In Sickness and In Health - The Salvation Army Hoi Lam Centre for Senior Citizens

In Sickness and In Health – The Salvation Army Hoi Lam Centre for Senior Citizens

“When I was healthier, I used to travel around and take photos with my wife. Our life used to be breezy, but it began to change around 2002…” Mr. Lee shared. Auntie Chan was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Her cognitive functions were declining, affecting her self-care abilities. She required intensive care which made Mr. Lee, her husband, feel very helpless. Though the couple has three daughters, they either live overseas or suffer from chronic illness ...
Soar high

Soar high

‘Welcome to the Salvation Army Family Store.’ Whenever there is someone walking in the Tuen Mun Family Store, Ka-man will greet them cordially. She has been serving in the store for a long time, and despite mild intellectual disability and speech impediment, everyone in the store thinks that she is a competent colleague with perfect working attitude. Customers find it so warm and welcoming when they are greeted by her. This year (2022), she was ...
Be an example - passing on knowledge and the spirit of helping others

Be an example – passing on knowledge and the spirit of helping others

'Knowledge can change one's destiny. By knowing the importance of education and personal development, grassroots children can bring positive influence, first to their families and then to the community.' Passing on the spirit of helping others Bobo was from a grassroots family, and she is now a volunteer tutor of the ‘Children development and support scheme’, a project of The Salvation Army Shamshuipo Family Support (“Family Support”). She serves children from a number of grassroots ...
同創共融社會

同創共融社會

The Salvation Army is dedicated to building a cohesive society where everyone enjoys equality and is treated with respect. We firmly believe that creating a culture of care at school or even in the entire community will help our children grow up healthily and happily. Under the caring grace of God and His guidance, Sam Shing Nursery School has been running for 40 years. Over the years, we have been encouraging and promoting a culture ...
Carers in the Pandemic

Carers in the Pandemic

Rita Kwan Social Worker of Yaumatei Multi-service Centre for Senior Citizens Ms Chin, aged 70, suffers from various diseases, including hypertension, chronic bronchitis, joint pain and osteoporosis, and has to attend regular medical follow-up consultations. Despite her old age and suffering from chronic diseases, Ms Chin needs to take care of her 73-year-old husband, who suffers from hypotension, diabetes, cataract and Parkinson’s disease. It takes Ms Chin extra care and efforts in taking care of her ...
A Perfect Life with Love

A Perfect Life with Love

“Palliative care makes a big difference. In my father’s last days, we were able to spend quality time with him. And with his wishes fulfilled, he left with no regrets.” Last year, Maso Lee lost his father Lee Foo to illness. Because of the blow he experienced at the time when his mother passed away suddenly, this time he chose to seek help from The Salvation Army “Palliative Care in Residential Care Homes for the ...