Key facts
- CUHK said the program would screen 2,700 older residents within two years using AI-powered retinal imaging.
- The university said the program would be its first free, district-based dementia screening initiative.
- Wong Tai Sin was chosen because it has the highest share of elderly residents of Hong Kong's 18 districts.
- Participants identified as at risk will be paired with volunteers for tailored support, the university said.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong said on November 3 that it would launch its first free, district-based dementia screening program next year, using artificial intelligence-powered retinal imaging to detect early signs of cognitive decline. The university said the program aims to screen 2,700 older residents within two years.
The program will be implemented in Wong Tai Sin, which the university said 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 support, according to the university.
The report did not state the cost of the program, its funding source or the specific dates on which screening would begin.