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        <title>Stories about Carers</title> 
        <itunes:author>RTHK.HK</itunes:author> 
        <link>https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item.php?pid=2549</link>
        <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In recent years, the well-being of carer has received significant social attention. Social welfare organizations estimate that there are over a million carers in Hong Kong, who often bear tremendous physical and mental stress. Whether living with patients or the elderly, carers must accompany them to follow-up appointments, ensure timely medication, and assist with basic needs such as using the toilet and bathing. As their responsibilities grow, so does their stress, leading some carers to feel overwhelmed and develop emotional issues, which deserves societal attention and increased support.

The government and community have invested considerable resources to assist carers. This series, titled "Stories about Carers" introduces various services and support through different carer stories, including household assistance, day care, nursing, and rehabilitation, to help carers feel less isolated. It symbolizes providing carers with a "door" to remind them that they must care for themselves as well, helping them see a way forward.

This series covers a variety of carers, including those caring for individuals with disabilities, rare diseases, children with special educational needs, elderly carers, people with intellectual disabilities, those with serious or chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, and mental health issues. It will also introduce various services, such as support hotlines, day respite care, mental health recovery service centres, elder tech, adult training centres, and end-of-life services, to help the public understand how community resources can alleviate their burdens and provide them with breathing space.]]></itunes:subtitle> 
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In recent years, the well-being of carer has received significant social attention. Social welfare organizations estimate that there are over a million carers in Hong Kong, who often bear tremendous physical and mental stress. Whether living with patients or the elderly, carers must accompany them to follow-up appointments, ensure timely medication, and assist with basic needs such as using the toilet and bathing. As their responsibilities grow, so does their stress, leading some carers to feel overwhelmed and develop emotional issues, which deserves societal attention and increased support.

The government and community have invested considerable resources to assist carers. This series, titled "Stories about Carers" introduces various services and support through different carer stories, including household assistance, day care, nursing, and rehabilitation, to help carers feel less isolated. It symbolizes providing carers with a "door" to remind them that they must care for themselves as well, helping them see a way forward.

This series covers a variety of carers, including those caring for individuals with disabilities, rare diseases, children with special educational needs, elderly carers, people with intellectual disabilities, those with serious or chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, and mental health issues. It will also introduce various services, such as support hotlines, day respite care, mental health recovery service centres, elder tech, adult training centres, and end-of-life services, to help the public understand how community resources can alleviate their burdens and provide them with breathing space.]]></itunes:summary>
        <description><![CDATA[In recent years, the well-being of carer has received significant social attention. Social welfare organizations estimate that there are over a million carers in Hong Kong, who often bear tremendous physical and mental stress. Whether living with patients or the elderly, carers must accompany them to follow-up appointments, ensure timely medication, and assist with basic needs such as using the toilet and bathing. As their responsibilities grow, so does their stress, leading some carers to feel overwhelmed and develop emotional issues, which deserves societal attention and increased support.

The government and community have invested considerable resources to assist carers. This series, titled "Stories about Carers" introduces various services and support through different carer stories, including household assistance, day care, nursing, and rehabilitation, to help carers feel less isolated. It symbolizes providing carers with a "door" to remind them that they must care for themselves as well, helping them see a way forward.

This series covers a variety of carers, including those caring for individuals with disabilities, rare diseases, children with special educational needs, elderly carers, people with intellectual disabilities, those with serious or chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, and mental health issues. It will also introduce various services, such as support hotlines, day respite care, mental health recovery service centres, elder tech, adult training centres, and end-of-life services, to help the public understand how community resources can alleviate their burdens and provide them with breathing space.]]></description>
        <language>en-US</language> 
        <copyright>Radio Television Hong Kong</copyright> 
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        <itunes:name>RTHK.HK</itunes:name> 
        <itunes:email>webmaster@rthk.hk</itunes:email> 
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                                <title><![CDATA[Hand in Hand]]></title>
                                <link><![CDATA[https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=2549&lang=en-US&id=262863]]></link>
                                <itunes:author>Radio Television Hong Kong</itunes:author>
                                <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Because of love, the originally rugged path can continue, allowing each other to avoid loneliness.

Sixty-three-year-old contractor "Brother Gai" has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Sandy for 30 years. However, a diagnosis in 2022 changed every]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Because of love, the originally rugged path can continue, allowing each other to avoid loneliness.

Sixty-three-year-old contractor "Brother Gai" has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Sandy for 30 years. However, a diagnosis in 2022 changed ev...]]></itunes:summary>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                                <itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Unwavering Guardianship]]></title>
                                <link><![CDATA[https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=2549&lang=en-US&id=262862]]></link>
                                <itunes:author>Radio Television Hong Kong</itunes:author>
                                <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA["The story of a lifetime between two brothers" captures the relationship between older brother and younger brother, a tale of love, responsibility, and hope.

From a young age, Simon knew his brother was different. His brother's movements, communication, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:summary><![CDATA["The story of a lifetime between two brothers" captures the relationship between older brother and younger brother, a tale of love, responsibility, and hope.

