JC JOYAGE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2021

Healthy Ageing: The Intersection between Physical Health, Mental Health, and the Environment

The United Nations (UN) has proclaimed 2021-2030 the Decade of Healthy Ageing, with the World Health Organization (WHO) leading international actions to improve the well-being of older people. WHO has embraced a more holistic definition of well-being, given the interaction between physical health, mental health, and environmental factors, it has declared that there is no health without mental health. However, physical health, mental health, and environmental factors had seldomly been discussed all at once, especially when it comes to the overall well-being of older adults. The Symposium brings together world-renowned speakers to share the cutting-edge multidisciplinary research findings based on the framework of healthy aging, and discuss the implications of this framework for decision-makers, researchers, and practitioners.
18th – 21st October, 2021
Via Webinar
English
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Programme Rundown

18th Oct, 2021

TimeSessionSpeaker
10:00am – 10:30amWelcoming Speeches
  • Mr. Leong Cheung – Executive Director, Charities and Community of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
  • Dr. the Honorable Ching-choi Lam, SBS, JP – Executive Council Member, Chairman of the Elderly Commission & CEO of Haven of Hope Christian Service
  • Prof. Ian Holliday – Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) of The University of Hong Kong
    • 10:30am – 11:10amPresentation I – Decade of Healthy Ageing Prof. Mike Martin
    11:10am – 11:50amPresentation II – The JC JoyAge Task-shifting Model to Promote Healthy Mental Ageing in Hong Kong Prof. Terry Lum
    11:50am – 12:20pmPanel Discussion and Q&A session

    Prof. Mike Martin

    Prof. Terry Lum

    19th Oct, 2021

    TimeSessionSpeaker
    9:00am – 9:40amPresentation I – Dementia and Family Caregivers: Evidence-based Assessment, Intervention and System Change Prof. Joel Sadavoy
    9:40am – 10:10amPresentation II – Non-pharmacological Interventions for Neurocognitive Disorders: Highlighting Local ExperienceDr. Wai-Chi Chan
    10:10am – 10:30amQ&A session

    Prof. Joel Sadavoy

    Dr. Wai-Chi Chan

    20th Oct, 2021

    TimeSessionSpeaker
    10:00am – 10:40amPresentation I – Longitudinal Investigation of Environment Profiles, Transition in Social Participation Patterns and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults with DisabilitiesDr. Shiau-Fang Chao
    10:40am – 11:10amPresentation II – Neighborhood Characteristics, Activity Engagement, and Health among Community-dwelling Older AdultsDr. Yu-Chih Chen
    11:10am – 11:30amQ&A session

    Dr. Shiau-Fang Chao

    Dr. Yu-Chih Chen

    21st Oct, 2021

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    10:00am – 10:40amPresentation I – Disruption to Substance and Opioid Use Disorder among Midlife and Older Adults: The Deep South Integrated Care Training Program Prof. Rebecca Allen
    10:40am – 11:10amPresentation II –Challenges and Opportunities: Clinical Journey of Developing Community-based Mental Health Intervention Program for Older People in Hong KongMs. Wai Wai Kwok
    11:10am – 11:30amQ&A session

    Prof. Rebecca Allen

    Ms. Wai Wai Kwok
    SPEAKERS

    18th October 2021
    10am-12:20pm (UTC +8)

    WHO Healthy Ageing Framework

    Prof. Mike Martin

    University of Zurich

    Prof. Terry Lum

    The University of Hong Kong

    19th October 2021
    9am-10:30am (UTC+8)

    Intervention for Older Adults with Mental Health Needs

    Prof. Joel Sadavoy

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    Dr. Wai-Chi Chan

    The University of Hong Kong

    20th October 2021
    10am-11:30am (UTC+8)

    Environment and Mental Health

    Dr. Shiau-Fang Chao

    National Taiwan University

    Dr. Yu-Chih Chen

    The University of Hong Kong

    21st October 2021
    10am-11:30am (UTC+8)

    Clinical Interventions and Clinical Training Issues

    Prof. Rebecca Allen

    The University of Alabama

    Ms. Wai Wai Kwok

    The University of Hong Kong

    ABOUT JC JOYAGE

    According to a study, about 10% of the elderly population in Hong Kong have depressive symptoms. Factors such as stress, health problems and a lack of social engagement usually contribute to the vulnerability of older people and cause higher risks of elderly depression or other major illness. In response to this concern, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust approved over HK$366 million to initiate the “JC JoyAge: Jockey Club Holistic Support Project for Elderly Mental Wellness” (JC JoyAge). Launched in 2016, the project aims to tackle the problem of elderly depression, enhance capacity of professional and non-professional manpower as well as raising public awareness of elderly mental health.

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