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Informal Caregiving Patterns In Korea And European Countries : A Cross-National Comparison, Soong Nang Jang, Mauricio Avendano, Ichiro Kawachi

APIAS-TSAO-ILC Symposium for Junior Researchers on Active Ageing 2012

Purpose: This ecological study examined demographic and institutional differences in informal caregiving. We conducted a cross-national study about the characteristics of informal caregivers in 12 European countries and Korea.

Methods: Data were collected from individuals aged 50 years and older participating in the 2004/2005 Survey of Health, Ageing and Re­tirement in Europe (SHARE) and the 2006 Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing (KLoSA). We examined the associations between informal caregiving and macro-level characteristics (GDP, total fertility rates, labour force participation rates, level of women’s empowerment, long-term care resources).

Results: Korea and some southern European countries (notably Spain and Italy) had high …

Health And Social Care For Older Persons From Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds : Australian Policy And Practice, Helen Bartlett

APIAS-TSAO-ILC Symposium for Junior Researchers on Active Ageing 2012

Introduction

In an increasingly globalised world, the challenges of meeting the health and social needs of older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds is becoming increasingly important, with the World Health Organisation stating that designing for diversity is a primary characteristic of an age friendly city (World Health Organization [WHO], 2007). In Australia, the importance of meeting the needs of CALD older people has been recognised at all levels of government and is one of the features of the current proposed Australian Government aged care reforms (Chenoweth, Jeon, Goff & Burke, 2006; Commonwealth of Australia, 2012; Radermacher, Karunarathna, …

Regional Analysis On The Implementation Of Madrid International Plan On Ageing, Cheung Ming, Alfred Chan, Pui Yee, Phoebe Tang

APIAS-TSAO-ILC Symposium for Junior Researchers on Active Ageing 2012

The world’s population is rapidly ageing, are countries all geared up to withstand the impacts brought by the demograph­ical changes? 2002 marked an historical moment for the ageing world, where the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (hereafter ‘MIPAA’) was adopted by 159 countries worldwide at the Second World Assembly on Ageing held in Spain. Countries pledged their commitments to building a society for all ages by means of institutional arrangement, poli­cies and programmes. The document sets out objectives and priority areas in dealing with the ageing population, which serve as guiding principles to policymakers and service providers. 10 …

中國老年照護需求的增長與養老護理人員能力建設, Peng Du

APIAS-TSAO-ILC Symposium for Junior Researchers on Active Ageing 2012

摘要

中国大陆60岁及以上老年人口已经接近1.9亿人，伴随着人口老龄化的迅速发展，老年人需要生活照料的比便和人数也在提高，根据测算其中生活不能自理的老年人超过1000万人，对社会和家庭养老护理人员的能力提出了新的挑战。国家十二五规划明确提出了到2015年的发展目标，增强机构养老和社区照顾为老服务的能力，转变政府职能，扩大基本公共服务的提供，政府部门也日益重视家庭的发展。在上述背景下，本文分析了目前需要存在的主要问题和相关政策建议，提出符合资质的养老护理人员需要加大培养力度，形成学校、机构、社区多层次培养教育体系。在体制机制上创新医护和养老护理人员之间的流动体制，提高养老护理人员的队伍稳定性和业务水平。在积极老龄化政策框架下，认识到老年人有家庭照料中发挥的重要作用，并在社区服务中增加对家庭护理人员的支持内容。养老护理人员的能力建设的长远发展，需要政府和社会在老龄社会应对战略、政策法规和具体服务措施三方面得到支撑。

“Growing Demand for Elderly Care and the Capacity Building of Elderly Carers in China”

Abstract

The elderly population of 60 years old or above has nearly reached 190 million, and as the population ages quickly, the proportion and the absolute number of elderly needing care in daily life will also rise. Among these elderly there will be over 10 million of them who cannot take care of themselves, who are bringing new challenges to the capacity and to the elderly carers both in society and in families. The 12th Five-Year-Plan of China has clearly illustrated the development plan …

