As mentioned in the Mental Health Review Report (MHRR), the Government has provided different support for people with dementia and their family carers based on the principles of age in place. This emphasises on increasing awareness, reducing stigma, enhancing early detection and intervention, and strengthening community support to allow people with dementia living safely, independently, and comfortably in the community (Food and Health Bureau, 2017a, p. 168). It also recommends that the Government should further strengthen social care infrastructure in order for persons with dementia to remain in the community for as long as possible (Food and Health Bureau, 2017a, p. 188).

The Elderly Services Programme Plan (ESPP) recommends the enhancement of community care support to achieve the principle of age in place and avoid unnecessary institutionalisation (Working Group on Elderly Services Programme Plan, 2017, p. 24).

References:

Food and Health Bureau. (2017a). Mental Health Review Report.  Retrieved from https://www.fhb.gov.hk/download/press_and_publications/otherinfo/180500_mhr/e_mhr_full_report.pdf.

Working Group on Elderly Services Programme Plan, Elderly Commission of Government of Hong Kong SAR,. (2017). Elderly Services Programme Plan. Hong Kong: Elderly Commission of Government HKSAR Retrieved from https://www.elderlycommission.gov.hk/en/download/library/ESPP_Final_Report_Eng.pdf.