April is Palliative Care Awareness Month (PCAM)! In this yearly initiative by Hospis Malaysia, we hope to raise awareness and broaden everyone’s understanding of palliative care. Read more: bit.ly/LeaveNoOneBehi…

Some figures for thought - it is estimated that every year, more than 220,000 people in Malaysia will require palliative care due to serious health-related suffering*. And currently less than 10% have access to it. Read more: bit.ly/SpeakUp_2022

“Belum tiba masanya lagi untuk penjagaan paliatif”. Saya sering mendengar ayat ini berulang-kali semasa membincangkan keadaan pesakit yang sedang tenat. Persepsi ini perlu diubah dan diperbetulkan. Sila klik di sini untuk maklumat lanjut: bit.ly/DrSaiful_2022

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER? My mum was happy that she could live out her days where she wanted to be – at home with her pets, her plants and her favourite TV shows. Read Susan's experience here: bit.ly/Susan_Lankester

Everyone knows it takes a village to raise a child, but few people realise it takes that same village to support and care for a patient with a life-limiting illness and his/her family. To read more about Dr Winnie's take, click here: bit.ly/DrWinnie

Apabila seseorang individu berhadapan dengan penyakit kritikal, mereka boleh mengalami pelbagai jenis kesulitan dari segi fizikal, sosial, psikologi dan rohani. Klik di sini untuk membaca lebih lanjut: bit.ly/DrLiew

Narrated by SC Shekar (Son, Caregiver). My mother Chellammal, 93 is an avid reader, writer, artist and is fiercely independent. But as with most at this age, she has her fair share of health issues. To read more about Mdm Chellammal's story, click here: bit.ly/MadamChellammal

Ramadan akan berlalu pergi, Syawal pula menjelma di Aidilfitri, Seikhlas hati menyusun jari, Memohon dimaaf kekhilafan diri, Salam Adilfitri, Maaf Zahir Batin. *Hospis Malaysia tidak beroperasi dari (02/05/22) sehingga (04/05/22).Kami akan beroperasi semula pada 05/05/22.

“Celebrating this day with all mothers who tirelessly care, provide and nurture. Many of whom are also caregivers to their loved ones in their trying times of sickness. A salute to all mothers! #mothersday2022 #caregivers

Myth: Only the person who is ill can benefit from palliative care. FACT: Palliative care is designed to help the family and friends of the person who is ill as well. Click here: bit.ly/Allahyarham_Ta… to read on about Allahyarham’s journey with wife Puan Nyonya during .

At Hospis Malaysia, we recognize the need to equip our nurses with the necessary tools to empower them to deliver the care they have been trained for. Here’s what some of them have to say about their experiences as a nurse:bit.ly/IND_2022

Did you know that the name #Penang came from the Malay word #Pinang? This could be one of many tricky questions for our upcoming Annual #Charity #TreasureHunt this year. Join us and register while slot available. Registration closes 31st May 2022. Hurry! fb.me/e/31RNxSlOx

Hospis Malaysia is now a charity partner of Malaysia Airlines Enrich by Malaysia Airlines Loyalty Programme. Convert your Enrich loyalty points into a cash donation today to support our work. Visit:enrich.malaysiaairlines.com/.../donate/hos…

Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) is organising a free webinar on Bereavement Care: Research and Practice! The upcoming webinar is on the 7th June 2022. Sign up to receive your Zoom link bit.ly/3kMRYu7

The goal of #PalliativeCare is to improve quality of life of the patients and that of their families who are facing challenges associated with life-limiting illness, whether physical, psychological, social or spiritual. Read more here: bit.ly/get_palliative…

Encouraging a family caregiver is about expressing support and appreciation for the physical and emotional effort that goes into caring for a loved one. Click here to read more: bit.ly/never_say_to_c…

If you are a nurse with a valid APC and are looking for a fulfilling career serving patients in the community, be part of our team. bit.ly/39deJWd #PalliativeCare

We are hosting a Pain and Symptom Management workshop on 13-14 August 2022 for healthcare workers. Register at hospismalaysia.org/painandsymptom… Email to [email protected] for enquiries

Attended the Hospis Malaysia Charity Gala Dinner tonight in honour of World Palliative Care Day. Congratulations to Hospis Malaysia on 30 years of service. It was an honour to be with you all tonight.