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Eldpathy
Raising awareness towards the elderly through experiential learning
ABOUT
Year Established: 2013
Beneficiaries: Students, the elderly, businesses and public organisations
http://www.eldpathy.hk | |
Eldpathy HK 歷耆者 | |
Empathy for elderly |
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SOCIAL ISSUES
- The population is ageing in HK quickly. The financial burdens and medical expenses are becoming heavier
- Social isolation is a serious problem for Hong Kong’s elderly. They are precious to us but are often discriminated simply for being old
SOCIAL INNOVATION
- With the simulation suit imported from Taiwan make the learning experience novel to people in Hong Kong
- Elderly tutors are employed and empowered as a symbol of social inclusion and the participants draw inspirations from their insights
EXPECTED SOCIAL IMPACT
![]() | 75 elderly individuals to be employed as tutors in three years |
![]() | 1,380participants from institutes and NGOs to join the workshops |
![]() | Adolescents to become more attentive and concerned about the needs of the elderly to mobilise supports for policies like the Universal Retirement Plan |
![]() | Income to be provided for the elderly, self-esteem to be promoted and social isolation to be alleviated |
![]() | Public and private organisations to better understand and to cater for the needs of the elderly by devoting more resources towards elderly welfare |
BUSINESS MODEL
Eldpathy gains revenue from programme fees from schools and businesses for participating
PROGRAMME CONTENT
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Tailored experience
To fit the corresponding training or educational needs of schools, NGOs and businesses
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Interactive Seminars
With interactive games to help audience understand the needs and feels of the elderly