回顧十一五. 展望十二五, Qingchun Yan

APIAS-TSAO-ILC Symposium for Junior Researchers on Active Ageing 2012

引言

老龄化快速发展，老年人口快速增长，因此养國老服务的需求也在日益增长，我们的养老事业在十一五期间应该说发展很快，无论是养老保障，还是养老服务，老年团体社会管理都取得了显著的成就。特别是人们的观念发生变化，健康老龄化，积极老龄化的理念已经化为国家、社会和老年人群应对人口老龄化的实际行动。全社会尊老敬老的优良传统不断发扬光大，老龄宣传深入人心，老龄意识不断增强。

把老龄事业十一五期间的状况给大家介绍一下：

十一五期间老龄事业发展很快，具体地说，就是十一五时期是我国老龄事业发展中非常重要的五年，我们落实十一五老年事业发展规划、老龄工作的稳步推进，老年人的晚年生活明显改善，老龄事业在国际上的地位和影响力在不断提高。十一五规划的内容基本上完成，为十二五老龄事业快速发展奠定了很好的基础。

Introduction

Rapid ageing causes the demand for eldercare services to increase. Eldercare industry developed fast during the period under the “11^th Five-Year Plan”, both in terms of social security, service, and institute management for the elderly. With a change in people’s attitude, position concepts like healthy ageing and active ageing have turned into actions by all levels to tackle the issue, which helped enforce the tradition of respecting the aged and the understanding of eldercare issues.

Let me shortly introduce the developments under the “11^th Five-Year Plan” period:

It was the most critical time …

Annual Report On Research Activities 2001-2002, Lingnan University (Hong Kong, China)

Annual Report on Research Activities to Research Grants Council

No abstract provided.

Promoting Healthy Diet To Hostel Residents In University Via Integrated Learning Program With A Built-In Research For The Prevention Of Non-Communicable Diseases (Ncds), Hiu Yan, Fanny Chan, Pui Yee, Phoebe Tang

Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning 亞太地區服務研習會議

No abstract provided.

From University To Community : Through Knowledge Transfer & Sl, Cheung Ming, Alfred Chan, Pui Yee, Phoebe Tang

Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning 亞太地區服務研習會議

No abstract provided.

Students' Development In Service-Learning And Research Scheme At Lingnan University, Weimin, Vic Cui, Amy Anh Hoang Dinh

Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning 亞太地區服務研習會議

No abstract provided.

Exploratory Study Of Neglect Among Elderly In Hong Kong : A Family Perspective, Asia-Pacific Institute Of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, The Central Policy Unit, Hong Kong Sar Government

APIAS Research Report 研究報告

Elder neglect, instead of abuse, forms an obvious focus in studying changes before irreversible damages are made to the families over time to examine the family cohesion factors as well as to identify interpersonal or helping relationships among elder parents and adult children, in particular during the time of sickness when an older person requires intensive care. Such occasions reveal the impacts of family dynamic on the vulnerability of elder neglect. It is under this background, Family Council and Central Policy Unit, commissioned the Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies of Lingnan University to undertake the study, in April 2010, with …

Profiling The Health & Health Improvement Of A Rural Community In China : A Health Study Of Gezhangla Village, Subject Of A Village Adoption Project In Yunnan, China, Deloitte 德勤, Office Of Service-Learning, Lingnan University, Asia-Pacific Institute Of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University

OSL Book / Book Chapter / Manual 書刊/文章/教材冊

This study documents the community health profile of Gezhangla Village by identifying the health status of the residents, assessing their health needs and understanding the PHC system of the village, thus providing a foundation for the design of strategic plans to advance the actual health circumstances and healthcare system.

