Ageing with Health – Social Prescription for Health
Day 2 (Sat)
Schedule
3:45 pm
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5:00 pm
Summit Stage
Cantonese
Ageing with Health – Social Prescription for Health
Abstract
The United Kingdom was the first country in the world to make social prescribing a part of its healthcare system. Since its widespread promotion in 2019, the system has benefited over two million people. Not only has social prescribing gained momentum around the world, but it has also successfully transformed healthcare by shifting the focus from hospitals to communities. But how is Hong Kong embracing this new shift? This session will discuss the emerging social prescribing practices and insights from Hong Kong, highlighting initiatives specially designed to promote the golden agers’ physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Panelist
Dr LOUIE Hung Tak, Lobo, MH
Senior Lecturer I & Associate Head, Department of Health and Physical Education,The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr. Louie obtained his Doctoral Degree in Physical Education in Springfield College, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Currently working as a senior lecturer in the Department of Health and Physical Education at the Education University of Hong Kong; For community service, he is currently a member of the Sports Commission of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the HKSAR Government, a member of the Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases of the Health Bureau, and a member of the School Health Promotion Advisory Committee of the Department of Health, etc.
Dr Melissa CHAN
Clinical Advisor & Clinical Psychologist, Mind HK
Dr Melissa Chan is a UK trained Clinical Psychologist, who has worked in the field of mental health taking up clinical and research roles in the community and academic settings for ten years. Melissa considers herself as a research practitioner as she participated in lots of innovative research projects in HKU prior to her role as a clinician. She is also experienced in treating adults, elderly and caregiver with symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders in the community and hospital setting.
Prof Zhixiu LIN
Director, School of Chinese Medicine and Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Professor Lin is the Director of the School of Chinese Medicine and Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, CUHK. He is a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (HK), professor, and doctoral supervisor. His main research interests include: (1). Pharmacological studies on Chinese medicines for psoriasis, eczema, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer and neuroprotection; and (2). Clinical trials on effectiveness and safety of Chinese medicine for some common diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, macular edema, dry eye disease, allergic rhinitis, urticaria and long-COVID.
Ms Marietta LO
Development Director, Golden Age Foundation
Ms Lo is a veteran registered nurse who has over 30 years of experience working in elderly services in managerial positions.
She worked in NGOs including Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, The Salvation Army, Hong Kong SKH Welfare Council Limited, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service and The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, in addition to the private sector.
She worked in NGOs including Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, The Salvation Army, Hong Kong SKH Welfare Council Limited, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service and The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, in addition to the private sector.
Facilitator
Mr Dicky CHOW Ka Chun
Senior Researcher and Head, Healthcare and Social Innovation, Our Hong Kong Foundation
Dicky Chow is the Head of Healthcare and Social Innovation at Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF). He has published reports and articles on various topics, including primary healthcare, healthcare information system, health financing, mental health, Chinese medicine, and end-of-life care. In addition, he was invited to speak at international conferences, local seminars, Legislative Council meetings and TV programmes.
Prior to joining OHKF, Dicky worked in the Government and different think tanks to gain experience in policy analysis and implementation. Dicky received his Bachelor's degrees in Law and Business Administration from the University of Hong Kong and his Master's degree in Psychology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Prior to joining OHKF, Dicky worked in the Government and different think tanks to gain experience in policy analysis and implementation. Dicky received his Bachelor's degrees in Law and Business Administration from the University of Hong Kong and his Master's degree in Psychology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.