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elderly residents

Coverage of elderly residents in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 28 · 10:34 UTCMost recent: Jun 20 · 07:33 UTC
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Hong Kongplace2Chris Sun Yuk-hanperson1Lai King Estateplace1suicide preventiontopic1Beat the Heattopic1Chinese University of Hong Kongorganization1heat-related health riskstopic1medical emergenciestopic1vulnerable elderlytopic1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJun 20 · 07:33 UTCSCMP CHINA
    After another suicide, Hong Kong to review age threshold to cover more elderly in need

    Hong Kong will review the age threshold for elderly residents to better identify priority cases after a 70-year-old man was found dead by suicide in his flat. Welfare chief Chris Sun Yuk-han pledged the review following the incident, which also involved the man's 78-year-old unconscious wife found nearby.

  • HEALTHMay 28 · 10:34 UTCSCMP CHINA
    University heat project cuts medical emergencies for Hong Kong’s vulnerable elderly

    A three-year 'Beat the Heat' project by the Chinese University of Hong Kong improved health outcomes for elderly residents by teaching heat protection strategies. The initiative led to a 132% increase in knowledge about heat-related risks and a 37% reduction in medical emergencies among participants.