【The Importance of Me-Time for Carers】80% of carers experiencing high levels of stress Last Friday, we shared findings from our latest survey on carer self-care ("Me-time") and explored solutions for supporting this vital community. The survey revealed that more than 80% of carer respondents experience high levels of stress, and the amount of Me-time they have is closely correlated with their stress levels. Carer Kitman shared her personal journey of reclaiming Me-time through social service support, highlighting its positive impact on both her well-being and her relationship with mother. We sincerely thank Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group for their generous support of our carer initiatives, and we extend our gratitude to Ms. May Lau for joining us at the event. The Welfare Council will continue to work with all sectors to create a more supportive social environment, enabling carers to balance the needs of their families with their own physical and mental well-being. 【照顧者「自我關顧程度」分享會圓滿舉行】 福利協會喺上星期五舉行照顧者「自我關顧程度」分享會，公佈一項關於照顧者「自我關顧程度（Me-time）」嘅問卷調查結果，並且邀請照顧者分享心聲。 問卷調查結果顯示，逾八成受訪照顧者壓力偏高，而Me Time時間長短與壓力程度密切相關。照顧者 Kitman分享佢如何透過社會服務嘅支援，重獲Me Time紓緩壓力，並改善與被照顧者嘅關係。 特別鳴謝周大福珠寶集團 Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group 贊助福利協會一系列支援照顧者嘅活動，並感謝May Lau代表出席分享會。支援照顧者需要多方配合同齊心協力，福利協會將繼續與各界攜手，締造更友善嘅社會環境，令照顧者可以兼顧家人同自身身心健康。 To know more about the findings: https://lnkd.in/gQT96M5z
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