Lingnan University’s Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies hosts a seminar on "Needs, Practices, and Policies for Grandchild Caregivers"

The Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (APIAS) of Lingnan University, the Salvation Army Carer Services and the Salvation Army Carer Association organised a successful seminar titled "The Needs, Practices, and Policies of Grandchild Caregivers" on 25 April. Nearly 80 participants from the social welfare, education sectors, and senior citizens gathered to explore Hong Kong's caregiver-friendly measures to ease the burden of grandchild caregivers.

Speakers included Ms Tong Sui-ping, Chairperson of the Salvation Army Carer Services Association, Mr Yu Ka-kit, Team Leader of the Salvation Army Carer Services, Ms Lily Sung Lam-ling, Project Manager of Big Silver, Mr Phoenix Law Chun-yin, teacher at the Yan Oi Tong Chan Wong Suk Fong Memorial Secondary School, and Ms Cheung Ching-man, grandchild caregiver.

Prof Dickson Chan Chak-kwan, Director of APIAS, emphasised the importance of this event, which mobilises professional forces from all sectors to promote good practices and policies to help alleviate the pressure on grandchild caregivers. During the research presentation, Prof Chan discussed the findings of the study "Challenges Faced by Grandchild Caregivers", illustrating the stresses the caregivers face, and their impact. During the sharing session, the guests introduced activities that support grandchild caregivers and discussed the support services they require.