In response to the latest situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), services under the Department of Health have been gradually adjusted starting from 29 January 2020.

For the new service arrangement of the 18 Elderly Health Centres starting from 30 March 2020, please click here.

In order to enhance infection control measures including minimising pedestrian flows and social contacts, the Department of Health (DH) advised that clients' family members and friends should avoid accompanying the clients to visit unless there are special reasons to do so. The DH also advised that no more than one relative/friend may accompany the service user. If you find necessary, please contact the staff in the Centre.

For more details regarding COVID-19, please refer to the Centre for Health Protection website.

To stay healthy and to prevent pneumonia and respiratory tract infections, maintain good personal and environmental hygiene at all times.

	Wear a surgical mask properly and seek medical advice promptly
	Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing
	Perform hand hygiene frequently. Wash hands with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds
	Maintain drainage pipes properly and add water to the U-traps regularly
	Put the toilet lid down before flushing
	Reduce social contact to protect yourself and others

Many elderly people who suffer from chronic illnesses require constant care from their family members. If caregivers stretch themselves too far in the care-giving roles and ignore their own needs, both mental and physical distress may result. A mental status called "Burnout" would emerge if the caregivers could not manage their stress properly. More……

For more information about stress, please refer to pamphlet on "Understanding STRESS".