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SUN · 2026-07-26 · 11:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0726-96090
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NSR-2026-0726-96090News Report·EN·Human Interest

How can Alzheimer’s patients in Hong Kong buy ‘more golden hours’ with family?

Advances in early screening and new drug therapies are providing renewed hope for Alzheimer's patients in Hong Kong, as highlighted in a Health Matters series on aging. Experts believe the city needs to increase support services to address the growing demand.

Victor TingSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-26 · 11:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
How can Alzheimer’s patients in Hong Kong buy ‘more golden hours’ with family?
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Advances in early screening and new drug therapies are providing renewed hope for Alzheimer's patients in Hong Kong, as highlighted in a Health Matters series on aging. Experts believe the city needs to increase support services to address the growing demand. The article introduces Mary Chan, a 65-year-old retiree who experienced memory lapses, initially attributing them to normal aging, while fearing a family history of dementia. This suggests that early detection and treatment are becoming more accessible, potentially allowing patients to spend more quality time with their families.

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Mary Chan brushed off incidents of misplacing belongings as part of normal aging.

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Mary Chan, a 65-year-old grandmother, sometimes misplaces belongings in public.

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Experts say Hong Kong must expand support efforts to meet rising demand for Alzheimer's care.

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Advances in early screening and new drug therapies offer fresh hope for Alzheimer's patients.

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In the third of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on ageing in Hong Kong, Victor Ting looks at how advances in early screening and new drug therapies are offering fresh hope for Alzheimer’s patients, as experts say the city must expand support efforts to meet rising demand.For years, Hong Kong retiree Mary Chan* lived with a quiet fear that dementia ran in her family.The 65-year-old grandmother would sometimes misplace her belongings in public – incidents she brushed off as part of normal ageing.
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