Articles - Hovi Care

Why I Chose Hovi Care?

When the frost hit Finland (-20°C), I began working as a program director in Hovi Care. The initial meetings with my Singaporean and Balinese colleagues brought warmth to my home office. Hovi Care genuinely provided me with a safe and welcoming environment. With over thirty years in the healthcare field as a nurse, manager, developer, LEAN coach, researcher, and author on health care practices, I am dedicated to developing quality care for the elderly and individuals with neurocognitive disorders. High-Quality

Ph.D. Annikka Immonen January 17, 2024

A robot is better than a real pet?

A robot is better than a real pet? I had the opportunity to speak at a vibrant Community and Digital Care seminar in Singapore, organized by the esteemed APARA. The focus was on the fascinating role of technology in combating cognitive decline. The event culminated in a lively radio panel discussion with some of the world’s leading doctors. During our preparation, we delved into the intriguing world of therapeutic robots used in dementia care. When the Paro robot made its

Jussi Peltonen November 19, 2023

Franchising and Licensing Association (FLA) Award 2023

FLA Award 2023 On 15th November 2023, Hovi Care was awarded the Runner-Up Winner in the “Promising Franchisor Of The Year” category by the Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore). What does this award mean to you? This award means a lot to Hovi Care. It recognises our effort in providing care to the senior population in this region and spurs us to do better. Ageing Population – a rising concern Singapore is an ageing population. In fact, it is considered

Tommy Tan November 15, 2023

Finland number one in Sustainable Development

The UN’s Sustainable Development Report for 2024 was published in June and it presents the Sustainable Development Goal (SGD) Index and Dashboards for all UN member states. It also outlines the short-term impacts of COVID on the SDGs and describes how the SDGs can frame the recovery. Finland was number one on the list among 193 countries. Since the report first published in 2015, Finland has been ranking very high. In 2024, among the top three countries. According to the

Jussi Peltonen September 21, 2023

Physical Rehabilitation, PT and OT

Is Physical Therapy important to a person with dementia (PwD)? According to the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER[1]), it is possible to prevent cognitive decline using a multidomain intervention among older at-risk individuals. The study lists a number of interventions including diet, exercise, cognitive and social. In particular, the exercise intervention refers to individually tailored, progressive muscle strength training and aerobic exercise programs, including exercises to maintain and improve postural balance. Hence, the study

Tommy Tan July 12, 2023

Green care activities

Working with the elderly and how to make your day together successful: Green care activities Hovi Care wants to openly share with the family members of the elderly some ideas about the ways you can make your day successful. This time, in our section: Working with the elderly, we discuss the benefits of green care activities at home. Green care activities involve engaging with nature and can benefit elderly individuals at home. Here are some ways in which elderly individuals

Jussi Peltonen July 6, 2023

Why is hydration and fluid intake important for elderly?

Working with the elderly and how to make your day together successful: Hydration and fluid intake Hovi Care wants to openly share with the family members of the elderly some ideas about the ways you can make your day successful. This time, in our section: Working with the elderly, we discuss hydration and fluid intake. Maintaining adequate fluid intake is crucial for the health and well-being of elderly individuals, as they are more prone to dehydration and associated health problems.

Jussi Peltonen May 25, 2023