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Hong Kong is facing delayed marriage, low birth rates, and shrinking family sizes. As family structures and dynamics continue to evolve, the number of one- and two-person households is steadily rising, reflecting the shifting attitudes toward building family relationships in modern society. Under this trend, low-to-middle-income one- and two-person households entering middle-to-old age will face bigger challenge in areas such as health, employment, finances, and social life. Without a support network, these individuals are at risk of social isolation. Lone elder and elderly couples also face daunting challenge of end-of-life care. In response to this, the government has introduced measures in recent years to identify high-risk elderly households and provide timely support.
Compared to Hong Kong, solo living is even more prevalent in South Korea and the South Korean government introduced “Act on the Prevention and Management of Solitary Deaths” followed by a comprehensive master plan and the establishment of numerous community hubs to encourage solo dwellers to step out and engage with society. Meanwhile, the Singaporean government and its social service agencies have adopted a multi-pronged approach—including the strategic use of technology—to enhance care and companionship for the elderly.
In light of these developments, the Council will host the “Conference on Changing Family Structure and Solo Living in Aging Society” on March 28, 2026. We have invited guest speakers from South Korea and Singapore to share their local policy frameworks and service experiences.
The event details are as follows:
Date: March 28, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Diamond Room, 5/F, The Cityview, 23 Waterloo Road, Yau Ma Tei (TBC)
Target Audience: Social workers, policy researchers, and practitioners providing services for the homeless, emotional support, and end-of-life care.
Program: Guest speaker presentations and discussions
Language: English
We cordially invite you to register online on or before March 23, 2026 (Monday). Should you have any enquiries on this conference, please contact Ms. Kelly Chong at 28762445 (email: [email protected]) or Mr. Norman Kwan at 28762435 (email: [email protected]).
We look forward to your active participation.
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