Annual Report On Research Activities 2010-2011, Lingnan University (Hong Kong, China)

Annual Report on Research Activities to Research Grants Council

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Study : On The New Mode Of Enhanced Home & Community Care Service Provided By Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, Asia-Pacific Institute Of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University

APIAS Research Report 研究報告

HKFWS based on the existing mode of service of EHCCS and proposed a new mode with the addition of group rehabilitation component (details of the two modes of services are provided in Chapter 3), aimed to further enhance clients’ levels in physical functioning, cognitive functioning, ability in carrying out activities of daily living, psychological condition, quality of life, social engagement and self-efficacy. The specific objectives of the research are:

(1) To validate the effectiveness of the new service mode of EHCCS in maintaining and improving condition in the aforementioned aspects

(2) To compare the effectiveness of the new service mode …

Empowerment In The Caritas Federation For Senior Citizens, Kong Sang Lou, Mei Yuk, Doris Yu

APIAS Monograph 專題論文

According to the Hong Kong population projection the proportion of the population aged 65 and over is projected to increase markedly, from 11.7% in 2003 to 27% in 2033. This increase is expected to be gradual between 2003 and 2015 (14.3%) and it will then be followed by a period of rapid growth to 27% in 2033 (Census and Statistics Department, 2004). Concomitant to the rise in elderly population, the demand for community and residential services that meet their specific needs is also expected to increase. The success of meeting these needs depend on the cooperation of various parties: individuals, …

Life-Long Learning Among The Elderly In Hong Kong : The Experience Of Caritas Evergreen College, Hong Kong, Siu Ching, Selina Lo

APIAS Monograph 專題論文

The dynamism in the society we live today has demanded a new approach to life in the dawn of a knowledge society which permeates the entire globe including Hong Kong. The knowledge society has been driven by the advancement in the information communication technology (ICT) in particular which demands new skills and hence is seen as an obstacle to the elderly even in their daily living functions. At the most basic level of daily life, many products including television and washing machines are today computer-aided or chip-based that requires some minimum knowledge about “buttons” and simple operations in order to …

The Elderly In Empty Nests : China’S Challenge, Kong Wei

APIAS Monograph 專題論文

China has the largest elderly population in the world. At present, the older population aged 60 and above is close to 145 million while US had about 46 million people aged 60 or older (U.S. Census Bureau 2001). The older population in China made up about 10.2 percent of the total, with an annual growth of 3%. It is projected that by the middle of this century the figure will reach 400 million. Along with this increase, the number of elderly in empty nests is projected to soar. Among these empty nesters, many are weak and disadvantaged, insecure, unable to …

Annual Report On Research Activities 2009-2010, Lingnan University (Hong Kong, China)

Annual Report on Research Activities to Research Grants Council

No abstract provided.

Spirituality And Ageing : A Qualitative Study Of Religiosity Of Chinese Older Persons In Hong Kong, Yuk Ha Wong

Lingnan Theses

The life expectancy of Chinese people in Hong Kong is increasing and is amongst the longest in the world. However, many people, especially older persons may experience chronic ill-health and, less detectable, many may also be experiencing alienation, loneliness, meaninglessness and fear of death. Spirituality and spiritual care, which focus on the healing of the soul and quest for meaning, are important to many people as they age and face the prospect of death, and therefore they may have existential anxieties. A holistic healthcare approach, which views humans as bio-psycho-social-spiritual beings, stresses the importance of spirituality to people’s health and …

Elderly Participation And Empowerment : Experiences Of Sage, Kam Lee Lam, Sau Lai, Teresa Lee

APIAS Monograph 專題論文

The Hong Kong Society for the Age (SAGE) established in 1977 is one of the well-known Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in responding to the rapid growing elderly population and the welfare needs of the senior in Hong Kong. Its services include Care and Attention Home, Elderly Hostels, Elderly Centres, Day Care Centres, Home Care Service. etc. The mission of SAGE is to ensure the elderly to have dignity and reasonable comfort in their old age. In 2008, SAGE aims to provide distinctive services to the elderly, i.e. elderly participation and empowerment (Homepage of Sage: http://www.sage.org.hk/eng/ideal.htm). This paper focuses how Sage …

