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Global Conference on Sustainable Development
Date: 4–5 October 2023 (Wednesday–Thursday)
Venue: Lau Chor Tak Lecture Theatre (LT1) & CMA Lecture Theatre (LT2), Yasumoto International Academic Park G/F, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Format: Hybrid (in-person at CUHK and live-streaming)
Language: English
Conference Website: https://www.gcsd2023.sdsn-hk.org/
Registration: Free admission https://www.gcsd2023.sdsn-hk.org/registration
The Global Conference on Sustainable Development is the first international conference organized by the Hong Kong Chapter of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
It aims to enable exchanges among academia, philanthropy, civil society institutions, the government and the private sector on the challenges and opportunities, as well as the way forward, in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals adopted.
The Conference features a series of sustainability issues that closely connected to our daily lives:
Breakout Session 2
Building an age-friendly city in Hong Kong
Synopsis:
The Sustainable Development Goals are intertwined and have differential impacts on the health of people. The session will discuss the impact of climate change to older people in Hong Kong, how physical and social environment affects their unequal healthy aging and why such environment is important to building an age-friendly city in Hong Kong.
Speakers:
Professor Helene Fung
Professor, Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Deputy Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
Presentation title: How older people in Hong Kong can cope with hot temperature
Dr Eric Lai
Research Assistant Professor, CUHK Institute of Heath Equity
Presentation title: Environment and equity in healthy aging
Panelist:
Professor Jean Woo
Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing; Co‐Director, CUHK Institute of Health Equity
Providing Support to Cancer Patients Facing the End of Life
By Faye Chan, Connie Tong and Jean Woo
We refer to “‘I’m crying but I’m happy,’ says terminal cancer patient who views her final days as like a bittersweet film ending – filled with pain but also beautiful moments” (August 12), which highlighted the struggles faced by the cancer patient Keren Goldman. It is disheartening to learn that Goldman, while already burdened by her illness, is feeling as though she has no available options at the end of life.
As a response, we would like to bring attention to some valuable resources that can provide support to patients in their final stages. Launched in 2016, the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project aims at improving the quality of end-of-life care and raising public awareness in Hong Kong. Being one of its collaborating partners, the CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing hosts a website that provides a comprehensive collection of resources to address the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and existential needs of patients facing the end of life. These resources cover a wide range of topics, such as treatment options, Advance Directive and Enduring Power of Attorney, and conversations in Advance Care Planning.
By accessing these self-help resources, patients affected by life-limiting illnesses can gain a better understanding of their own conditions, explore alternative treatment and care approaches that may enhance their quality of life during difficult times, communicate their wishes and preferences, and plan out the post-death arrangements in advance. Furthermore, these resources comprise real stories from people who are in the same boat as Goldman, which, by creating a sense of being understood and accompanied, can be empowering and therapeutic.
We hope that this letter will not only inform the public about the above resources, but also contribute to building a more compassionate and supportive society for terminal patients and their families. We believe that together we can make a significant difference in the lives of those facing end-of-life challenges.
Ms. Faye Chan, Nursing Officer, Ms. Connie Tong, Project Manager, Prof. Jean Woo, Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
This letter with revised version was published on South China Morning Post.
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Seminars and Conferences
Seminar on “Navigating Tomorrow: How Connected Autonomous Vehicles Reshape Industries”
Panel Session: Beyond the Road Industry Synergies
Speaker:
Mr. Richard Lee, Functional Manager, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing and CUHK Institute of Health Equity
Health & Well-being Forum
Session: 尋找健康公平的機遇
Speaker:
Dr. Ruby Yu, Representative, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing and CUHK Institute of Health Equity
Global Conference on Sustainable Development 2023
Breakout Session 2 - Building an age-friendly city in Hong Kong
Speakers:
Professor Helene Fung
Professor, Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Deputy Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
Dr. Eric Lai
Research Assistant Professor, CUHK Institute of Heath Equity
Panelist:
Professor Jean Woo
Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing; Co‐Director, CUHK Institute of Health Equity
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主題：共議惠民生．共建暖民心
專題研討：老有所依
Panelist: Mr. Richard Lee, Functional Manager, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
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The 4th Nikkei Super Active Ageing Society Conference - International Forum on the Super Aging Challenge
Panel Session 1: Health - Health Promotion of Older People and Extending Health Life Expectancy
Panelist: Prof. Jean Woo, Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
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Jockey Club Community Health Care Project Symposium on The Role of Digital Health in Integrated Care of Older People
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Jockey Club Age-friendly City International Conference cum City Partnership Scheme Award Presentation Ceremony
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Online and Offline District Health Centre Future Development - Seminar cum Forum
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Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation of Dying Matters Awareness Event
Details(Information about Dying Matters Awareness Event)
"Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project" Online Public Forum - Age-friendly Communication and Information
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Symposium on "Application of Digital Health in Community Centres: The First Step in a Stepped Care Approach to Primary Care of Older People"
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The HKDU Sunday Afternoon Symposium: The “Whys” and “Whats” in “End of life care”
Details(Please refer to the content on page 30 and 31)
Advance Care Planning for Older People with Dementia
Details(Please refer to the content on page 45)
Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project Press Briefing on Territory-wide Baseline Assessment Findings
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Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project – Public Forum on Age-friendly Community Support and Health Services
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Advances in Medicine conference: End-of-Life Care conversation
Press Release(Please refer to the content on page 32)
Collaboration in Creating Compassionate Holistic End-of-Life Care for the Future
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Thought Leadership Forum "Sustainable Healthcare - Challenges to Hong Kong's Healthcare System" by Cook Medical Hong Kong
Panelist: Prof. Jean Woo, Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
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US-Hong Kong 2015 Conference: Putting Ageing Research and Clinical Practice in Cultural Context
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"Technologies and Healthy Ageing Symposium" co-organized with Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute
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