Yan Chai Hospital Jockey Club “Brain Health” Dementia Screening and Community Support Project

Four Core Professional Advantages:

1. Filling the Golden Gap: Shortening Diagnosis Waiting Time & Immediate Intervention

• Early & Precise Diagnosis: Through the professional clinical assessments and brain scans provided by the project, suspected cases do not have to wait in uncertainty for public hospital specialist scheduling. They can understand the progression of the condition sooner and begin targeted treatments early.
• Simultaneous Medical-Social Support: During the "vacuum period" while the elderly wait for government specialist appointments, this project intervenes immediately to provide case management, medication consultation, and non-pharmacological disposal. This ensures that the cognitive functions of the elderly are protected to the greatest extent during the golden intervention period, effectively delaying the rate of decline.

2. Dual-Track of Technology and Medicine: From Screening to Diagnosis

• Convenient Digital Screening: We encourage individuals aged 60 or above to conduct a preliminary self-assessment using the "CUHK Online Cognitive Test" App. Once the test indicates a need for follow-up, the center's team will proactively reach out to provide subsequent support.
• Comprehensive Medical Examination: This includes clinical assessments, brain imaging scans (MRI/CT), and laboratory blood tests to help rule out other medical causes and precisely diagnose the type of cognitive impairment, laying a scientific foundation for subsequent treatments.

3. Diversified Non-Pharmacological Therapies: Reshaping Social and Cognitive Functions

• Systematic Cognitive Training: Targeted activities designed by occupational therapists—such as sensory stimulation, art creation, and social interaction groups—help the elderly maintain their verbal expression and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Enhancing Quality of Life: By participating in structured community activities, patients' feelings of loneliness and anxiety caused by the illness are reduced, allowing the elderly to maintain their dignity and vitality within a familiar community environment.

4. Caregiver Empowerment: Professional Guidance and Stress Relief Together

• Transfer of Caregiving Skills: We organize professional workshops to teach caregivers how to handle behavioral problems and communication barriers. By utilizing assistive tools to improve home care efficiency, we help transform their anxiety into professional caregiving capabilities.
• Case Manager System: Each participating family is assigned a dedicated case manager who provides long-term, stable emotional support and resource coordination, serving as a steadfast pillar for caregivers on their journey against the illness.