Service-Learning Model At Lingnan University : Development Strategies And Outcome Assessment, Cheung Ming, Alfred Chan, K. M., William Lee, Hok Ka, Carol Ma

OSL Journal / Paper Series 論文

Background: The Service-Learning and Research Scheme (SLRS) is the showcase of Lingnan’s Service-Learning model, which is the manifestation of Lingnan University’s Liberal Arts education and mission “Education for Service”. The scheme was a pilot project, from 2004 to 2005, which led to the development of a Universitywide protocol for Service-Learning at Lingnan University.
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Aims: This paper highlights the processes and the strategies of incorporating Service-Learning into courses, based on the experiences in Lingnan University. Implementation and evaluation models are suggested to provide a framework for other interested parties to apply Service-Learning in their learning and teaching.
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香港視障長者生活質素調査 : 應用手冊, The Hong Kong Society For The Blind 香港盲人輔導會, Asia-Pacific Institute Of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University 嶺南大學亞太老年學研究中心

Manual & Guide 手冊及指引

隨著社會的發展，社會大眾對生活的要求亦日益提高。人們並不滿足於基本的生活程度，而是追求舒適的生活環境，高質素的服務，對身體狀況亦更加關注。

在90年代中期開始，香港的學者開始研究「生活質素」這個課題，並發展出一些適合香港使用的「生活質素」量度工具。社會上不同群體對生活質素的界定及期望，可能和一般市民有所不同，要量度以致改善他們的生活質素，便需要特定的量度工具。

香港盲人輔導會於2008年委託嶺南大學亞太老年學研究中心設計了一份有關視障長者生活質素的問卷，並成功訪問了580位55歲以上分別居住在社區及院舍的長者，以便了解他們的生活質素。

是次研究的目標為：

1. 從香港視障長者的角度出發，發展一套量化及可量度視障長者生活質素的工具；

2. 為香港視障長者的生活質素提供一個研究上的參考基數；

3. 以視障長者生活質素量度工具作日後服務管理，為服務提供方向性的指引，並成為本地視障長者服務發展的參考。

本應用手冊將會以深入淺出的方法，向大家闡述如何利用這份「視障長者生活質素調查問卷」評估服務成效及作服務管理。

The Development Of 'Hong Kong Quality Of Life For The Visually Impaired Elderly Scale' (Hkqolvies) : Research Report, The Hong Kong Society For The Blind, Asia-Pacific Institute Of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University

APIAS Research Report 研究報告

The project is a pioneer study that focuses on the development of a set of indicators for measuring the quality of life of the visually impaired elders in Hong Kong with the cooperation of Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB). The study simulated the procedures for the development of WHOQoL and have developed and validated the new scale that contains a total of 43 items which grouped into 6 domains, namely, Health, Subjective Well-being, Family and Community Support, Living Condition, Finance and Interpersonal Relationship.

The study also marked the first taking of HKQoLVIES, which will serve as the benchmark …

Intergeneration Perception Toward Happiness In Elderly Life, Yue, Natale Cheung, Chi Wai, Jackie Chan

APIAS Monograph 專題論文

According to the latest statistics released by the Census and Statistics Department, the Hong Kong population aged 65 and over was 829,300 at the end of 2004. The number of persons aged 65 or older is projected to increase by 17.9% to 978,000, representing 13.2% of population in 2013. This increase in the number and proportion of elderly will intensify the challenges of ageing, which will put further pressure on the government and the society at large. In response to Hong Kong's rapid aging population and in line with the concept of active and successful ageing, the question of how …

Service-Learning In Tertiary Institutes : Nurturing A Giving Culture Among U-Students In Hong Kong, Cheung Ming, Alfred Chan

Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning 亞太地區服務研習會議

Lingnan University is the first University in Hong Kong to set up an Office of Service-Learning that echoes its long-standing motto, ‘Education for Service’. Our mission, following the same tradition enacted in the 70s by the US leading universities, is not only to develop able scholars, but also to serve our community with the knowledge learned in classrooms. Service-Learning seeks to provide a vital university-community link through which students can find meanings in academic pursuits and in helping those in need. Serving in real life situations also facilitates students’ learning in lifelong commitments to community service, research and leadership. In …

Life Long Education Experience At Lingnan University, Ying Po Cheung, Chi Ping Kwan, Che Kau Li, Kit Ha Tong, Fat Hing Yip

APIAS Monograph 專題論文

Owing to the advancement of medical technology, food availability, improved environment and health conditions, population ageing is a phenomenon that is occurring both globally and locally. In Hong Kong, the elderly population defined as comprising people aged 65 and over, was 653,700 in 1996 (Census & Statistics Department 2005a). By 2006, it will be 839,600 (Census & Statistics Department 2004), representing a net increase of 33%. During the same period (1996—2006), the increase in the old-old group (aged 75 and over) is 59%. In Hong Kong, the decrease in birth rate coupled with an increase in average life expectancy, and …

Inspiring The Retirees Towards Active Ageing : A Case Study Of The Elderly Shop Project, Kwok Fai, Tony Leung

APIAS Monograph 專題論文

The “elderly shop” project is a project for retired elderly who are commonly identified as recipients of care and assistance, to venture into business. It provides a platform for them to be actively engaged in productive activities. This project is based on the “self-financing” business model. With the elderly as role models other social groups such as housewives and non-engaged/unemployed youths are also enlisted to provide support to this project. Together they form the service team. The transfer of “know how” and consultative support provided by the business community and professionals enable this project to provide services to those who …

服務研習通訊第六期 Office Of Service-Learning Newsletters, Volume 6, Office Of Service-Learning, Lingnan University

SLant 嶺召

在今期通訊中，我們將會為您介紹嶺南大學的服務研習計劃模式，並與您分享過往3年的努力成果。

In this issue, we are thrilled to introduce the model of Service-Learning programs at Lingnan University. In the meantime, you can know more about our achievement after 3 years of hard work.

Elderly Participation : My Experience As A Retiree, Fan Chun, Peter Tsang

APIAS Monograph 專題論文

Adaptation to life after retirement can be a challenge. In spite of being psychologically prepared, retirees often experience the feelings of idleness and restlessness. In order to be able to adapt, retirees must learn how to make their life more enjoyable and meaningful. Based on my experience, I suggest volunteering which is meaningful to the individual, family and the community at large. Volunteering can also result in personal growth as it is not only a process of giving but also learning as well. In this paper, I would like to share five of the most essential “ingredients” that would make …

An Evolving Practice Model In The Development Of Lifelong Education For Senior Citizens, Wai Chuen Shum

APIAS Monograph 專題論文

Promoting productive and successful aging has gradually become a main concern for society at large, in particular, public policy makers, gerontologists and social workers in ageing societies. In Hong Kong, the population aged 60 years and above has increased from 745,500 (13% of the total population) in 1991 to 1,004,400 (14.8%) in 2001 (Census & Statistics Department 2005). This figure will increase to about 2.2 million representing 27.7% of the population by 2023 within a span of about twenty years (Census & Statistics Department 2004). With this rapid growth of the elderly population, greater efforts are urgently needed to prepare …

服務研習通訊第五期 Office Of Service-Learning Newsletters, Volume 5, Office Of Service-Learning, Lingnan University

SLant 嶺召

今期通訊回顧了各個國際及本地的服務研習計劃，並為您介紹兩位客席服務研習導師。另一方面，我們亦詳述了長者學苑計劃的突破性發展。

In this issue, we highlight both our international and local Service-Learning programs as well as introduce our 2 Visiting Service-Learning Tutors to you. In the meantime, you can know more about the exceptional progress of the Elder Academy by reading it.