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2024 SAC Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony

We are always at deepest pride and greatest pleasure to be supported by our volunteer team. SAC Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony was held on 11 July as to commend the volunteers of SAC Center for their contribution in the past year. In addition to reviewing the past work with the volunteers and presenting certificates of commendation, we also discussed the direction of future development and new year planning with the volunteers. Through training and various service opportunities, volunteers can enhance their self-understanding, communication skills and contribute themselves with full potential.

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration 2023

The annual Mid-Autumn Festival celebration of SAC Center was held on 19 September with the theme of “Be Together for Glorious Future”. We hope that members can support each other and live a wonderful life. Affected by the COVID-19 epidemic in the past three years, no dining was arranged for the Mid-Autumn Festival gathering. In addition to participating in games, lucky draws and gift packs sharing arranged by volunteers and center staff, nearly fifty members enjoying delicious food and chatting in a restaurant for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival together. We would like to give a big applause to all sponsors and our private donor for the generous donation of mooncakes and gifts to support our activity. For those who could not attend the celebration in persons, to share the joy of the festival, mooncakes and gifts were delivered to their homes.

Birthday Party (May to Aug)

In a lively atmosphere, more than 20 SAC members celebrated their birthdays from May to August together. Volunteer members assisted in preparing uniquely designed balloon decorations and wristbands for the participants. Everyone enjoyed the game and snacks prepared by center staff, chit chat happily for a wonderful weekend.

Events

SAC Health Talk Series

With the sponsorships of Gilead Science and GlaxoSmithKline plc, SAC Center hosted a health talk with the theme "Understanding Chronic Inflammation and Management" on July 20. We were honored to invite Dr. Chan Man-chun, Consultant from the Department of Medicine & Geriatrics of Prince Margaret Hospital, to be the guest speaker. Dr. Chan mentioned that from 1984 to 2021, close to 20% of HIV patients were diagnosed over the age of 50. Managing multiple medications, treating comorbidities, regular screening, and improving the health-related quality of life of patients are key to achieving the 4th 90 target.

Mental Health Educational Workshop - " Aging in Place"

'Together We Love – Mental Health Support Project' is supported by the Mental Health Initiatives Funding Scheme under the Health Bureau. The project aims to enhance knowledge on mental health and motivate the elderly with HIV infection and their carers to seek help. On 18 June, a mental health workshop titled 'Ageing in Place' was organized and we were honored to invite Ms. Chan Ka-hei, the Unit-in-charge of Carer Support Service from the Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Chan Hing Social Service Center to share the updated information of elderly care services in Hong Kong to our members. The content covered community support, long-term care services, and caregiver support, with the aim at enhancing members’ knowledge on supporting networks of elderly service and hence increasing the confidence and sense of competence in facing their aging life.

SAC Health Talk Series

With the sponsorships of Gilead Science and GlaxoSmithKline plc, SAC Center held a health talk with the theme of "Management of Drug Side Effects and Antiretroviral Resistance" on April 13. We were honored to have Dr. Daphne Lau from Prince Margaret Hospital as a guest speaker, who explained the types of medication used in HIV/AIDS treatment, such as triple therapy, dual therapy, and long-acting injectables, along with their respective side effects. Additionally, Dr. Lau discussed the risks of drug resistance and the importance of medication adherence for individuals living with the infection.