNG, Dr Daphne CHEUNG, Prof. Alice LOKE and Prof. Alex MOLASIOTIS met with the School of Health Sciences of Macao Polytechnic Institute) and Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau to discuss collaborative research in aging and community care.

Meetings for Research Collaboration with Macao Polytechnic Institute

11 Jan 2017

Dr Angela LEUNG, Dr Daphne CHEUNG, Prof. Alice LOKE and Prof. Alex MOLASIOTIS met with the School of Health Sciences of Macao Polytechnic Institute (Prof. Ming LIU and the team) and Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau (Dr Florence VAN and the team) in Macau to discuss collaborative research in aging and community care.

The 5th Cross Border Elderly Care Seminar

9 Dec 2016

The Centre for Gerontologoical Nursing (CGN), together with the Sau Po Centre on Ageing of The University of Hong Kong, Lingnan University, and local NGOs and associations organised the 5th Cross Border Elderly Care Seminar.

Oral presentation on “Learning through Reflection: Students’ Learning Experiences in Cambodia”.

1-2 Dec 2016

Members of the CGN, Ms Phyllis PANG and Dr Cynthia WU gave an oral presentation titled “Learning through Reflection: Students’ Learning Experiences in Cambodia” at the second International Conference on Service­Learning, held in Hong Kong.

Oral presentation at the 23rd Annual Congress of Gerontology

19 Nov 2016

Dr Mimi TSE, Dr Justina LIU, Mr Rick KWAN, and Ms Adwoa KODUAH presented their papers at the 23rd Annual Congress of Gerontology in Hong Kong.

Non-drug Management and Self-management- music therapy and Aromatherapy

3 Nov 2016

Invited by The Hong Kong Association of Gerontology, Dr Mimi TSE conducted a workshop on Non-drug management and self-management- music therapy and aromatherapy.

Nursing Conference in Korea

7 Oct 2016

Prof. Claudia LAI was invited to deliver a keynote speech at the 20th Anniversary Nursing Conference entitled “Integrated East­West Nursing Development,” Kyung Hee University, Korea. Ms Sylvia TING was also invited to join the panel discussion and share the development and services of Integrative Health Clinic.

Prof. Claudia LAI Delivered Keynote Speeches in Conferences

Oct 2016

Prof. Claudia LAI gave four keynote speeches in three conferences held in East Asia. She talked about integrating the cultures of East and West in nursing research and practice, generations and healthcare, chronic disease management, experiential learning and palliative care.

Training on the Pain Management for Caritas Staff

Oct 2016 - May 2017

Invited by Caritas Hong Kong, Dr Mimi TSE delivered a workshop on “Introduction of drug treatment and non-drug treatment on musculoskeletal problems”.

"Caring for People with Dementia" Course

Aug 2016

Mr Patrick KOR, Mr Rick KWAN, and Ms Sylvia TING conducted a course entitled “Caring for People with Dementia” in the Integrative Health Clinic for about 40 professionals, students, and caregivers of people with dementia.

The 2nd World Cities World Class (WC2) Summer Symposium

8-12 Aug 2016

Dr Mimi TSE was invited to participate in the Health Club of the second World Cities World Class (WC2) Summer Symposium, which was held at the Technische Universitat Berlin in Germany. The theme of the symposium was Ageing in Urban Environments.

Advance Care Planning (ACP) Workshop for Health Care Professional

11 Jul 2016

CGN co-organised with Sister Annie Skau Holistic Care Center, Dr Ada LAU carried out an Advance Care Planning (ACP) Workshop for Health Care Professional.

A Training Workshop on Patient Safety and Fall Prevention

8 - 11 Jul 2016

Dr Justina LIU and Mr Rick KWAN were invited by Meizhou Hospital to conduct a workshop on fall prevention in Mei Xian, Mainland China. Thirty nurses from various departments of Meizhou Hospital attended this workshop.

Lunch Time Lecture “Essentials of Literature Review by Working Group on Evidence­Based Nursing”

6 Jul 2016

Mr Rick KWAN was invited to give an evidence­based nursing lunch time lecture at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. There were 135 nurses from different departments of the hospital attended the lecture.

