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15/08/2025

Care for Yourself Before Caring for Others

Many caregivers believe they must “hold it together” to support their families.
But prolonged stress and fatigue can trigger warning signs—insomnia, irritability, reduced focus, or even physical pain.

At STEP Health, we encourage caregivers to:
• Take 10 minutes daily for stretching or deep breathing
• Stay connected with friends or support groups
• Give yourself quiet time—without feeling guilty

A healthier you means stronger, more reliable care for your loved ones.
If you’d like to learn more about stress relief and self-care tips, we’re here to help.

📌 Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Please consult a qualified professional for personalised advice.

15/08/2025

照顧別人前，先照顧好自己

很多照顧者以為，自己要「撐得住」才有能力幫家人。
但長時間的壓力和疲勞，會令身體和情緒出現警號——失眠、易怒、專注力下降、甚至身體痛症。

STEP Health 鼓勵每位照顧者：
• 每天抽 10 分鐘做伸展或深呼吸
• 與朋友或支援小組保持聯絡
• 給自己一個安靜的空間，不必感到愧疚

因為健康的你，才能給家人最穩定的支持。
如果你想知道更多減壓及自我照顧的方法，我們很樂意與你分享。

📌 免責聲明：以上資訊僅供參考，如需個人化建議，請諮詢合資格的專業人士。

14/08/2025

“I Can Still Do It!” — Rebuilding Life After Stroke

Mr. Lee, 72, felt hopeless after a mild stroke left his right hand weak—he couldn’t even hold chopsticks.
With home-based occupational therapy, he learned to use adaptive chopsticks, practiced hand stretches, and gradually transitioned back to normal utensils.

Two months later, he can eat independently and even help his wife prepare vegetables.
Smiling, he says: “I can still do it!”

At STEP Health, we believe:
• Small steps can lead to big confidence
• Rehab doesn’t just happen in hospitals—home can be the best training ground

If you or your loved one are working to regain daily skills, we’d be happy to explore the best rehab solutions together.

📌 Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Please consult a qualified professional for personalised advice.

14/08/2025

「原來我仲做到！」——中風後的生活重建

李伯伯在中風初期，覺得自己「咩都做唔到」，心情沉重。
但透過職業治療師安排的家居復康訓練，他慢慢學會用輔助筷子、做手部伸展練習，再逐步過渡到使用普通餐具。

兩個月後，他不但可以自己吃飯，還能幫太太準備食材。
他笑著說：「原來我仲做到！」

STEP Health 相信：
• 小小進步，能帶來大大信心
• 復康不只在醫院發生，家裡也是最佳訓練場

如果你或家人也在努力恢復生活能力，歡迎與我們傾談，一起尋找最合適的復康方法。

📌 免責聲明：以上資訊僅供參考，如需個人化建議，請諮詢合資格的專業人士。

13/08/2025

Rehab Without Location Limits—Thanks to Technology

Traditionally, post-discharge monitoring relied on scheduled follow-ups or phone calls, which often failed to detect issues promptly.
Now, wearable cardiac monitoring devices are being trialled in Hong Kong hospitals, allowing real-time tracking of heart rate, rhythm, and blood pressure—data sent directly to hospital systems for timely intervention.

For older adults or those with mobility issues, this means:
• Fewer exhausting trips to clinics
• Earlier detection of abnormalities
• Health updates accessible to both healthcare teams and family members

At STEP Health, we’re exploring how such innovations can be integrated into occupational therapy to make rehab more flexible and life-friendly.
If you’d like to learn how these tools can support home-based health management, we’d love to talk.

📌 Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Please consult a qualified professional for personalised advice.

13/08/2025

科技令復康不再受地點限制

傳統上，病人出院後的健康監察主要靠定期覆診或電話跟進，但很多時候未能即時發現問題。
近年，可穿戴式心臟監測裝置在香港開始應用，讓醫護可以遠端即時掌握病人的心跳、心律與血壓狀況，為復康加多一層保障。

對於長者或行動不便的人來說，這意味著：
• 減少舟車勞頓的覆診次數
• 及早發現異常情況
• 醫護與家屬可同時掌握健康狀況

STEP Health 也關注如何將這些新科技與職業治療服務結合，讓復康變得更靈活、更貼近生活。
如果你想知道更多這類技術如何應用在家居健康管理，歡迎與我們傾談。

📌 免責聲明：以上資訊僅供參考，如需個人化建議，請諮詢合資格的專業人士。

12/08/2025

Fall Prevention for Seniors Is More Than Watching Your Step

Many believe preventing falls is just about avoiding slippery floors, but health and environmental factors matter just as much.
Recently, during Hong Kong’s extreme heat, some seniors have fainted or lost balance due to dehydration, blood pressure changes, or fatigue—especially those with chronic conditions or mobility issues.

