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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