In this article, we have invited Dr Amy Chou, a professor of social work and social administration at The University of Hong Kong to share with us the impact of counselling in reducing one’s grief and regret on death. I remember in one of the

Why Is Pregnancy Loss Emotionally Disturbing?

May 11th, 2020 47s

You may not know much about miscarriage, but it is actually so common that it can happen to you and me. As much as 10,000 inpatients are admitted each year for spontaneous and medical abortion, whose emotional needs might not be well taken care

A Father’s Battle To Bury His Miscarried Baby

May 11th, 2020 56s

Do you still remember how it feels when you hold a baby for the first time? A newborn baby may be small in size, but at the same time very warm and heavy. Together with the loud cries, a baby has always been a symbol of hope and vitality, bring

Angels’ Garden Gives The Deceased Young Souls A New Home

May 11th, 2020 49s

For parents who lost their babies under 24 weeks of pregnancy, their biggest wish is to find their babies a decent burying ground. And the Angels’ Garden at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is the first burial facility in Hong Kong for these ve

Can Hong Kong People Die In Place?

May 11th, 2020 57s

Former Health Secretary of Hong Kong, Yeoh Eng-kiong, once said, “I wish I could die at home in the future, It’s a much better place. Hospitals are like a foreign environment. You know how crowded the hospitals are in Hong Kong, so it’s really

Treating Different Pains Of Patients And Their Families In Life

May 11th, 2020 1m 4s

When we go to see a doctor, we often expect he or she can cure the diseases and save our lives. But, for terminally-ill patients, there are no medications that can heal or save them from dying. Instead of using treatment to prolong one’s life

Caregiving In The Shadows: The Plight Of Local Caregivers

May 11th, 2020 1m 5s

Have you ever thought about the biggest fear you would face if you were a caregiver for your loved one?For 66-year-old Chan, who started his caregiving journey in 2015 for his 96-year-old mother suffering from swallowing difficulty, money and

Facing A Pet Loss - A Bereavement Neglected

May 11th, 2020 1m 2s

When you heard that somebody has just lost his or her loved one, it is normal to express your condolences, but will your reaction be the same if the deceased is an animal? Pet loss bereavement is a grief often overlooked not only by people aro

Pet Palliative Care Fills The Gap Between Curing And Euthanasia

May 11th, 2020 1m

Opting for euthanasia is always an extremely difficult decision for many pet owners. Knowing that their loved ones wouldn’t be able to survive another surgery, they wouldn’t want their pet to suffer, yet at the same time, don’t want to say good

Pet Hospice Is More Than Just A Funeral

May 11th, 2020 1m

You may have heard of pet funeral services as there are more than ten private companies offering the service in Hong Kong. More and more people treat pets as part of the family, so instead of dumping their bodies in refuse rooms, pet owners con

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Bidding A Fond Farewell To A Little Hamster

May 11th, 2020 1m 2s

Hamsters were once a trend back in the 2000s, when many kids kept one at home, somehow like a real life tamagotchi. These little creatures are more like toys rather than pets, and as their lifespan is very short, they are soon forgotten after t

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