With the donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Jockey Club Intergenerational Art Centre (JCIAC) was set up to launch the 3-year “Jockey Club Intergenerational Art Programme for Dementia” from October 2016 to September 2019.
JCIAC provides training and support to demented elders and their carers through non-labelling and interesting art programmes. In addition, youth volunteers, carers and demented elders are encouraged to work together in creative art activities, so as to promote intergenerational communication and understanding, with the ultimate goals of improving quality of life of elders and carers, enhancing intergenerational inclusion as well as establishing a harmonious community.
Objectives
To improve the quality of life of demented elders and their carers;
To enhance intergenerational inclusion through art activities;
To arouse public concern and awareness on dementia;
