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“Equip our young people to utilise AI for social good"
Prof Benny Zee & Ms Maria Lai
Youth AI health ambassador training and outreach programme for brain health
The team engages youngsters to promote brain health to the older generation, bringing the benefits of AI technology to the community.
Prof Benny Zee & Ms Maria Lai | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Yang Yijian
Hip protectors to prevent hip fracture of older adults in hospitals and nursing homes
Hip fracture is a severe consequence of falls among older adults. The team’s hip protector and education programme seek to prevent hip fractures in high-risk environments – nursing homes and geriatric care.
Prof Yang Yijian | Faculty of Education
Prof Ronald Wong & Prof Louis Cheung
Combating sarcopenia in fragility fracture patients in Hong Kong
Sarcopenia could mean fatal consequences in the elderly. The team is using a non-invasive technology to save patients from falls and fractures.
Prof Ronald Wong & Prof Louis Cheung | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Michael Ong & Prof Patrick Yung
“Strong Shoulders for Elderly” Campaign
Through a shoulder exercise program developed by professionals, the team raises public awareness of shoulder health by providing quality and convenient community-based shoulder exercise program to aid the management of shoulder problems for older adults in Hong Kong.
Prof Michael Ong & Prof Patrick Yung | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Samuel Ling & Prof Patrick Yung
CuRE Pain: Relieve pain, Restore function, Renew hope
The team creates a smartphone app with bite-sized, customised, guided-exercise videos that tackle muscle and joint pain.
Prof Samuel Ling & Prof Patrick Yung | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Iris Ng & Dr Kammy Yeung
Early Identification of Hearing Loss in Ageing Community through Hearing Screening App
Hearing impairment poses a considerable communication barrier as we age. Take action and get your hearing status checked early on with the team’s validated app.
Prof Iris Ng & Dr Kammy Yeung | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Ronald Wong & Prof Louis Cheung
Prevention of Imminent Fragility Fractures: A Call to Action in Hong Kong
The team is running a clinic dedicated to saving patients from breaking their bones a second time, which is highly probable and extremely costly in consequence.
Prof Ronald Wong & Prof Louis Cheung | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Jean Woo(middle), Prof Ng Mee Kam & Dr Mo Kar Him
“Our Everyday. Our Borders.” A Study of Universal Accessibility in Our Built Environment in Hong Kong
Time for a stroll! Led by architects and urban planners, the elderly are discovering the city environment while airing their views on urban designs, paving the way for a walkable Hong Kong.
Prof Jean Woo(middle), Prof Ng Mee Kam & Dr Mo Kar Him | Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Social Science
Prof Kathy Lee & Prof Michael Tong
Oral Exercise Training Software for the Elderly in Hong Kong
Exercising our mouth is just as important as training our quads, so our speech and swallowing functions are well-maintained. The team's app guides and reminds the elderly to do oral exercises regularly.
Prof Kathy Lee & Prof Michael Tong | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Kelvin Tsoi & Prof Adrian Wong
Enhance Frontline Social Workers and Caregivers’ Knowledge in Dementia Screening
The team combined data science and machine learning technology into a dementia screening tool - and they are promoting it to the elderly and social workers.
Prof Kelvin Tsoi & Prof Adrian Wong | Faculty of Medicine