2007-07-16
The Department of Health has published two new Chinese books in laymen language on how to maintain a healthy diet and how to look after old people with dementia.
The two books, entitled "On Healthy Eating: The Science and Lore of Food and Eating" and "Dementia Care: Frequently asked Questions and Answers" are now on sale in major Chinese book stores and at the Hong Kong Book Fair tomorrow (July 18).
A DH spokesman said the two books are very informative and easy reading. They served as useful reference to those who care for their health and to people looking after dementia patients.
The book on healthy eating discussed a variety of popular topics on food and diet from a scientific perspective.
"With a better understanding of their own eating habits, readers can learn how to maintain a balanced diet so as to improve their health," the spokesman said.
The book comes as a box set which contained recipes for healthy snacks and a DVD that provided practical tips on the choice of healthy food as well as cooking demonstrations.
The book on dementia care provided professional advices on the caring techniques of dementia patients and addressed the problems frequently encountered by their carers.
"The book is published to help people to better understand the needs and feelings of the patients.
"Based on practical experiences, this book teaches the basic of dementia care while emphasizing understanding, communication and acceptance between carers and the persons for whom they are caring," the spokesman said.
Two DVDs on the caring of elders with mild/moderate to severe level of dementia, highlighting the experience of people looking after dementia patients, are also included in the box set.
The two books are priced at $85 and $88 respectively and a 20% discount will be offered at the Cosmos Bookshops to holders of Senior Citizen Card.
Ends/Tuesday, July 17, 2007