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Research

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YEARS

20+

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130+

MILLION OF FUNDING

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PROJECTS

100+

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PUBLICATIONS

380+

The Centre focuses on enhancing the quality of life of elderly through gerontology research. We have a strong research team which comprises experts in different areas of gerontology. The team investigates into various ageing-related issues through multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural studies in conjunction with local and overseas experts. To guide our studies to development direction, we have identified several strategic research focuses by theme: Long-term care, Meaningful ageing, Ageing-in-place, Active and healthy ageing, Age-friendly city, Social Determinants of well-being.

Other than the research themes, our researchers also look into issues faced by different populations, including family caregivers, people with dementia, volunteers, people with stroke, people in end stage of life, aged people with life time disabilities.  For example, the team has devoted a lot of effort in dementia studies such as non-pharmacological interventions (e.g. cognitive stimulation therapy) and caregiver support for dementia patients. We have developed family-based intervention programme for caregivers of stroke patients. We also investigate into the difference in ageing process between people with Down syndrome and the general public, and examine how physical fitness and functioning of adults with Down syndrome changes when they age.  Many of our projects involve community engagement of both frail and healthy older people. This effectively promotes elderly volunteerism as empowerment which enforces productive aging and a thriving society.

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Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou

Funding Source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

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Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou

Funding Source: Singapore University of Social Sciences Pro-bono

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Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou

Funding Source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

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Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou

Funding Source: Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service

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Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou

Funding Source: Aberdeen Kai-Fong Welfare Association Limited Pro-bono

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Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou

Funding Source: General Research Fund

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Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou

Funding Source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

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Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou (Co-PI)

Funding Source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

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​Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou (Co-PI)

Funding Source: Health and Medical Research Fund

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Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou  (Co-PI)

Funding Source: Research Impact Fund

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Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Vivian Lou (Co-PI)

Funding Source: Theme-based Research Scheme

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