In Hong Kong, the ageing population and their
demand for long-term care services have increased.
Policies should seek a balance between residential
care and community care, enabling the frail elderly
to live independently in the community. A
comprehensive policy framework for long-term care
was developed in 2000. A standardised care needs–
assessment tool is used to assess elderly people
applying for subsidised long-term care services, so
that an accurate matching of services to care needs
can be achieved.
Various long-term care services are
subsidised by the government, including community
care services (e.g. integrated home care services,
enhanced home and community care services, day
care centres/units for the elderly) and residential care
services (e.g. homes for the aged, care and attention
homes, and nursing homes).

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