Workshop on Fall Prevention

28 Jun 2016

Dr Justina LIU and Mr Rick KWAN were invited by the Yuen Yuen Institute (YYI) to conduct a workshop on fall prevention in PolyU. Thirty participants from the YYI attended the workshop.

Workshops Delivered

7 Mar -14 Apr 2016

Ms Phyllis PANG delivered a series of workshops titled “Visual Arts Programme Applied to Frail Older People and Care­giver” (視覺藝術樂年華) in Tai Po Integrated Home Care Service, Hong Kong Children and Youth Services.

Workshop entitled "Comparison between MoCA & MMSE and Its Service Implication"

29 Feb 2016

Invited by Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS), Mr Rick KWAN delivered a workshop. Thirty-three participants (including social workers, occupational therapists and administrative colleagues from HKHS) attended the workshop.

Invited Scholarly Activities

3 - 5 Jan 2016

Dr Justina LIU served as a visiting lecturer at the Department of Nursing Science, Okayama Prefectural University (OPU), Japan. During her visit to OPU from 3 to 5 January, she gave a speech titled ‘Management of Falls and Fear of Falling in Older Adults’.

The 4th Cross-Border Elderly Care Seminar

9 Dec 2015

Collaborated with the Institute of Active Ageing of PolyU, Hong Kong Association of Gerontology, Helping Hand, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Sau Po Center on Ageing, Caritas Macau, CGN co­ organised the 4t h Cross-Border Elderly Care Seminar at PolyU.

Sharing of Translational Nursing Research in Clinical Settings

27 Nov 2015

Dr Justina LIU was invited to give a talk titled "Putting Research Evidence into Nursing Practice" in the Ruttonjee & Tang Shiu Kin Hospital (RHTSK) Evidence-Based Nursing Forum.

Music Interventions for People with Dementia

13 Nov 2015

From Early to Moderate Dementia - How Should Music Intervention be Delivered ? An Introductory Workshop on music-with­movement Intervention for Health Professionals was delivered. E-book: Download here

Academic Visit to The University of California, San Francisco,

19 - 30 Oct 2015

Mr Rick KWAN and Ms Amy HUANG had a 2-week academic visit in the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE). They participated in meetings, discussions, and visits related to gerontological teaching, research and services.

Non-Drug Management and Self-Management – Music and Aromatherapy Course

13 Aug 2015

Dr Mimi TSE was invited as guest speaker for the CNE course on pain management in older adults and where she shared the topic ‘Non-Drug Management and Self-Management – Music and Aromatherapy. The course was organised by Hong Kong Association of Gerontology.

Scholarly Visit to Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

8 -12 Jun 2015

Dr Justina LIU received a Hartford Foundation Scholarship to participate in the “Summer Research Institute on Developing Behavioural Interventions for Older Adults”, offered by the Center for Innovative Care in Aging, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, the US.

Health Promotion Activity in St. Paul’s Hospital

27 May 2015

Ms Shirley LO was invited by St. Paul’s Hospital to give a seminar to their health care professionals on ethical and legal issues in clinical practice.

Careers in Aging Week

8-10 Apr 2015

The Gerontological Association of America awarded US$400 to CGN to organise activities related to the annual Careers in Aging Week (CIAW). The purposes of the activities for the CIAW were to promote knowledge and dispel myths and stereotypes about aging.

Workshop and Roadshow on Music Therapy

25 Feb - 4 Mar 2015

Supported by the Ho Cheung Shuk Yuen Charitable Foundation, CGN organised a roadshow and a workshop on music therapy in practice respectively, on PolyU’s campus.

Sharing of Research Findings

Feb 2015

Dr Justina LIU was invited to present the findings of her research study titled "Quality of Life among Frail Nursing Home Residents: An Exploratory Study" to staff from Sik Sik Yuen.

Seminar on Cross Border Elderly Service

8 Nov 2014

Collaborated with the Hong Kong Association of Gerontology and other NGOs, CGN co-organised the 3rd Seminar on Cross Border Elderly Service at PolyU.

Kick-off Ceremony of Life Mentor Scheme

4 Oct 2014

Dr Justina LIU attended the Kick-off Ceremony at the City University of Hong Kong. The scheme was a cross-university teaching and learning project funded by the University Grants Committee.

