Our Courses

【No fear of being 50+ Anticipatory/Expectant elderly carer】   Upon reaching 50 years old, besides embarking on your "second life," planning for retirement, investments, and health management... Have you considered that your partner or other family members around you may also begin to need your care?   By preparing for caregiving in advance and incorporating "care planning" into your "second life" plan, you may not necessarily solve all caregiving problems, but at least you won't have to fumble in the dark anymore. It is hoped that this course can help 50+ prospective/newbie caregivers start from scratch, gradually plan and prepare for the future of caregiving.   Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/YaLhc0ButZ   Date: 4th & 11th November, 2024 Time: 11am - 1pm  Venue: Unit 1A, Prosperity Court, 168 Lai Chi Kok Road, Kowloon Target Audience: 50+ Anticipatory/Expectant elderly carer Quota: 15   Remark: Membership of the center and payment of the fee are required to participate.(Aged 59 or below: $60; Aged 60 or above: $21)   Please feel free to contact at 2390 6574 if you have any enquiries.      

【Carer Online Discussion Forum】Multiple perspectives of Mental Illness   In recent years, the number of people suffering from depression in Hong Kong has repeatedly hit new highs. Information on mental illness has also attracted significant attention. To help caregivers gain a multifaceted understanding of mental illness, this online discussion platform has invited Honorary Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, a specialist in psychiatry as our guest speaker. She will explain to everyone the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and medication for common mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and schizophrenia, enabling everyone to have a correct understanding of mental illness.   Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/jFkN8FKmBa   Event details: Date: October 24, 2024(Thursday) Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm  Speaker: Specialist in psychiatryTarget audience: PublicFormat: Conducted online via Zoom (live streaming link will be sent two days before the event)Fee: Free of charge   Please feel free to contact us by 3188 1633 if you have any inquiries.  

【Carer Coordinator Training 2024】   Have you ever thought that your experience as a carer could help you serve as a "companion" for others? We cordially invite all caregivers to participate in the "Care Coordinator Training 2024", where you can transform your carering experience into companionship for other caregivers, supporting each other and impacting lives.   Training in this year incorporates feedback from previous participants. In addition to communication, emotional support, and risk assessment provided by interdisciplinary professionals, the training now includes common elderly diseases and mental health issues. The aim is to equip everyone comprehensively to become high-quality "Care Coordinator"   Regardless of the type of carer you are, as long as you have caregiving experience, you are welcome to sign up this training!   Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/JKBrDXTNCV   Contents: Module One: Background, Needs, and Stress of Carer of Elderly Community Resources  Emotional Support and Communication Skills Risk Assessment and Response  Crisis Management and Volunteer guidlines   Module Two: Common Elderly Diseases Elderly Medication Knowledge Common Mental Health Issues in the Elderly Field Trips and Extra-curricular Activities   Date: 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th November & 4th, 6th & 11th December, 2024 Venue: 10/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, 47-51 Shantung St, Mong Kok   Service Content: Volunteers will engage in regular visits to carers of elderly, providing support through activities such as home visits, phone calls, or face-to-face meetings. They will offer emotional support to the carers, identify potential crises that may impact their physical and mental well-being, share caregiving techniques, and provide information on community resources.   *Participants who achieve an attendance rate of 80% will receive a certificate. **Participants are required to commit to engaging in the volunteer services after completing the program, with service arrangements made based on actual needs and situations.   Please feel free to contact us at 3188 1633 if you have any enquiries.          

【Instructor Training of Wellness Course for peer support carer 2024】   Whenever "take care of yourself before taking care of others" is mentioned, most carers find it easier said than done.   However, have you ever thought that small daily actions could lead to significant changes for you?   CARE College, in collaboration with Hong Kong Holistic Popular Mental Health Association, is hosting 'Instructor Training of Wellness Course for peer support carer 2024'. Based on faith, this course approaches carers through the lens of the Bible, starting with 8 major areas of life. Participants will reassess the conditions of these areas, discover personal strengths, and develop action goals and plans to improve their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Upon completing the course, participants will have the opportunity to promote the concept of whole person health to other carers.   Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/dfAxG4ePSy   Course details: Date: 17th, 24th, 31st October & 7th, 14th & 21th November 2024 Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm Venue: Room 1506, 655 Nathan Road, Mong Kok Target Audience: Christian Carer Fee: Free   *Certificates will be issued to participants who attend 80% of the course   Please feel free to contact us at 3188 1633 if you have any enquiries.