As mentioned in the Mental Health Review Report (MHRR), it is important to develop effective medical-social collaboration and intervention model while addressing the rising demand of dementia care services in a more cost-effective and sustainable way (Food and Health Bureau, 2017a, p. 186).

In terms of ensuring financial sustainability and accountability, the Elderly Services Programme Plan (ESPP) proposes the review of existing funding models of public expenditures, co-payments and allowance schemes for community and residential care services for older people. This plan also considers exploring measures to facilitate the provision of self-financing services from NGOs and alternative long-term care financing options based on the varying levels of needs, aspirations, and affordability of elderly services users (Working Group on Elderly Services Programme Plan, 2017, p. 40).

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.