Charles K. Kao Foundation for Alzheimer’s Disease Limited

Introduction

The Charles K. Kao Foundation for Alzheimer's Disease Limited (the "Foundation") is a registered non-profit making charity organization founded in 2010 by Professor Charles K. Kao and his wife, Gwen Kao. The Foundation aims to raise the public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, educating the general public on brain healthcare strategies, enhancing care and support to Alzheimer's patients, their families and caregivers. The Foundation also aims to encourage and facilitate co-operation amongst the various organizations, such as universities, government departments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to enhance resource allocation and education, thereby further benefitting Alzheimer's patients and their families and the support system.

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Aim

The Foundation aims to raise the public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, educating the general public on brain healthcare strategies, enhancing care and support to Alzheimer’s patients, their families and caregivers.

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Services

Service Brief:
- Providing Elderly Services

Service Scope:
1. Reaching Out Dementia Caregiver Support Programme (REACH): Provides 500 dementia caregivers with free well-being assessment and counseling services;
2. Eldergarten: Aims to eatsblish more daycare centres specialized in dementia care, such as the Yan Oi Tong Clarea Au Eldergarten, service sessions at the CFSC Mind-Lock Memory and Cognitive Training Centre etc;
3. Jockey Club Charles Kao Brain Health Services: This service is co-funded by the Foundation and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and operated by the St. James' Settlement. The mobile service vehicle has within the vehicle meeting rooms and activity rooms. It provides free screening, information and training for people with

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Location