Studies have pointed out that people with Down (aged 30-39) have symptoms of aging earlier than people with intellectual disabilities, and the greatest concern of family members in caring for children is their health status, which has also become one of the main sources of stress for caregivers. In order to enhance the concern of Down members and parents for their own health, the “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Subsidy – Net Sharing – Down Family Support Service” donated by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust specially invites nurses from the Hong Kong Elite Care Volunteer Association and our nurses to provide free medical check-up services to adult Down members and their carers, so that they can understand their physical condition and take the first step towards planning a healthy lifestyle.
Details of the free medical examination day
Date:
20 March 2022 (Sunday)
Time
: 12:30pm – 5:30pm (each participant’s medical examination time is about 1 hour)
Venue
: Pak Pu Lee Parent Resource Centre (Address: G/F, East Wing, Chun Tung Building, Tung Tau Estate, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon)
Eligibility: Down members aged 18 or above and their parents
Capacity:
80 (limited to 2 per member)
Cost: Free of charge
Examination contents:
bone density test, blood cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood oxygen saturation, body weight index (BMI), etc
As of February 27, 2022 Beijing time
Remark:
1. The excess quota will be determined by drawing lots according to the selected period;
2. Selected participants will be contacted by staff one week after the deadline for registration;
3 . If affected by the epidemic, the number of seats may need to be reduced or postponed.
Enquiry: 2718 7773 (Miss Lam)