Like many other developed societies, Hong Kong is facing what some are calling a “silver tsunami”. By 2034, it is estimated that about one in twelve Hongkongers will be aged 80 or above.
In her maiden policy address, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the government was ready to allocate more resources to elderly care. Some caretakers who look after older relatives say they receive insufficient support.
(Photo: SCMP’s Xiaomei Chen)
