In tandem with the vision of the Institute to make Hong Kong an age-friendly city, the Institute has commenced the "Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project" in 2015. Aiming at collaborating with various stakeholders to build an age-friendly Hong Kong, the project is being implemented in 18 districts of Hong Kong. The Institute is responsible for five districts, namely Kwai Tsing, North, Sai Kung, Sha Tin and Tai Po.
Project Objectives
| To build momentum in districts to develop an age-friendly community through an assessment of their respective age-friendliness; | To recommend a framework in order that districts can undertake continual improvement for the well-being of our senior citizens; and | To arouse public awareness and encourage community participation in building an age-friendly city. |
There are 4 major elements of the project:
Hong Kong Elder Quality of Life Index (HKEQOL)
Professional Support
Publicity and Public Education
Project Evaluation
