Conversations With A Grandchild: Intan
In this sharing by Intan, our Homage Care Advisor, she talks about how her grandparents played a pivotal role in her formative years and the many life lessons that have shaped her to be who she is today, and in continuing their life's legacy as her own. From Raya...
Op-Ed | To Nurses, With Love
To all nurses and caregivers out there, thank you for what you do. You are seen, you are appreciated, and you are valued.
Dementia 101: All You Need To Know
Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia can be challenging at times. Here are some tips for caregivers of persons with dementia.
Homage redefines caregiving services
Allowing seniors to age in place at home with grace, control and dignity.
5 Tips For Caregivers To Beat Fasting Fatigue During Ramadan
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world practice fasting every day, from dawn to sunset. While Ramadan fasting is compulsory, some groups are...
Palliative Care Services and Support Groups In Malaysia
Palliative Care Awareness Month was launched to bring to light the topic of what palliative really is in Malaysia and to get the conversation going about the importance of early palliative communication in our community.
How Homage is tackling Southeast Asia’s growing eldercare need
“It goes hand in hand,” she told TechCrunch. “We found that there is a huge market opportunity, but why we’re doing it goes way beyond that.”
Commonly Asked Questions On Physiotherapy For Older Adults
What is physiotherapy? Think of your physiotherapist as a mechanic, but for the human body. They are professionals who use natural physical approaches to maintain and restore a person’s well-being so that they get to keep up with optimum performance and enjoy...
Cancer Care in Malaysia
Since 2000, the 4th of February is annually commemorated as World Cancer Day. The theme for this year’s World Cancer Day is “ I Am And I Will”, a call-to-action for personal commitment to reduce the growing impact of cancer in solidarity with individuals and their...
Conversations With A Grandchild: Shalini
On this edition of #cucuconversations or grandchildren stories, we have Shalini, our Care Advisor who is of Indian-Chinese parentage to share about what it was like growing up with her grandparents, particularly her grandmother and what was unique about being a...
Conversations With A Grandchild: Intan
In this sharing by Intan, our Homage Care Advisor, she talks about how her grandparents played a pivotal role in her formative years and the many life lessons that have shaped her to be who she is today, and in continuing their life's legacy as her own. From Raya...
Conversations With A Grandchild: Shalini
On this edition of #cucuconversations or grandchildren stories, we have Shalini, our Care Advisor who is of Indian-Chinese parentage to share about what it was like growing up with her grandparents, particularly her grandmother and what was unique about being a...
A day in the life of a Homage Care Specialist
Ever wonder what happens in the day-to-day life of a Care Specialist? If you have ever engaged with Homage, the term Care Specialist would ring a bell. Even if you have never heard of it, you can get some information here that may answer your questions before you...
Conversations With A Grandchild: Tanisha Sudhir
There is something so magical about the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. It's a relationship based on love, appreciation, fun and pure joy. They're very often role models and mentors for younger generations. They are also historians — teaching...
The Triumph Of Light Over Darkness
The triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. This simple idea is at the heart of the great festival of Deepavali which is celebrated among the Hindus all across the world. This year, Deepavali will be celebrated on October 27. In honour of Deepavali, our...
Conversations with a grandchild: Kevin Hoong
Have you ever stopped to think how important grandparents are? They can be the most wonderful resource, both to parents, and to the kids. Sometimes in all the hurly-burly of busy lives, we can forget this fact. In times of celebration and crisis, the first place most...
No Place Like Home This Malaysia Day
Meet Bhanu, our Homage Care Pro who went abroad to become a nurse and is finally back in her motherland after six years. We got an exclusive insight into her life as she tells us what it’s like to follow one’s dreams and how there’s no place like home. Read on and be...
6 Ways To Honour World Alzheimer’s Month In Malaysia
World Alzheimer’s Day takes place on September 21 and this day is part of World Alzheimer's Month. September 2019 marks the 8th World Alzheimer's Month since its’ launch in 2012. Alzheimer's is caused by a progressive loss of brain cells that leads to the...
A Care Pros Feature: What Does Merdeka Mean To You?
As our country celebrates its independence every 31st August, we are reminded of the sacrifices and contributions of our forefathers and the tales of our grandparents who lived during those times. Now is a great time to relive the good ol’ days together with our...
The Silver Lining Of A Burnout
Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady of the United States once said, “There are only four kinds of people in this world, those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, those who will need caregivers.” We share a...
Dementia 101: All You Need To Know
Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia can be challenging at times. Here are some tips for caregivers of persons with dementia.
