Edmond | Guardian of Silver Age Program

The pandemic imperiled Edmond’s livelihood, ending his career in tourism as demand for cruises plummeted. At the height of the COVID crisis, Edmond faced the added responsibility of taking guardianship of his ailing mother as his sister left Hong Kong for another country. Aware of his limited expertise in eldercare, Edmond acknowledged the need to enhance his skills. Influenced by the societal needs due to Hong Kong’s aging population and his personal motive to care for his mother, he decided to redirect his career towards eldercare, enrolling in the ‘Guardians of the Silver Age’ program, which specializes in cultivating talent for eldercare management. The program not only enhanced Edmond’s sense of empathy, but it also enlightened him as to the extensive possibilities and essential services in the eldercare sector leading him to embrace the role of a Personal Care Worker (PCW) with a home care services organization committed to building an equitable future for Hong Kong’s elderly. Edmond explored various service domains, ultimately choosing to specialize in elderly rehabilitation and is now engaged in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) training, generously sponsored by his employer, with the aspiration of advancing to a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant position. Edmond’s journey reflects a commitment to personal development and a deep-seated dedication to elevating the quality of eldercare in response to his mother’s situation and the needs of the aging community in Hong Kong. He shows that caregiving is a universal responsibility and is essential to achieve a more compassionate society.