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For elderly couple Lau Moon-wing (left) and Chow Kam-shim, mornings often include yum cha with friends. Photo: Edmond So

‘I’m lonely’: why are 50% of Hong Kong’s elderly socially isolated – and what can help?

2 months ago02 mins

In the first of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on ageing in Hong Kong, Fiona Sun examines rising social isolation among the elderly, its serious health risks and how activities and community support are helping seniors stay socially engaged. Chow Kam-shim, 92, and her husband Lau Moon-wing, 100, still face off against opponents every…

Hong Kong urged to boost support for at-risk elderly across all social classes

7 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong authorities should step up support for elderly at risk of suicide across all social classes, analysts have said, after a 73-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murdering her husband in a hotel before taking sleeping pills and losing consciousness. They added that officials should broaden efforts to educate frontline workers…