From a young age, Simon knew his brother was different. His brother's movements, communicatio...]]></itunes:summary>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                                <itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
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                                <title><![CDATA[A Unique Child Ⅱ]]></title>
                                <link><![CDATA[https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=2549&lang=en-US&id=262861]]></link>
                                <itunes:author>Radio Television Hong Kong</itunes:author>
                                <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the early morning hours, caregiver support hotline social worker Janet sits in her office, waiting for each call.

“Hello, caregiver support hotline... Are you looking for respite care?”

As usual, Janet searches the database for suitable openings, but]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the early morning hours, caregiver support hotline social worker Janet sits in her office, waiting for each call.

“Hello, caregiver support hotline... Are you looking for respite care?”

As usual, Janet searches the database for suitable openings, ...]]></itunes:summary>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                                <itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
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                                <title><![CDATA[A Unique Child Ⅰ]]></title>
                                <link><![CDATA[https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=2549&lang=en-US&id=262860]]></link>
                                <itunes:author>Radio Television Hong Kong</itunes:author>
                                <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Eleven-year-old student (Haley) suffers from a rare condition known as "stone disease," which locks certain important joints and causes a hunchback, affecting her upper body mobility. She cannot use the restroom independently and requires 24-hour care.

H]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eleven-year-old student (Haley) suffers from a rare condition known as "stone disease," which locks certain important joints and causes a hunchback, affecting her upper body mobility. She cannot use the restroom independently and requires 24-hour care....]]></itunes:summary>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                                <itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
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                                <title><![CDATA[Our Shared Journey]]></title>
                                <link><![CDATA[https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=2549&lang=en-US&id=262859]]></link>
                                <itunes:author>Radio Television Hong Kong</itunes:author>
                                <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Grandma Mak and Uncle Wu have no children and have lived together, supporting each other for many years. However, when the news of the demolition in Tai Hang West arrived, the couple began to worry about finding a new home. Suddenly, Grandma Mak collapsed]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Grandma Mak and Uncle Wu have no children and have lived together, supporting each other for many years. However, when the news of the demolition in Tai Hang West arrived, the couple began to worry about finding a new home. Suddenly, Grandma Mak collap...]]></itunes:summary>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                                <itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
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                                <title><![CDATA[One and Only]]></title>
                                <link><![CDATA[https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=2549&lang=en-US&id=262858]]></link>
                                <itunes:author>Radio Television Hong Kong</itunes:author>
                                <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode tells the stories of two mothers caring for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Mom Ho’s son, Hei, was diagnosed with autism at a young age, but her husband has always been unwilling to accept it. Later, their son was also diagnos]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode tells the stories of two mothers caring for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Mom Ho’s son, Hei, was diagnosed with autism at a young age, but her husband has always been unwilling to accept it. Later, their son was also diag...]]></itunes:summary>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                                <itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
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                                <title><![CDATA[Looking Back on Memories]]></title>
                                <link><![CDATA[https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=2549&lang=en-US&id=262857]]></link>
                                <itunes:author>Radio Television Hong Kong</itunes:author>
                                <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[At 100 years old, Kim Yong has reached the age of enjoying her twilight years, while her nearly 70-year-old daughter, hopes her mother can cherish each day in a peaceful home. However, as her mother's physical abilities decline and after a fall, mobility ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[At 100 years old, Kim Yong has reached the age of enjoying her twilight years, while her nearly 70-year-old daughter, hopes her mother can cherish each day in a peaceful home. However, as her mother's physical abilities decline and after a fall, mobili...]]></itunes:summary>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                                <itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
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                                <title><![CDATA[The cause of my bliss]]></title>
                                <link><![CDATA[https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=2549&lang=en-US&id=262856]]></link>
                                <itunes:author>Radio Television Hong Kong</itunes:author>
                                <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Marine's daughter, Cassie, was born at less than 27 weeks and was admitted to the intensive care unit due to underdeveloped organs, which later led to retinopathy. Although her visual impairment is not life-threatening, Cassie suffers from a rare congenit]]></itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:image href="https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/media/tv_storiesaboutcarers_eng/REHAET2025M01300002_upload.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marine's daughter, Cassie, was born at less than 27 weeks and was admitted to the intensive care unit due to underdeveloped organs, which later led to retinopathy. Although her visual impairment is not life-threatening, Cassie suffers from a rare conge...]]></itunes:summary>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                                <itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
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                                <title><![CDATA[Another Day]]></title>
                                <link><![CDATA[https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=2549&lang=en-US&id=262506]]></link>
                                <itunes:author>Radio Television Hong Kong</itunes:author>
                                <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Mr. Ho met his wife Connie when they were young in Australia, where both worked in the restaurant industry and served as head chefs at various large events. They even opened a restaurant together in Australia, working hard as a couple. Later, they moved t]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mr. Ho met his wife Connie when they were young in Australia, where both worked in the restaurant industry and served as head chefs at various large events. They even opened a restaurant together in Australia, working hard as a couple. Later, they move...]]></itunes:summary>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                                <itunes:duration>00:23:07</itunes:duration>
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