Workshops on Pain Management

Oct 2014

Dr Mimi TSE was invited by Pok Oi Hospital and Workers General Union of Shum Shui Po District to give a workshop on pain management.

Staff Development Workshops to the Health Care Providers

Sep 2014

Ms Phyllis PANG, Dr Mimi TSE, Ms Rose HEUNG were invited to deliver a series of staff development workshops to the health care providers at Pok Oi Hospital – Day Care Centre for older people and Nursing Homes.

Workshop on Research Methods in Gerontology

26 Aug - 4 Nov 2014

An intermediate level workshop on research methods in gerontology was delivered. It was the first of a series designed for registered nurses who have some clinical experience in geriatric care and research experience to further their knowledge in clinical nursing research.

Academics from Tokyo University

21 - 25 Aug 2014

A group of academics from Tokyo University visited us on 21 to 25 August.

Talk about the Gerontological Nursing Development in Hong Kong

14 Jul 2014

Mr Rick KWAN was invited by the Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association to give a talk about the gerontological nursing development in Hong Kong for the senior nurses from Shanghai, Mainland China.

Talk on The Management of Agitated Behavior of People with Dementia

21 Jan 2014

Prof. Claudia LAI gave a talk titled “The Management of Agitated Behavior of People with Dementia” to the staff of the Tsang Shiu Tim Home for the Elderly of the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation.

Study on Prompted Voiding Urge to Change Old Practice

17 Dec 2013

Prof. Claudia LAI presented the findings of her study on the effectiveness of prompted voiding (PV) in managing urinary incontinence in local long-term residential care settings.

Seminar to Raise Concern over Cross-border Elderly Services

9 Nov 2013

The 2nd Seminar on Cross-Border Elderly Services was held to urge policy changes in long-term care for seniors living in Hong Kong and across the border in neighbouring mainland cities.

CGN Members Met Dr Patrick JAHN

Aug 2013

Prof. Claudia LAI and Centre members met Dr Patrick JAHN to discuss research collaboration and student exchange. Dr JAHN is the Head of Nursing Research and Development, Cooperation Centre Medical Faculty, University Hospital Halle, Germany.

Expressive Art Therapy Workshop

Jul 2013

Ms Phyllis PANG gave a workshop on expressive art therapy to strengthen the concept of nursing role among inbound exchange students

Lecture on Pain Management

17 Apr 2013

Dr Mimi TSE delivered a lecture on pain management at Duke of Windsor Building in Wan Chai organised by CADENZA. Fifty-eight people from different professional backgrounds, including social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and teachers from the Vocational Training Council attended the lecture.

Trainer for InterRAI Course

Mar 2013

Dr Justina LIU provided training to the participants of the “Care Management and InterRAI Training Course” organised by the Sau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong.

The 5th Asia regional meeting of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)

21 Feb 2013

Prof. Claudia LAI chaired the meeting held in Thailand. She delivered an address about the regional development at the meeting. Prof. Alice Yuen LOKE and Ms Shirley LO also attended the meeting as the representatives of Pi Iota Chapter (Hong Kong).

Screening for Elder Abuse: The Three Dimensional Model for Identification of Abuse

9 Nov 2012

A research seminar was jointly organized by the Institute of Active Ageing and Centre for Social Policy Studies. Prof. Claudia Lai, Prof. Miriam Cohen, a renowned research expert from University of Haifa, Israel spoke at the seminar. Thirty people attended including representatives from Department of Health, HKSAR, and Singapore.

A Seminar on Cross Border Elderly Service

12 Oct 2012

Collaborated with local NGOs, CGN launched its first public event “A Seminar on Cross Border Elderly Service” at PolyU. The ways to enhance and maintain service quality in cross border residential nursing care homes and its challenges were discussed.

Course on Auriculotherapy & Talk for the Elderly

21, 28 Sep & 5 Oct 2012

A training course on auriculotherapy was organized for the Shatin Integrated Elderly Service, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong. The course, conducted by Dr Lorna SUEN, provided the basic concepts of auriculotherapy and introduced the functions and application of acupoints.

