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Chinese University of Hong Kong to offer free AI dementia screening to 2,700 seniors
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Chinese University of Hong Kong to offer free AI dementia screening to 2,700 seniors

Free district-based initiative in Wong Tai Sin aims to detect early cognitive decline in 2,700 older residents using retinal imaging.

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong will launch a free AI-powered retinal imaging dementia screening programme in Wong Tai Sin next year, targeting 2,700 elderly residents.

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Wong Tai Sin holds the highest proportion of elderly residents among Hong Kong's 18 districts.

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will launch its first free, district-based dementia screening programme next year, using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered retinal imaging to detect early signs of cognitive decline in 2,700 older residents within two years.

The programme will be implemented in Wong Tai Sin, which has the highest proportion of elderly residents among Hong Kong’s 18 districts.

Participants identified as being at risk will be paired with volunteers to receive tailored advice to help delay the onset of dementia.

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  • CUHK will launch the free dementia screening programme in Wong Tai Sin next year.

    Very likely · Within months

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  • What is the exact start date next year?
  • How can residents sign up for the screening?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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