Project title:

Research on the Long-Term Care Needs of the Elderly in Macao

Person in charge:

Professor Zhu Mingxia, Michelle

Sponsor:

Social Welfare Bureau of MSAR Government

Brief information:

This study seeks to understand the cognitive behaviours and emotions of the elderly in Macao by looking into their overall health conditions, daily living habits, mobility abilities, handling of daily matters, use of and needs for long-term care, as well as their home safety and social support.

Methodology:

Questionnaire survey

Subjects:

The home-living elderly aged 60 or above in Macao

Period:

2004.07-2006