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A dental conservation service for school children has been
introduced recently. A dental training school for therapists has already started whilst a training school for dentists at the University
of Hong Kong is expected to receive its first intake of students in 1980. Until there is a reasonable provision of dentists in Hong
Kong, a dental scheme for the elderly is not practicable. However,
the Public Assistance scheme will continue to assist the elderly who
are unable to afford fees charged by private dentists, up to a
prescribed level. A list of non-profit making dental clinics operated
by voluntary agencies will also be made available to those in need.
Community Support
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To provide support for old people on their own and for
families with elderly members, the following community services will
be expanded :
(a)
In the current year, the number of home helpers
will be increased to 55, with an additional 40
helpers annually thereafter, subject to a review
in 1982/83. This service does not require a
substantial financial input and if sufficient
workers can be recruited, the Government will
consider a faster rate of expansion.
(b) Day care centres for old people are popular in
other countries as they offer a range of personal
carc, rehabilitative and recreational services on
a non-residential basis. These centres offer a
better alternative to institutional care in that
they encourage the elderly to remain with their
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