Service Development Milestones
1995
The Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association was established
in the form of a self-help group, providing services to members
1996
Recognized by Alzheimer’s Disease International
as the only member in Hong Kong
2001
The first day centre for people living with dementia was established
at Wang Cho House, Wang Tau Hom Estate
2004
The Head Office and day centre were moved to Ground Floor, Wang Yip House, Wang Tau Estate,
the day centre was formally named as Brain Health Centre with capacity expanded
2006
With support from the Community Chest,
early detection service was started at the Brain Health Centre
2007
Jean Wei Centre at Wanchai was established
2011
Taking reference of the Confucian’s 6 Arts, designed a multiple intelligence cognitive stimulation model and put to practice in our cognitive training and activities;
based on the model, an iPad App on Six Arts® cognitive stimulation was developed
2012
Chinese name of the Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association was renamed
as to reduce stigma to people living with dementia
2013
Tseung Kwan O Integrated Service Centre and Tsuen Wan Gene Hwa Lee Centre were established
Successfully applied trade mark registration for the Chinese name of “6 Arts”
2014
Institute of Alzheimer’s Education was formally established
to address the pressing needs of community-wide capacity building,
to promote quality of dementia care and to build a dementia-friendly community.
“16th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International”
was jointly organized with Alzheimer’s Disease International
2015
Commissioned by Social Welfare Bureau of the Macao SAR as consultant
to provide advices to their dementia policy and service development
Renovation of premises at Wang Tau Hom Estate after 15 years of utilization
2016
A district-based shared-care model for dementia care – “Project Sunrise” was piloted at Tsuen Wan
Collaborated with Hong Kong Medical Association
to equip and facilitate involvement of General Physicians in the community
2017
Project e+ : Dementia Community Support Service was launched at Kwai Tsing District
6 Arts Learning Network was established
to share the cognitive stimulation model with other elderly service units
Joining dementia awareness global movement, Dementia Friends
2018
Collaborated with HSBC on implementing dementia-friendly initiatives
and it became the first dementia-friendly bank in Hong Kong
2021-24
Mobile Dementia Clinic commenced service, enabling outreach to districts
which have limited support for PWDs and their families