Primary Health Care Activity: Early Detection on Mild Cognitive Impairment

22 Nov 2018

Ms Sylvia TING conducted a primary health care activity on early detection on mild cognitive impairment

Primary Health Care Activity: Health Anagement on Cardiovascular Disease

29 Aug 2018

Ms Sylvia TING conducted a primary health care activity on health management on cardiovascular disease

Primary Health Care Activity: Health Management on Sleeplessness

12 Jul 2018

Invited by Hong Kong Federation of Women’s Centres, WISE, Ms Sylvia TING conducted a primary health care activity on health management on sleeplessness

A Talk on Caring the People with Dementia and Their Caregivers

Jun - Aug 2018

Invited by Tuen Mun elderly center, Mr Patrick KOR gave a talk on caring the people with dementia and their caregivers

Conduct Health Assessment and Promote Healthy Lifestyle in Cambodia

29 May - 14 Jun 2018

Collaborated withh Royal University of Phnom Penh, Young People Do and Bopha Foundation, Ms Phyllis PANG conducted health assessment and healthy lifestyle workshops in Cambodia

Art Therapy and Emotional Well-being

25 May 2018

Ms Phyllis PANG conducted a workshop on art therapy and emotional well-being

Healthy Lifestyle Promotion to Community-dwelling Older People / Frail Older People

Feb - Apr 2018

Invited by The Christian Canaan Church (Fan Ling district) & The Chinese Rhenish Church Hong Kong Synod (Choi Wan district), Ms Phyllis PANG and Ms Lily HO carried out a health promotion talk to elderly

Primary Health Care Activity: Prevention of Musculoskeletal Pain

29 Jun 2017

Ms Sylvia TING conducted a primary health care activity on the prevention of musculoskeletal pain to HKFWC carers.

International Symposium on Service-Learning and Leadership Education cum Celebration Ceremony of Cambodia Service-Learning and Leadership Summer School

9 Jun 2017

Ms Phyllis PANG was invited to deliver a talk on "Healthy lifestyle challenges in developing communities".

Service Learning in Cambodia

29 May -13 Jun 2017

Led by Ms Phyllis PANG and her team, a group of 35 students completed the Service-Learning project in Cambodia. Health assessment and promotion of lifestyle modification were provided to 185 service recipients living in the slum and rural areas.

Sharing of Personal Experience with an Elderly Family Member who are at Dying Stage and Your Grief

6 Apr 2017

Ms Phyllis PANG was invited by School of Nursing, Tung Wah College to share experience in taking care of an elderly family member.

Primary health care activity : Healthy Lifestyle Promotion to Community-dwelling Older People / Frail Older People

Feb - Mar 2017

Invited by Onesiphorus Mei Lam Church Ltd., Ms Phyllis PANG, Mr Patrick KOR and Ms Lily HO conducted a workshop on healthy lifestyle promotion to community-dwelling older people

Community Service: Visiting Elderly Couples

Aug 2016

Ms Sylvia TING and 18 students worked with The Salvation Army to visit socially deprived elderly couples in the Yau Tsim Mong District.

Laughter Exercise Activity

7 Apr 2016

Ms Phyllis PANG and Dr Cynthia WU delivered a “Laughter Exercise Activity” (大笑運動鬆一鬆) to fourteen community dwelling elders, four care­givers (both formal and informal) and four frail older people in Tai Po Integrated Home Care Services.

Yuen Yuen Institute (YYI) Social Service Department 2016 Inauguration Ceremony cum Charity Dinner

15 Jan 2016

CGN members were invited to join the dinner organized by YYI, which is one of our long-standing collaborating partners.

Laughter Yoga Demonstration

19 Dec 2015

Together with two other Laughter Yoga leaders, Ms Phyllis PANG was invited to demonstrate the skill of Laughter Yoga to around 20-30 participants.

Career Talk

14 Nov 2015

Ms Phyllis PANG talked about nursing profession in the “Career 2015”, organised by Sheng Kung Hui Tsang Siu Tim Secondary School (SKHTST) on 14 November 2015.