5 Tips For Caregivers To Beat Fasting Fatigue During Ramadan
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world practice fasting every day, from dawn to sunset. While Ramadan fasting is compulsory, some groups are...
Palliative Care Services and Support Groups In Malaysia
Palliative Care Awareness Month was launched to bring to light the topic of what palliative really is in Malaysia and to get the conversation going about the importance of early palliative communication in our community.
Commonly Asked Questions On Physiotherapy For Older Adults
What is physiotherapy? Think of your physiotherapist as a mechanic, but for the human body. They are professionals who use natural physical approaches to maintain and restore a person’s well-being so that they get to keep up with optimum performance and enjoy...
Cancer Care in Malaysia
Since 2000, the 4th of February is annually commemorated as World Cancer Day. The theme for this year’s World Cancer Day is “ I Am And I Will”, a call-to-action for personal commitment to reduce the growing impact of cancer in solidarity with individuals and their...
20 Activities To Usher In 2020 For Seniors in Malaysia
As we get older, our social circles tend to become smaller. This leaves many seniors at risk of loneliness and social isolation, which can negatively impact their physical and mental health. In fact, 30% of the elderly population in Malaysia either live alone or with...
A Guide to Ostomy and Stoma Care
When asked what an ostomy or stoma is — most times, people do not know how to care for it until it affects them or unless they know someone in the family who has it. The terms stoma and ostomy are used interchangeably even though they have different meanings. An...
5 Ways Home Care Can Help With Loneliness
As your loved ones age, facing loneliness and isolation is almost inevitable. One by one, their young ones leave the nest and eventually, parents and grandparents are by themselves, growing together with their spouses or an acute circle of friends to rely on for their...
5 tips on sharing caregiving responsibilities within a family
Have you ever heard of family caregivers saying, “I just have too much help and I don’t need any”? Well, if only! Almost all caregivers agree that the role can be a demanding and challenging one, yet also rewarding to those who provide care. Are you the primary...
Balancing Work, Life and Caregiving for the Working Adult
Malaysia is currently facing the prospect of an ageing population, and the latest statistics revealed that at present, the number of Malaysians aged 60 years and above is estimated to be 2 million and is projected to increase to 3.5 million in 2020. As Malaysians...
Op-Ed | To Nurses, With Love
To all nurses and caregivers out there, thank you for what you do. You are seen, you are appreciated, and you are valued.
Homage redefines caregiving services
Allowing seniors to age in place at home with grace, control and dignity.
How Homage is tackling Southeast Asia’s growing eldercare need
“It goes hand in hand,” she told TechCrunch. “We found that there is a huge market opportunity, but why we’re doing it goes way beyond that.”
Homage Raises Series B Funding Led by EV Growth
Singapore, 13th January 2019 – Homage, a leading on-demand caregiving services platform that combines qualified care professionals with smart technology, today announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount of Series B funding. The double-digit round was led by EV...
A Homage To Malaysians
“Malaysians taking care of Malaysians” We always get the same questions: “Why don’t you hire foreigners?” “Are your caregivers local?” “What makes you different from the rest?” The answer has and will always be the same — that we believe in ensuring the...
World Alzheimer’s Month Highlights At Homage
September 2019 marked the 8th World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise awareness for dementia and challenge the stigma that surrounds it. In conjunction with World Alzheimer's Month, Homage took the opportunity to address the stigma and encourage...
Homage in ADI’s Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2019
On the 16th-18th August 2019, Homage was part of the Alzheimer’s Disease International 21st Asia Pacific Regional Conference held in Hotel Istana, Malaysia. The theme for this year’s conference was Dementia: A Life-Cycle Approach II – Care, Educate, Prevent. More than...
Opting for Professional Aged Care Services
Professional carer Chan Kuan Hong, 31 (right) interacting with Loh Kum Hing, 85, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. --fotoBERNAMA (2019) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED This article first appeared on Bernama. MALAYSIA, 14 AUGUST 2019 - It was about 4pm when...
What it’s really like being a caregiver for the elderly in Malaysia
This article first appeared on Malay Mail. PETALING JAYA, 4 JULY 2019 - Looking after the elderly presents physical and mental challenges that would test even the hardiest of individuals. It’s something Homage Care Professionals Jane Yap and...
Mothers to all
This article first appeared on New Straits Times. MALAYSIA, 12 MAY 2019 - UNSUNG heroes. That’s what they are. And yet, they’re the ones who remain at their care’s bedside long after everyone else has gone. And in the darkness of the night, their shadows flit...