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2025-10-01
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Hand in Hand
2025-10-01
Because of love, the originally rugged path can continue, allowing each other to avoid loneliness.
Sixty-three-year-old contractor "Brother Gai" has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Sandy for 30 years. However, a diagnosis in 2022 changed everything. Brother Gai was diagnosed with motor neuron disease, and within just a year, his condition deteriorated to the point where he could no longer move or speak. In an instant, Sandy transformed from a pampered woman into a caregiver, taking on the responsibility of caring for Brother Gai and cherishing the limited time they have left together.
Fortunately, through the collaboration of government agencies, the Tuen Mun Hospital's palliative care team, and community groups like the Anglican Church's Elderly Community Centre's palliative care services, Sandy and Brother Gai received the professional support they needed to "live well" in their remaining time. This support allows them to not feel alone on their caregiving journey and to walk further together.
Sixty-three-year-old contractor "Brother Gai" has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Sandy for 30 years. However, a diagnosis in 2022 changed everything. Brother Gai was diagnosed with motor neuron disease, and within just a year, his condition deteriorated to the point where he could no longer move or speak. In an instant, Sandy transformed from a pampered woman into a caregiver, taking on the responsibility of caring for Brother Gai and cherishing the limited time they have left together.
Fortunately, through the collaboration of government agencies, the Tuen Mun Hospital's palliative care team, and community groups like the Anglican Church's Elderly Community Centre's palliative care services, Sandy and Brother Gai received the professional support they needed to "live well" in their remaining time. This support allows them to not feel alone on their caregiving journey and to walk further together.
In recent years, the well-being of carer has received significant social attention. Social welfare organizations estimate that there are over a million carers in Hong Kong, who often bear tremendous physical and mental stress. Whether living with patients or the elderly, carers must accompany them to follow-up appointments, ensure timely medication, and assist with basic needs such as using the toilet and bathing. As their responsibilities grow, so does their stress, leading some carers to feel overwhelmed and develop emotional issues, which deserves societal attention and increased support.
The government and community have invested considerable resources to assist carers. This series, titled "Stories about Carers" introduces various services and support through different carer stories, including household assistance, day care, nursing, and rehabilitation, to help carers feel less isolated. It symbolizes providing carers with a "door" to remind them that they must care for themselves as well, helping them see a way forward.
This series covers a variety of carers, including those caring for individuals with disabilities, rare diseases, children with special educational needs, elderly carers, people with intellectual disabilities, those with serious or chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, and mental health issues. It will also introduce various services, such as support hotlines, day respite care, mental health recovery service centres, elder tech, adult training centres, and end-of-life services, to help the public understand how community resources can alleviate their burdens and provide them with breathing space.
The government and community have invested considerable resources to assist carers. This series, titled "Stories about Carers" introduces various services and support through different carer stories, including household assistance, day care, nursing, and rehabilitation, to help carers feel less isolated. It symbolizes providing carers with a "door" to remind them that they must care for themselves as well, helping them see a way forward.
This series covers a variety of carers, including those caring for individuals with disabilities, rare diseases, children with special educational needs, elderly carers, people with intellectual disabilities, those with serious or chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, and mental health issues. It will also introduce various services, such as support hotlines, day respite care, mental health recovery service centres, elder tech, adult training centres, and end-of-life services, to help the public understand how community resources can alleviate their burdens and provide them with breathing space.