As occupational therapists, we help seniors by:
• Physical health: Simple balance and strength exercises to improve stability
• Daily habits: Staying hydrated and avoiding prolonged outdoor activities in strong sun
• Home environment: Installing grab bars, non-slip mats, and better lighting

Preventing falls is not just about “walking carefully” but about adjusting daily life as a whole.
If you’re concerned about the safety of an older family member, feel free to talk to us about ways to reduce risks.

📌 Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Please consult a qualified professional for personalised advice.

12/08/2025

長者防跌，不只是留意地面

很多人以為防跌只需注意地滑，其實身體狀況與環境因素同樣重要。
最近天氣酷熱，不少長者因為脫水、血壓波動或體力下降而失去平衡，甚至暈倒。

作為職業治療師，我們會從三方面協助長者：
• 身體狀況：安排簡單平衡及肌力訓練，提升穩定度
• 生活習慣：提醒按時飲水、避免長時間在烈日下活動
• 家居環境：安裝扶手、防滑墊及改善照明

預防跌倒並不只是「小心行路」，而是整體生活安排的改變。
如果你擔心家中長者的安全，歡迎與我們傾談，看看有什麼方法可以減低風險。

📌 免責聲明：以上資訊僅供參考，如需個人化建議，請諮詢合資格的專業人士。

11/08/2025

Take Every Step with Care – Your Safety Matters

Late this morning (August 11), an elderly woman tragically fell from her residence in Tuen Mun, reminding us that even daily routines can carry hidden risks .

Here are simple ways to make your home safer:
• Avoid stretching or hanging laundry near windows or edges, especially when standing on unstable furniture
• Use non-slip mats and handrails in slippery or elevated areas
• Do a quick monthly safety check: fix unstable items and ensure proper lighting

If you want help checking your home for safety risks, let’s talk—I’m here to help you and your loved ones stay secure and confident.

📌 Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

11/08/2025

小心每一步，才能安心過生活

今天早上（8月11日），屯門有一名長者不慎從高處墜下身亡，這再次提醒我們：即使是最日常的活動，也可能暗藏危險。

很多家居意外其實可以透過簡單做法避免：
• 切勿在窗邊／樓台上拉衣物，尤其站在椅子或不穩平台上
• 家中如有高低差或濕滑區域，務必放置防滑墊或安裝扶手
• 每月做個簡單的居家安全檢查，例如修補不穩物品或改善照明

如果你擔心家中可能存在安全隱患，歡迎聯絡我們，我們可以一起聊聊居家要點，讓你和家人都安心生活。

📌 免責聲明：以上資訊僅供參考，如需具體改善建議，請諮詢合資格專業人士。

08/08/2025

Take Care of Yourself First, So You Can Care for Others

In Hong Kong, many seniors also serve as family caregivers. A survey found that 80% of caregivers are aged 60 or above—most of them women—and 40% report high levels of stress. Those without any “me-time” show a staggering 13% greater stress than those who do .

Furthermore, 20% of caregivers living in subdivided flats experience elevated levels of anxiety and depression, likely due to cramped and stressful living conditions .

At STEP Health, we believe:
• Self-care is not a luxury—it’s essential if you want to care effectively for others
• Simple practices like deep breathing, stretching, short walks, or setting aside a “me-moment” each day can help restore emotional strength

If you’d like to explore practical ways to create such small moments for yourself, we’d love to talk.

📌 Disclaimer: The information provided is for general reference only. Please consult a qualified professional for personalised advice.

08/08/2025

照顧別人前，也要先照顧好自己

香港有不少年長者扮演主要家庭照護者的角色，調查顯示高達 80% 的照顧者年過 60 歲，且大多數是女性，長期承擔艱巨任務。40% 的受訪者表示承受極高壓力，而那些根本沒有「自己時間」的照顧者，其壓力指數更比有自己空間的低 13% 。

而約 20% 的照顧者因住居條件擠迫（如分間單位），導致較高的焦慮和抑鬱風險。

STEP Health 認為：
• 自我照顧並非奢侈，而是維持健康才有能力照顧他人的基礎
• 一些簡單方法像是深呼吸、伸展、短暫散步，甚至設定小小「個人時光」，都能幫助你重拾內在力量

如果你也希望安排屬於自己的短片時光，一起聊聊如何實際落實這些貼士吧。

📌 免責聲明：以上資訊僅供參考，如需要進一步支援或建議，請諮詢合資格的專業人士。

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