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New elderly home in Eastern District opens
Hong Kong people with the improvement of health and welfare services now enjoy a life expectancy which is longer than almost anywhere else in the world.
This was stated by Mrs Lavender Patten when she officiated at the opening ceremony of the Women's Welfare Club (Eastern District) Hong Kong Ng Siu Mui Home cum Care and Attention Unit for the Elderly at Yiu Tung Estate, Shau Ki Wan today (Friday).
Noting that this had led to a growing demand for services for the elderly, Mrs Patten said the government's goal in supporting the provision of these services was to improve the quality of life for elderly people, who had contributed much to Hong Kong's success over the years, so that they could now enjoy a comfortable and dignified old age.
"Government seeks to achieve this by offering a range of community support and residential care services to meet the ever-changing needs of elderly people.
"This goal could not, however, be achieved without the staunch support and long-term commitment of voluntary groups like the Women's Welfare Club (Eastern District) Hong Kong." Mrs Patten said.
The new elderly home, the second of its kind operated by the club, provides residential and care services to 105 elderly people.
Also present at the ceremony today were the Assistant Director of Social Welfare (Elderly and Medical Social Services), Mrs Anna Mak; Assistant Director of Social Welfare (Family and Child Welfare), Mrs Patricia Chu; the District Officer of Eastern, Mr Lui Hau-tuen; and the Chairman of the Women's Welfare Club (Eastern District) Hong Kong, Ms Christina Ting.
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