Transforming Elderly Mental Wellness: Professor Terry Yat Sang Lum and Team at JC JoyAge Project Receives Prestigious Faculty Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024
Professor Terry YS Lum and his team at JC JoyAge – Holistic Support Project for Elderly Mental Wellness have been awarded the prestigious Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2024 for their groundbreaking project. JC JoyAge is a territory-wide initiative aimed at enhancing mental support for older adults in Hong Kong across 18 districts. The project focuses onimproving community capacity in providing mental health support to seniors.
By promoting effective coordination among district elderly services and community mental health services, JC JoyAge seeks to enhance service access and coverage for older adults in need. Additionally, the project aims to exert a positive influence on families and neighborhoods, improving mental health literacy across the community.
Professor Terry Y S Lum and his team’s innovative approach to addressing the mental health needs of older adults has been widely recognized. The Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award highlight their commitment to creating a more inclusive and supportive society for seniors. Stay tuned for more updates on the impactful work as they continue to transform elderly mental wellness in Hong Kong.
About JC JoyAge Project: https://research.jcjoyage.hk/