The multi-disciplinary team of the Elderly Health Service, Department of Health has produced the series "Elderly Health Essentials", which consists of 8 episodes, to discuss common conditions among the elderly. Contents include:

• Introduction of assistive devices that might be of use to the elderly; and sharing of how to enhance the self-care ability of stroke patients by occupational therapists;​
• Discussion on influenza and its prevention by a nurse;​
• Sharing of ways in managing stress brought by various conditions including chronic pain by clinical psychologists;​
• Discussion on the prevention of heart diseases and precautions for physical activities for patients with heart diseases by a physiotherapist;​
• Sharing of carbohydrate-controlled diet for diabetic patients and tips on healthy eating in festive occasions by dietitians​

Let's enhance our health knowledge together!​

Episode 1
Smart Use of Assistive Devices for Daily Living

Episode 2
Enhancing Self-Care for Stroke Patients

Episode 3
Prevent Flu! Get the Jab!
 

Episode 4
Respond to the Emotions, Then Deal with the Situation

Episode 5
Managing the Mental Stress of Chronic Pain

Episode 6
Exercise Tips for Heart Disease
 

Episode 7
Carbohydrate-controlled
Cooking for Diabetes​

Episode 8
Healthy Eating in Festive Feasts
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