Connections Dec 2023 TC

今年的社區共融日以「遨遊飛翔」為題，帶出認知 障礙症患者獲得支援後，可以自由自在地於社區 生活，同時透過社會各界人士攜手，達致認知 無障礙的願景。恒隆更與淘大商場及康怡廣場的 商戶攜手合作，在活動舉行期間提供長者消費 優惠。 於淘大商場的啟動禮上，兩位照顧者代表亦分享 參與計劃的得著，以及照顧認知障礙症患者的 生活點滴。連續三年參與計劃的照顧者吳黎寶珍 女士表示，計劃的活動令患有認知障礙症和雙耳 失聰的丈夫重拾興趣，同時也令自己增加社交、 放鬆身心，減輕照顧壓力。 兩位參與計劃的照顧者代表分享參與計劃的得著，以及照顧認知障礙症 患者的生活點滴 Two carer representatives shared their thoughts on the benefits of the program and their experience of caring for dementia patients 「認知友善藝術廊」展出超過 140 件由認知障礙症患者、 照顧者及義工創作的藝術作品 More than 140 works of art co-created by dementia patients, carers and volunteers were displayed at the “Dementia Friendly Art Gallery” 恒隆一心義工向社區人士介紹藝術作品，讓公眾欣賞患者的創作 能力，以及喚起對照顧者身心健康的關注 Hang Lung As One volunteers introduced members of the community to the artworks on displays, encouraging the public to appreciate each piece’s creativity while becoming more aware of the physical and mental health challenges of carers 活動設有社區檢測站，為公眾進行免費健腦諮詢及 認知檢測，並為有需要人士提供轉介服務 Free brain health consultations and cognitive testing provided information about important community resources and referral services This year’s theme, “Flying Free” shared the message that dementia patients can live freely and flourish in a supportive community. It also expressed a vision for an inclusive, dementia friendly society, which is possible when people from all walks of life work together. Hang Lung and a selection of merchants from Amoy Plaza and Kornhill Plaza also joined hands to offer exclusive shopping concessions to the elderly during the event. At the kick-off ceremony at Amoy Plaza, two carer representatives shared their thoughts on the benefits of the Hang Lung X HKYWCA “Love·No·Limit” Dementia Friendly Program and their experience of caring for dementia patients. Mrs. Ng Lai Po Chun, a carer and a participant in the program for three consecutive years with her husband who is living with dementia and bilateral hearing loss, shared how the program’s activities helped him open up and become more engaged and interested in life. For her, the program has allowed her to relax more and be more socially engaged, helping reduce the stress associated with caregiving. 15 可 持 續 發 展 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y