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CADENZA Symposium 2008
Successful Ageing

“CADENZA Symposium 2008: Successful Ageing” was the second symposium jointly organized with the Faculty of Social Sciences of The University of Hong Kong. Three distinguished overseas guests, Professor Ann Bowling, Professor Shah Ebrahim and Professor Helen Bartlett have spoke at the Symposium, along with other local experts such as Dr. Fung Hong, Professor Ng Sik-hung, Professor Jean Woo and Professor Diana Lee. They addressed the following topics:
  • Definitions and Influence of Socioeconomic Factors, Gender and HealthService Provisions
  • An Elder Friendly Environment
  • Public Health Aspects of Population Ageing
  • Legal and Financial Aspects of Population Ageing



11 Oct 2008

Keynote Address
Dr the Hon Leong Che-hung
Chairman
Elderly Commission

Part 1

Definitions and Influence of Socioeconomic Factors, Gender and Health Service Provisions

 

Definitions of Successful Ageing
Professor Ann Bowling

 

The Hong Kong Chinese Perspective
Professor Ng Sik-hung

 

Influence of Socioeconomic Factors, Gender and Health Service Provisions
Professor Shah Ebrahim

 

Well-being Indicators: How Does Hong Kong Compare with Other Countries
Dr Pui-hing Chau

Part 2

An Elder Friendly Environment

 

Models of Community Care
Dr Daisy Dai

 

Bridging the Gaps in Service Provision
Dr Fung Hong

 

Telemedicine and Group Supportive Programmes (CDMSP, Chronic Disease, Fall Prevention)
Dr Elsie Hui

 

Technological Innovations: Optimizing the Living Environment and Aids
Professor Joanne Chung


12 Oct 2008
Part 3

Public Health Aspects of Population Ageing

 

Overview
Professor Shah Ebrahim

 

Implications for Hong Kong
Professor Jean Woo

 

Engaging the Public – Examples from Australia
Professor Helen Bartlett

 

Engaging the Public - Local Strategies
DProfessor Diana Lee

Part 4

Legal and Financial Aspects of Population Ageing

 

Enduring Powers of Attorney
Ms Alexandra Lo

 

Elder Abuse
Professor Catherine Tang

 

Health Insurance for Older Populations
Mr Peter Chan




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