'Deepen GBA collaboration to support HK retirees'
Local think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation has urged the government to deepen its collaboration with mainland cities to assist the growing number of Hong Kong residents retiring in Guangdong. This would include helping retirees purchase specialist medical services in the Greater Bay Area as an alternative care option. In its latest research, the think tank noted that there are more than 111,000…
A local Hong Kong think tank has called for closer cooperation between the government and mainland cities to support the increasing number of Hong Kong retirees residing in Guangdong. The Our Hong Kong Foundation's research reveals that over 111,000 Hong Kong residents aged 65 and above now live in Guangdong, marking a nearly 60% rise over the past decade.
In a survey of over 1,000 individuals aged 36 and above interested in retirement in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the foundation discovered that nearly half of the respondents encountered significant obstacles while attempting to access specialized medical care in the region. Among those over 50, the primary challenge was found to be locating suitable care facilities rather than cost considerations.
To tackle this issue, the think tank recommended that the government acquire high-demand specialist services, including cataract surgery, knee replacements, and diagnostic imaging, from accredited private healthcare providers in the mainland. This initiative could offer a viable alternative for elderly residents with urgent medical needs who are unable to afford local private healthcare.
Additionally, the foundation proposed establishing a Hong Kong-based GBA Care Navigator Network in collaboration with mainland organizations. This network would provide retirees with dedicated touchpoints and support, ensuring they have access to necessary medical services in the GBA.
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