Hong Kong Connection：Alongside Dementia

According to the government's 2017 Mental Health Review Report, Hong Kong has up to 100,000 dementia patients, nearly one-tenth of the elderly population. Dementia is an incurable disease, requiring patients and their carers to adjust treatment and care plans as the condition progresses. What they need is long-term and diversified support. Currently, a medical-social collaboration model provides support to patient families, but many face long waiting times and fragmented services. What kind of life do individuals with brain degeneration face as they navigate this challenging journey?