Objective
Hong Kong’s population is rapidly ageing. According to the projection of the Census and Statistics Department, people aged 65 and above are expected to rise markedly from around 940,000 in 2011 to nearly 2,600,000, or 30% of the population by 2041. This drastic increase in senior population will lead to a surging demand for special social services, in particular housing.
Although most elder people choose to stay in their own homes and communities for the rest of their lives, a purpose-built housing project for the elderly or an age-friendly living environment with support services are necessary for achieving ageing-in-place.
The Age-friendly Housing Seminar organised by the Hong Kong Housing Society will provide a platform for local and overseas experts, as well as industry practitioners in housing and elderly services, to share their experience and exchange insights into this important topic and salient issues, such as the housing trends, design standards and support services which are instrumental to ageing-in-place.
The Seminar is also one of the major events to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Housing Society Elderly Resources Centre (ERC), established in 2005 to promote age-friendly housing through enhancing the awareness of the elderly on home safety.
Target Participants
Policy-makers, academia, professionals, researchers, consultants and industry practitioners in housing and elderly services
Language
English
Date & Time
4 November 2015 from 2:00pm – 5:30pm (1:30pm starts registration)
Venue
Room 421 & 423, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Seminar Secretariat
Hong Kong Housing Society Academy
Tel: (852) 2839 7891 / 2839 7873
Fax: (852) 3100 0161
Email: [email protected]
Terms and Conditions
1. All fees paid are non-refundable except when the event is cancelled. 2. Confirmation email will be sent to participants via email before 26 October 2015. 3. All payment must be settled before event commencement. 4. In case of over-subscription, priority will be given on a “first-come-first-serve” basis. 5. We reserve right to cancel, modify and/or postpone the event. 6. The seminar will be cancelled if No.8 typhoon signal or black rainstorm warning is hoisted on the event day. In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, the seminar will be cancelled. Seminar fee will be refunded. 7. Any bank charges and/or expenses incurred as a result of bounced cheques and/or wire transfer will be borne by the participants. 8. We reserve the right to alter the contents of this seminar and/or the identity of the seminar presenters due to circumstances beyond our control. 9. In complying with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, the information provided here will be accessed only by the organiser and event manager for the purpose of this seminar. We will not use your personal data for any other purposes without your prior consent unless such use is permitted or required by law.
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