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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Stroke Support Groups In Malaysia
If you or your loved one just suffered from a stroke, stroke support groups can help to re-enable you to rise above your limitations. Social interaction and simply connecting with others can help tremendously as it helps ease the depression and isolation that are...
4 Golden Rules to Prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in its early stage is forgetting recently learned information, important dates or events, asking for the...
What’s the Difference? Debunking Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Have you ever come across someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s? In Malaysia alone, it is reported that about 123,000 individuals were diagnosed with dementia in 2015 and that number is set to triple in the next 12 years. The misconception out there is that dementia...
6 simple steps to engage care with Homage
The caregiving journey is by no means an easy one, but you are not alone. Support is always available, whether it is to help you understand how to best care for your loved ones, or when you simply need someone to be there while you are away. Homage delivers quality...
5 ways people with stroke can benefit from yoga
Stroke is one of the top 5 leading causes of death and one of the top 10 causes for hospitalisation in Malaysia. How does it happen? Stroke takes place when the blood supply to part of your brain is suddenly interrupted or progressively reduced, depriving brain tissue...
Home Safety Tips for Every Senior and Caregiver
Ageing is an inevitable life process that every individual goes through. Whether young or old, safety-proofing your home is relevant and it’s never too late to start. After all, by planning for the years in your life, you are therefore able to enjoy the life in your...
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.
GGV to Invest Further RM75m Into Malaysia Tech Startups
Source: BusinessCircleKL Golden Gate Ventures, Singapore’s most established venture capital firm, today announced the opening its Malaysian office in Kuala Lumpur. Having already utilised a quarter of its Fund II in early-stage tech companies that are based in or...