Palliative Care 101: All You Need To Know
With an ageing population, we see a rising need for palliative care as well. Find out what palliative care comprises of and if it necessarily mean death.
A Letter to Grandma
Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories and love. In this heartfelt letter, Homager Jia Hui reflects on life with Popo through her growing years.
Home care start-up matches caregivers with seniors who need help
“In a world of ‘go, go, go’, sometimes a personal moment of care can make a huge difference.” Gillian Tee, CEO and co-founder of Homage, shares how the healthtech start-up was founded and future plans.
Diabetes 101: Symptoms, Types, Causes and Prevention
Singapore has declared a nation-wide war against diabetes! Learn more about your diabetes risk and how to lead a diabetes-free life.
Stroke Symptoms: Spot the Early Warning Signs
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.
Breast Cancer: Causes and Prevention
Breast cancer is the leading form of cancer among Singaporean women. Learn about the risk factors and how to help you and your loved ones live in the pink of health.
5 Tips on Caring for a Loved One with Depression
One in five seniors in Singapore exhibit signs of depression. Find out how we as caregivers can prevent depression in our loved ones and support them through their battle with depression.
WhiteCoat and Homage launch pilot telehealth programme to provide chronic disease management to elderly patients
Through this partnership, Homage and WhiteCoat are combining digital healthcare with the human touch to complement home-based care
A Career Switch at 45: Why Christina Joined Homage as a Care Pro
A mother of two, Christina found the perfect job as a Care Pro. With a flexible schedule and attractive income, she is now able to spend time with her family while earning income in her free time.
Homage in ADI’s Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2019
Homage was part of the Alzheimer’s Disease International Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2019 from 16 to 18 August. Check out the event highlights here.
Cancer 101: Symptoms, Causes, Stages, Types, Treatment and Prevention
From understanding the symptoms, causes, stages and types, to cancer treatment and prevention, learn all you need to know about cancer here.
10 Types of Dementia: Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Lewy Body and More
Dementia is a brain disorder and isn’t a normal part of ageing, but did you know that there are 10 forms of dementia?
Dementia Prevention: How to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Lifestyle choices can help to slow and prevent dementia. Here are some changes you and your loved ones can make!
6 Early Symptoms of Dementia: Spot the Signs of Dementia
Losing oneself due to dementia is extremely traumatic and spotting the signs of dementia early can help us to slow its progression and relieve stress on ourselves and our loved ones.
Home Physiotherapy – Benefits and What To Expect
Home physiotherapy is great for those who need physical therapy but want to avoid the hassle of travelling out. We explain what to expect with home physiotherapy and its benefits.
The 7 Stages of Dementia: Early, Middle, Late Dementia Symptoms
Dementia does not knock on your door to issue a warning. Prepare for what to expect by understanding the seven stages of dementia in the Reisberg scale.
Physiotherapy 101: All You Need To Know
How does physiotherapy help recovery? Aren’t you supposed to rest? Get your questions answered here.
Grandchild By Chance, Caregiver By Choice
Caring for her grandparents since she was 15, Vijitha has grown greatly from the experience and learned valuable life lessons. We hope her story will give you the strength and inspiration that you need as a caregiver.
Getting Financial Support for Caregiving in Singapore
This handy guide on eldercare grants and subsidies in Singapore may help you defray the high costs associated with caregiving and decide on the subsidy or scheme that best suits your needs.
Schemes to Promote the Mobility of Seniors in Singapore
Many eligible seniors are unaware of the governmental measures available to tide us through our golden years. We hope this guide will help seniors fully utilise the support available.
Breaking Stereotypes: Spotlight on Male Caregivers
Vincent shares about how he manages his responsibilities as a son, father and husband, and his experience as a male caregiver with Homage.
Living My Passion for Care as a Mother, Wife and Caregiver
Inspired by her experience in caring for her mother, Fatin decided to pursue an education in nursing. 7 years on, she is now a mother who continues to deliver care as a Homage Care Pro.
Connecting and Building Relationships through Care
Asy’ari’s interest for home caregiving was sparked when he realised there were many seniors who needed care. This led him to joining Homage as a Care Pro.
My Encounter into a Lifetime of Care
Lily Teh is an experienced nurse with over 30 years under her belt. She is also Homage’s Care Specialist. Her typical workday revolves around visiting homes to conduct care assessments for a better understanding of the care needs. She shares her accidental...
The Meaning in My Path of Caregiving
With her children in their teens, Shuit Leng decided to return to the embrace of care. This time not as a hospital nurse but as a Homage Care Professional. She shares her thoughts on the differences in the roles, her experiences as a Care Pro and her learnings from her care journey.
Caregiving at 17: What the journey has taught me
Chloe was only 17 years old when she became a primary caregiver for her uncle with Parkinson’s, and shortly after for her father. She shares her caregiving journey, her struggles and challenges, and how she grew from the experience.
Women and Caregiving in Singapore
In conjunction with the International Women’s Day, we shine the spotlight on female caregivers as well as the impact and hidden costs caregiving has on women.
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 qualified...
Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award Networking Event
One example is Homage, the joint-winner of the 2017 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Start-up of the Year Award. Homage taps on technology to connect caregivers with those in need of care, exemplifying the model of the sharing economy.
Social enterprises need to adapt to disruptions in economy: President Halimah
Madam Halimah noted that many social enterprises do recognise the need to adapt, and are leading the way in the new economy. She cited Homage, a “user-friendly and effective” app which connects caregivers with those in need of care.
《你做哪行？》第2集：居家看护
在这一集的《你做哪行？》中， 主持人卓彦薇将跟随年长者看护供应服务商家恩（Homage）的一名居家看护，到访一位年长者家中，为她提供看护服务。彦薇能胜任吗？
Healthtech startup Holmusk to close funding round, looking to raise US$6M
Singapore-based healthtech startup Holmusk plans to use the new funding to further expand its business to new markets
PIONEER: Caring For The Elderly
Like a Grab for elder care, Homage matches suitable caregivers to seniors who need help. “We want to improve their quality of life in the comfort of their homes,” said Homage co-founder Ms Tee.
Homage in National Day Rally: What Being Involved Means
It was an honor for Homage to be mentioned at and attend this year’s National Day Rally. In the days leading…
How Homage Hires Product Managers
This week, I got to grab a cup of Kopi and Roti with Homage’s Head of Product & Technology…
Reduced tax exemptions to have minimal impact on Singapore start-ups
Despite the announcement of lower tax exemptions in Budget 2018, start-up founders here are not worried…