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IAA is an interdisciplinary research, academic and practice centre to facilitate active
ageing
Three Strategic Areas
1. Research Projects
IAA has committed to three research projects collaborating with different organizations and
institutions during the reporting period:
Investigators Title Funding Source(s)
Dr. Alma Au
Mrs. Teresa Tsien
Implicit motives and successful ageing in
diverse cultural contexts.
(To be completed in June 2013)
University Of
Osnabrück, Germany
Dr. Clifford Choy
Mrs. Teresa Tsien
Effectiveness of life planning activities in
enhancing the ageing adjustment of elderly
people. (To be completed end of 2013)
St James’ Settlement,
Hong Kong
Dr. Alma Au
Dr. Mimi Tse
Mrs. Teresa Tsien
Evaluation on the effectiveness of services
provided by Community Support Services to
fulfill the needs of young elders
(To be completed in April 2013)
Social Welfare
Department and Tung
Wah Group of
Hospitals, Community
Services Division, HK
Institute of Active Ageing (IAA) 活齡學院
News Bulletin (June 2012 - December 2012)
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2. Education and Scholarly Activities
BSc (Hons) in Applied Ageing Studies (AAS)
Seminars
Date Event
25 Oct 2012 Talk on "Caregivers of older people: an essential but overburdened
group" by Prof. Daniel Lai, Associate Dean (Research &
Partnerships) of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary,
Canada.
9 Nov 2012 Talk on "Screening for elder abuse: the three dimensional model
for identification of abuse” by Prof. Miri Cohen, University of Haifa,
Israel.
This is a self-financed two-year top-up
degree programme for holders of
Associate Degree (AD) or Higher
Diploma (HD). 46 out of 700 applicants
were admitted to the 2012-13 cohort,
of which two are mature students.
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3. Project for the Third Age
Administration - New Staff of the Project for the Third Age
(1) University of the Third Age (U3A)
An U3A was established by recruiting people in the third age (aged 50 years or above) to
administer, plan, organize and teach subjects in art, languages, life sciences, Chinese medicine,
computing, crafts, and photography, etc. in a friendly atmosphere.
(2) Job Matching Services
Twenty (20) third age members successfully obtained job placements in the capacity of
ambassadors, course trainers and primary school tutors via our job matching service by
December 2012.
(2.1) MTR Senior Ambassador Scheme
Four members took part as ambassadors of the MTR Corporation during September
2012 at Hang Hau Station and November 2012 at Po Lam Station. This job gave them
the opportunity to keep closely in touch with the community, chance to try out job at a
different field and enhance self-esteem.
Three new staff of the Project for the Third Age
(hereafter called “Project”), Miss Jan Au (Project
Assistant), Mr Leo Chung (Project Assistant) and
Miss Livia Lin (Project Administrative Assistant)
reported duty in June, July and November 2012
respectively.
A total of 74 third age trainers
completed the Train-the-trainer
Programmes and conducted 45
U3A courses by December 2012
with 718 enrolments.
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(2.2) The Wharf Group Bright Senior Ambassador
The Project had customized a 3-hour workshop on 10 December 2012 to equip members with
sufficient interview knowledge and to polish their English and Mandarin language skills. One
of our members successfully secured the position after passing the group and individual
interviews.
(2.3) PolyU Work-Life Balance Weeks
(3) Voluntary Work
(3.1) Train-the-trainer Programme on Sitting Tai Chi
The Project and Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, PolyU collaboratively launched the
Train-the-trainer Programme on Sitting Tai Chi in August 2012. The 12 forms of Sitting Tai Chi
aimed to enhance control in weight shifting in different directions and promote sensor motor
coordination involving the eyes, head, hands and trunk in a smooth and coordinated manner.
This exercise was especially designed for elderly with poor standing balance or who are
physically dependent.
The Project’s Tai Chi trainer was invited by
Human Resources Office, PolyU, to conduct
the Sitting Tai Chi programmes to staff during
the PolyU Work-Life Balance Weeks.
The Train-the-trainer Programme on Sitting Tai Chi successfully trained 53
volunteers and provided a total of 76 hours of service to 46 service
recipients at 3 elder homes since August 2012.
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(3.2) Video Production Volunteer Team
(3.3) PolyU Alumni Homecoming Fiesta
In collaboration with the Cyber Senior Network Development Association Limited, the
Project established the Video Production Volunteer Team and provided training on the
processes and techniques required to plan, produce, shoot and edit a short video in
November 2012. Over the course of study, 24 members were required to create and show
4 complete video presentations by May 2013.
In celebration of its 75th Anniversary, PolyU and the Federation of PolyU Alumni
Associations launched the "2012 PolyU Alumni Homecoming Fiesta" on the university
campus on 11 November 2012. The Project was invited to host two booths, conduct three
Sitting Tai Chi workshops and stage a Sitting Tai Chi performance. Thirty-three volunteers
including 14 undergraduate students and 19 third age members were recruited to man the
games and acupressure introductory sessions at booths.
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Collaboration Projects
a. The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association Tin Shui Wai Pansy Ho Activity Centre
Project organized two sessions of volunteer training for the primary school students and
women members of The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association Tin Shui Wai Pansy Ho Activity
Centre in August 2012.
b. The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council
Project collaborated with The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council in organizing the
Community Oral History Theatre Project - Sham Shui Po District. Five members from the
Project and other seniors will take part in the drama performances to relate their personal
experiences and recollections in Sham Shui Po District. The drama will be conducted in
Cantonese and the performances will be held on 1 and 2 March 2013 at the Chiang Chen
Studio Theatre in PolyU.
Taiwan Study Tour
Nineteen members joined the study tour from 3-6 September 2012 and visited the elderly
academy, elderly centre, an elderly home and a social enterprise in Taipei to learn about their
vision, operation models and best practices in promoting education for the elderly. A sharing
session was held on 9 October 2012 for the participants to share their experience with other
members and guests.
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4. Mini-University for the Third Age Programme, 2012/13
Mini-U for the Third Age Summer Course 2012
IAA held the Mini-U for the Third Age Summer Course 2012 from 18 to 29 June 2012. This
two-week experiential course aimed to enable people of the third age to pursue lifelong
learning at a university setting. 43 third-aged students completed the course.
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Graduation Ceremony of Credit-bearing
Course.
5-day study tour to Taiwan (6-10
December 2012)
Mini-U Credit-bearing Course
The first credit-bearing course “Nutrition and Physical Fitness in Ageing” of the academic year
2012/13 commenced on 28 September 2012 with 32 enrolments. When students had
successfully completed the 9-week course, they were sponsored by the Fu Tak Iam Foundation
to join a 5-day study tour to Taiwan (6-10 December 2012) to broaden their horizons. They
attended classes at the Taipei Chenshih University of Science and Technology, visited the
Education Bureau units, the Taipei Medical University and organizations related to nutrition
and physical fitness.
5. Coming Activities
16 March Commencement of The second credit-bearing course “Life Review”
18 March Job Fair, PolyU campus
11 May Senior Fair, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
16 Oct IAA Third Anniversary Celebration and Art Exhibition
Teresa Tsien
Director
Institute of Active Ageing 活齡學院
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
For Information Tel: (+852) 3400 8967
Fax: (+852) 2994 5690
E-mail: dhiaa@inet.polyu.edu.hk
Website: http://iaa.fhss.polyu.edu.hk/
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