“Take care of yourself as taking care of others, so that we can journey further together.”
Ms Mak, the caregiver in her eighties, has shared a lifetime of love with her husband. Since her husband diagnosis with dementia, she has shouldered the caregiving responsibilities ever after. In recent years, his health, cognitive abilities and mobility have deteriorated, increasing his reliance on Ms Mak, which makes her lack of personal time and intensifies the pressures of care.
The “Caregiver Support Model (CSM)” is a proven and locally validated assessment tool which provides an evidence-based and comprehensive examination of the 5 main needs and 7 essential resources for caregivers. Our social workers and caregivers to participate in decision-making on personalized intervention plans. It enhances the effectiveness of matching suitable and personalized services and supports for their needs.
After joining the Caregiver Support Project 2.0, Ms Mak recognized her own needs and strengths, learning to nurture her physical and mental health while effectively utilizing community resources. This brought positive changes in her life and family. Moreover, seed social workers from Methodist Centre have established strong relationships of mutual trust with caregivers, providing more professional and comprehensive intervention support to walk alongside them on the caregiving journey.
For details of Ms Mak's story, please click and watch the video. (Video in Chinese)
For more information about Caregiver Support Project 2.0, please feel free to contact us.
Wan Chai Methodist Centre for the Seniors
Address: Flat D, G/F, 1/F to 2/F, 211 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2527 4123
Fax: 2834 2027
Email: decc@methodist-centre.com
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