Based on estimates by the Census and Statistics Department, the total number of intellectually disabled individuals in Hong Kong in 2020 was estimated to be between 77,000 and 90,000. However, the wait for residential care facilities is long. As caregivers age, it becomes increasingly difficult to provide care. If caregivers lose their ability to provide care, who will take care of these intellectually disabled individuals? What policies and support services are available from the Social Welfare Department and welfare organizations?
- Category
- 문화 - Culture
- Tags
- aging population, caregivers, emotional counseling
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