New Territories South RMPU Woman Senior Inspector Jennifer Chin invited Dr David Tai, the Tai Po Hospital's Consultant Geriatrician and Polytechnic University Assistant Professor Dr Jenny Chung to speak on the disease. They gave tips on approaching and handling sufferers, and exchanged opinions with officers.

With an aging population, there were more elderly suffering from the illness, many going missing. Also known as Alzheimer's Disease, the condition causes memory loss and other disabilities.

The experts advised officers to approach sufferers with care, interview them in plainclothes and in a comfortable and quiet environment. The Association can be contacted for assistance, on 2361-2838. Address: G/F Hau Lim House, Lei Cheng Uk Estate, Sham Shui Po.

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