The project aims to provide a public seminar, on-site focused cardiac ultrasound examination, frailty assessment and other physical tests to older adults at each of 41 District Elderly community Centres (DECCs) or Neighbourhood Elderly Centres (NECs) in Hong Kong.
Grantee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Healthcare
Major Beneficiaries
Elderly
Approved Funding Amount
HK$388,652
Funding Period (months)
18
Status
Completed
Impact / Expected Impact
The project team delivered public seminars on Heart Failure, provided introductory education, and performed Express Heart Check assessments at District Elderly Community Centres (DECCs) and Neighbourhood Elderly Centres (NECs) in 14 districts of Hong Kong, and have reached 1 016 individuals so far.
Project Website
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