Date: 18 Nov 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 12:30 - 14:00 Venue: LG204, UG/F, Wen Lan Tang (WLS), CUHK Language: English Speakers: Prof. Dexia Kong, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, CUHK Moderator: Prof. Susanne Choi, Professor of Sociology & Co-Director, Gender Research Centre, CUHK Abstract: Purpose: In Hong Kong, migrant domestic workers (MDWs) are essential providers of in-home care for older adults, including those living with dementia. However, the lived experiences of these frontline caregivers remain understudied. Methods: Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 MDWs who provide day-to-day care for older adults with dementia. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis by a team of three experienced qualitative researchers, with discrepancies resolved through consensus. Results: Five major themes emerged from the data: 1) baseline vulnerabilities of MDWs; 2) the compounding burden of dementia care; 3) resilience and agency; 4) rewards in caregiving; and 5) areas of need for support. Conclusion: MDWs' experiences of dementia care are shaped by pre-existing vulnerabilities, including cultural and linguistic barriers and precarious employment conditions, which are further compounded by the high demands of caring for older adults with dementia. Despite these challenges, MDWs demonstrate considerable resilience and agency and derive rewards from their care work. The findings highlight the urgent need for specialized dementia care training and community-based interventions to support these caregivers. Speakers' Biography: Dexia Kong, PhD, MSW, MBE, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.