'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…
The Our Hong Kong Foundation, a local think tank, has called upon the government to strengthen its partnership with mainland cities in order to support the increasing number of Hong Kong retirees residing in Guangdong. This proposal includes facilitating retirees' access to specialized medical services in the broader Greater Bay Area as a viable alternative to local healthcare options.
According to the think tank's recent research, over 111,000 Hong Kong residents aged 65 and above currently live in Guangdong, marking a nearly 60% surge in this demographic over the past decade. A survey of approximately 1,000 individuals aged 36 and above, who are considering retirement in the Greater Bay Area, revealed that nearly half encounter substantial obstacles when attempting to obtain specialized medical care in the province.
The primary challenge identified by respondents over 50 was locating suitable care, rather than cost considerations. To tackle this issue, the foundation recommended that the government acquire high-demand specialized services, such as cataract surgery, knee replacements, and diagnostic imaging, from accredited private healthcare providers in mainland China.
This initiative could serve as a practical alternative for elderly residents with urgent medical needs who are unable to afford private healthcare locally. 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 throughout their healthcare journey.
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