Berlin (alias) is a young elderly who has been availing himself of the Chinese medicine services at the Organization’s Jockey Club Kwai Wah Health and Wellbeing Centre ("the Centre") for eight years, primarily to manage occasional ailments and maintain overall health. Following the pandemic, during a visit prompted by a department staff's suggestion, he and his wife joined a health programme. This programme included a health screening activity where a body composition analysis revealed that Berlin's Body Mass Index (BMI) was above the normal range. Although not posing an immediate threat, it increased his risk of cardiovascular diseases in the future. In response to these findings, programme staff referred him to an Elderly Fitness Exercise Class. Under the guidance of physiotherapists and fitness trainers, he utilised the Centre’s advanced fitness equipment for training. After some time, both he and his wife noticed improved flexibility, stronger lower limb muscles, and significantly better walking stability.
During the three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, many elderly individuals in Hong Kong faced challenges in going out freely, making it difficult to access healthcare or community elderly services, which greatly impacted their physical and mental well-being. The staff at the Integrated Community Health Services were acutely aware of the elderly's need for health during the pandemic and have actively promoted numerous community health programmes in the post-pandemic period. These initiatives include the Jockey Club Community eHealth Care Project, aimed at encouraging seniors to rebuild their internal health capacity (Intrinsic capacity). Furthermore, by organizing various preventative and healthcare activities with the help of professionals, they continue to serve the elderly health in the community who are in need.
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