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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
World Diabetes Day – Understanding Diabetes
Some 3.6 million Malaysians are suffering from diabetes, the highest rate of incidence in Asia and one of the highest in the world. By 2025, seven million Malaysian adults are likely to have diabetes, a worrying trend that will see diabetes prevalence of 31.3% for...
BE FAST when stroke strikes: How to identify and respond
With prompt treatment, stroke does not have to be disabling or deadly. Learn how to spot the signs of a stroke and help, in the fastest way possible, when it strikes. According to Nasam, stroke is the third largest cause of death in Malaysia. Only cancer and heart...
5 Benefits Of Physiotherapy For The Elderly
Would you believe if there was a non-drug treatment for the elderly that works for injuries and conditions such as arthritis, joint pain, Parkinson's, and incontinence all while improving your strength and endurance? There is one — physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is...
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...
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...
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...
Conversations with a grandchild: Raja Sofea
Grandchildren illuminate and enliven the world for their grandparents. These days, it’s almost too easy to let the busy lives we lead keep us from spending time with our grandparents more regularly. Since time can never be replaced , it’s even more crucial whom we...
Grandchild By Chance, Caregiver By Choice
“If you’re lucky enough to have grandparents — visit them, cherish them and celebrate them while you can.” When Vijitha’s grandmother passed away, little did she know that it was the beginning of her humble journey of caregiving. She was only 15 then, and today, she...
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...
World Diabetes Day – Understanding Diabetes
Some 3.6 million Malaysians are suffering from diabetes, the highest rate of incidence in Asia and one of the highest in the world. By 2025, seven million Malaysian adults are likely to have diabetes, a worrying trend that will see diabetes prevalence of 31.3% for...
BE FAST when stroke strikes: How to identify and respond
With prompt treatment, stroke does not have to be disabling or deadly. Learn how to spot the signs of a stroke and help, in the fastest way possible, when it strikes. According to Nasam, stroke is the third largest cause of death in Malaysia. Only cancer and heart...
5 Benefits Of Physiotherapy For The Elderly
Would you believe if there was a non-drug treatment for the elderly that works for injuries and conditions such as arthritis, joint pain, Parkinson's, and incontinence all while improving your strength and endurance? There is one — physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is...
The Complete Guide To Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
What are the Activities of Daily Living? Have you ever found yourself in a position where you hear the term ADL in a nursing home or from a home care site but don’t know what it is? Well, let us break it down for you. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are a...
10 Ways To Go Pink This Pinktober In Malaysia
It’s October and the various shades of pink, the official colour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or BCAM is everywhere. You will see it on social media, shopping malls, or even at your workplace. Breast cancer awareness is ubiquitous, and for good reason. In...
5 Tips on Caring for a Loved One with Depression
29% of Malaysians have depression and anxiety disorder and mental conditions are expected to be the second highest health issue to affect Malaysians after heart disease by 2020. Depression is a medical condition that negatively affects the way we feel, think and act....
Home care vs nursing homes in Malaysia: Making the best decision
Making the choice between dementia home care and nursing homes is never easy for family caregivers. Many questions and concerns go into making these big decisions; quality of care and cost are some of the main factors to consider. Most family caregivers would want...
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...
MyDoc and Homage Team Up to Make it Affordable to put a Doctor and a Nurse in Every Home and Office
MyDoc’s value-based digital healthcare platform simplifies how employees and their dependents receive care, helping patients get well faster and stay well at lower costs. Homage, meanwhile, provides personalised, expert and flexible home-based care to enable recovery...
On-demand home caregiving services platform Homage launches in Malaysia
Homage's launch in Malaysia was held in tandem with panel session discussing how Malaysia can sustainably raise the standards of care for Malaysia’s ageing population. KUALA LUMPUR, 14TH FEBRUARY 2019 – Homage, the caregiving services platform that melds...
Health tech rolls in from the straits
This article first appeared on The Star Online. Caregiving services platform aims to sign on 1,000 caregivers in three years MALAYSIA, 18 FEBRUARY 2019 - SINGAPORE-based care-giving startup Homage has rolled out its services in the central region in Malaysia...
Golden Gate Ventures opens KL office, commits $18m to Malaysian investments
One of Golden Gate Ventures portfolio companies, Singapore’s home-based care-giving startup Homage, told DEALSTREETASIA that it is expanding to Kuala Lumpur in early 2019.