Service-learning in Cambodia

3-14 Jun 2015

Ms Phyllis PANG developed a service-learning subject “Healthy Lifestyle Challenges in Developing Communities” for PolyU’s undergraduate students, which aimed to raise students’ awareness of health issues in developing communities and educate students on challenges and needs in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Health Promotion in the Community

16 May 2015

Dr Mimi TSE was invited by Wong Chuk Hang Network and a trade union to hold a health promotion activity, titled “Pain Management & Exercise for Community-dwelling Older Adults”.

Community Service Partnership Scheme

Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

Ms Sylvia TING and 18 students worked with Urban Renewal Authority to paid visits to socially deprived and needy population in the Western district and Kennedy Town.

Visit to Cambodia

15 - 20 Jun 2014

Ms Phyllis PANG engaged in a staff development activity and went to Cambodia to strengthen her knowledge and skills on service learning, also to explore how to better support her students on their self-initiated projects.

Qigong Exercise to Prevent Frailty among Older Adults

3 Apr 2014

Ms Rose HEUNG gave a talk on how to prevent frailty by using the Eight-Section Brocades (ESB) Qigong exercise to around 50 community-dwelling older adults in the Pentecostal Church of Hong Kong Ngau Tau Kok Neighourhood Elderly Centre.

Talks for Family Caregivers of Older People with Dementia.

22 Mar 2014

Invited by Ming Yue District Community Centre of the YWCA, Hong Kong, two sessions of talks were delivered by CGN members to the family caregivers of older people with dementia.

Health Talk and Towel Dance

19 Jan 2014

Dr Mimi TSE led a group of undergraduate and postgraduate students to deliver a health talk and a towel dance to 50 older adults.

Volunteer Training Workshop

6 Nov 2013

Ms Sylvia TING gave a talk on the topic “What Is Frailty – the Old or the Weak?” in a volunteer training workshop organised by the Association for Engineering and Medical Volunteer Services.

Community Service of Visiting Elderly

Oct - Nov 2013

Led by Ms Sylvia TING, a group of students joined a community service (「糖不甩」關懷行動) and home visited the elderly living in the Central and Western districts.

Community Projects to Raise Awareness of Elderly Fall Prevention

Oct 2013

Dr Justina LIU and a group of nursing students participated in an activity day organized by Helping Hand (伸手助人協會) to raise awareness of elderly fall prevention among residents in Wong Tai Sin Chuk Yuen (North) Estate.

Talk on Sensory Stimulations for Residents with Dementia

30 Sep 2013

Dr Enid KWONG gave a talk on “Sensory Stimulations for Residents with Dementia” in Wan Wah Care and Attention Home for the Elderly.

CGN Member visited Cambodia

Jun 2013

Ms Phyllis PANG engaged in the staff development activity and went to Cambodia to strengthen her knowledge and skills on service learning.

Serving the Elderly through Practicum

Jun 2013

Led by Ms Sylvia TING, 27 students joined the Community Service Partnership Scheme (學建關愛義務工作計劃) organized by the Urban Renewal Authority to pay a home visit to the elderly living in old urban districts.

Life Stories Preserved Elderly’s Experiences

Jan 2013

Our undergraduate students visited the community-dwelling older adults to document their life stories for making life story books. The activity was initiated by our gerontological nursing teaching team (Dr Enid KWONG, Dr Justina LIU, Mr Rick KWAN and Ms Phyllis PANG) and supported by Helping Hand, a charity helping senior citizens.

Family Harmony: Voices of Community Older Persons

14 Dec 2012

Ms Shirley LO delivered a talk entitled “Family Harmony: Voices of Community Older Persons” in the Po Tat Day Centre for Elderly organized by Sik Sik Yuen.

Care for the Late Stage Dementia Persons

11 Dec 2012

Mr Rick KWAN gave a talk on care for the late stage dementia persons. The talk was organized by the Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association for caregivers in the Kwun Tong Integrated Family Service Centre.

A Talk on Care of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

16 Nov 2012

Ms Rose HEUNG gave a talk on care of patients with Parkinson’s disease to the older people in the Tsuen Wan (West) Integrated Family Service Center. The talk was organized by the Social Welfare Department.

Project Promoted Safe Drug Use

May - Sep 2012

Led by two CGN members: Dr Mimi Tse and Ms Rose HEUNG, and supported by our students, an education programme for safe drug use. The programme reached one hundred older people in the communities.