Mr. Lai is an elderly who suffers from a chronic illness, yet he dedicates himself to caring for his wife, acting as the family carer. He manages household cleaning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and accompanies his wife to hospital appointments, helping her with various tasks.
These daily tasks are challenging for Mr. Lai due to his own health issues. Every time when he steps outside, he harbours a silent worry about the possibility of an accident preventing him from returning to care for his wife. Having shared many years together, he wishes to stay by her side in the future. This deep love and sense of duty leads him to overlook his own difficulties and continue to protect his wife’s health.
Recently, Mr. Lai and his wife joined the Organization’s Enhanced Home and Community Care Services ("EHCCS"). Through engaging with social workers, nurses, therapists, and carers, he has not only found emotional relief but also learned valuable caregiving skills and knowledge. He participates in weekly rehabilitation exercises to maintain his own health. He gradually realised that asking for help when necessary does not mean he is abandoning his responsibility as a carer. Therefore, he has started to use more of the services offered by the Organization, such as the rehabilitation transport service, which accompanies his wife to and from appointments at Lai King Building, significantly easing his caregiving stress and enabling him to care for his wife with greater ease.
Despite the numerous challenges and health issues he faces, Mr. Lai has never wavered in his care and love for his wife. His strength touches those around him and inspires others to treasure their loved ones, highlighting the power of selfless love and endless dedication.
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