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Action for the elderly


Introducing clothes alteration service to provide adaptive clothing for elderly so that they can get dressed more easily when going out

ABOUT

Year Established: 2017

Beneficiaries: Elderly

https://www.fpphca.com
FPP HCA
Relieve elderly’ dressing problems by transforming daily clothing into adaptive clothing

SOCIAL ISSUES

  • Changing clothes is difficult for elderly and people with disabilities

SOCIAL INNOVATION

  • Offering clothes alternation services to transform daily clothing into adaptive clothing for the elderly with convenience, so as to overcome their dressing problems

EXPECTED SOCIAL IMPACT

540 elderly will be able to enjoy the clothes alternation services
3,240 clothes to be transformed into adaptive clothing
10 NGOs to be cooperated with this project
3 retired female garment workers will be offered job opportunities

BUSINESS MODEL

Action for the eldely gains from providing clothes alteration service to produce adaptive clothing

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Free consultation and evaluation services

Communicating with family members to understand the needs of the elderly and to provide suitable care services

Professional training for carers

Different trainings and workshops would be provided to teach carers with the basic knowledge of the product usage and basic skills when taking care of the elderly