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The population of Hong Kong will reach its peak of some 8 million by 2029 with older adults encompassing 25 % of the population. In addressing the challenges of the ageing society, the Government in conjunction with its advisory body for ageing policy (i.e. the Elderly Commission) has adopted an active ageing framework to promote older people’s participation in building “a sense of security, a sense of belonging, and a feeling of worthiness.” The purpose of this paper is therefore, to examine how policy is translated into practice in advancing the well-being as well as enhancing social and civic participation among the elderly. Programs supporting these initiatives, including the (1) Opportunities for the Elderly Project, (2) Elder Academy Scheme, and (3) the Neighborhood Active Aging Project, will be explained and discussed.
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The concept of Active Aging was initiated by the aging expert Robert N. Butter (See “Why survive?: Being old in America”, 2002)
Created in 1965 by Resolution of the Legislative council, the Lotteries Fund is primarily used to finance the capital expenditure of welfare projects and provide one-off grants to experimental projects with limited duration.
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Appendix I. Strategy to promote Active Aging in Hong Kong
Appendix I. Strategy to promote Active Aging in Hong Kong
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Chan, CM.A., Liang, JS.E. Active Aging: Policy Framework and Applications to Promote Older Adult Participation in Hong Kong. Ageing Int 38, 28–42 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-012-9166-z
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