Home Nursing Foundation

Home Nursing Foundation HNF provides home healthcare services including home nursing, home medical, home therapy and social

Founded in 1976, Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is one of the largest and most established home nursing and healthcare service providers in Singapore. It is also the only provider that operates islandwide in Singapore. HNF delivers comprehensive care programmes that are dedicated to our patients, regardless of their income level. From nursing to medical care, to looking after patientsโ€™ social well-being and other practical daily needs, we bring care and support into the homes of those in need.

Start the week with purpose and bring the whole family along! We are absolutely thrilled to officially open our new Acti...
20/04/2026

Start the week with purpose and bring the whole family along!

We are absolutely thrilled to officially open our new Active Ageing Centre at ๐—›๐—ก๐—™ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—–๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฏ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐Ÿต๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ on ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ (๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†), and you're invited to join us for an exciting open house!

Come and see this new vibrant hub for the community where seniors, caregivers, students and families stay socially engaged and connected!

๐——๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป:
๐ŸŒฟ Traditional herbal refreshments (yes, including ice cream!)
๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Complimentary eye screening (for those aged 60 and above)
๐Ÿ’ƒ Zumba session to get you moving
๐ŸŽค Live performances

Come meet your neighbours, discover new activities, and experience firsthand, the space and activities designed for active ageing and connection. See you there!

๐Ÿ“ ๐—•๐—น๐—ธ ๐Ÿต๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐Ÿต๐Ÿญ
๐Ÿ•˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ค๐—ฅ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ! Registration details in the flyer!

17/04/2026

Behind every act of care is a story worth sharing ๐Ÿ’›

Meet Hwei Koon โ€” and the reason she chose a career in caregiving might just surprise you.

The path wasn't always easy. But from her first days at HNF to the quiet moments that make this work meaningful, she has come to embody what 50 years of community care is truly about. Not just the milestones. The people. โœจ

And psst โ€” you might just spot her around Hougang 912. ๐Ÿ‘€

Something exciting is coming to the neighbourhood. Follow us so you don't miss it ๐Ÿ‘‡

Your home might already be the best place to stay active ๐Ÿงน๐Ÿง    No gym? No problem.Simple everyday moments can help senior...
07/04/2026

Your home might already be the best place to stay active ๐Ÿงน๐Ÿง 

No gym? No problem.

Simple everyday moments can help seniors stay strong, steady, and independent ๐Ÿ’›

Try these easy movements at home:
๐Ÿณ Cook a meal from scratch โ€” great for the brain
๐Ÿงบ Add a mini-squat when picking up laundry
โ˜• Counter push-ups while waiting for the kettle
๐Ÿ“บ Stand on one leg during TV ad breaks to build balance

At Home Nursing Foundation, we encourage going at your own pace. Break activities into small, manageable steps โ€” and stop if anything feels uncomfortable.
Small actions, done consistently, can make a big difference over time.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Which one will you try first?
๐Ÿ“Œ Save this for later or share it with someone caring for a loved one

If you've been smelling something smoky lately, you're not imagining it. Haze from regional fires has been affecting Sin...
31/03/2026

If you've been smelling something smoky lately, you're not imagining it. Haze from regional fires has been affecting Singapore's air quality, and our seniors are the most vulnerable.

Here's what you can do today for your seniors:
๐Ÿญ. ๐—›๐˜†๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ - Remind them to sip water regularly, even if they don't feel thirsty
๐Ÿฎ. ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€-๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป and use a fan or air purifier if you have one
๐Ÿฏ. ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐—ถ๐—ณ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜
๐Ÿฐ. ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€ like coughing, breathlessness, or eye irritation?

You don't have to wait for a health crisis to act. Small steps today make a big difference.

๐Ÿท ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€.
๐Ÿ’พ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ.

26/03/2026

From bare walls to a space full of life~

Hougang 912 Active Ageing Centre has been thoughtfully transformed into a place where seniors can connect, stay active, and feel at home.

What was once an empty space is now filled with purpose, designed for movement, laughter, and meaningful moments every day.

We canโ€™t wait to open our doors to the community. Follow along for more updates!


20/03/2026

Hari Raya is a time for renewal, forgiveness, and coming together as one. ๐ŸŒ™

May this festive season be filled with warmth, meaningful moments, and shared joy with family and friends.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri! โœจ

Last Sunday, HNF participated in the PA Women's Collective launch event at Wisma Geylang Serai, where community organisa...
11/03/2026

Last Sunday, HNF participated in the PA Women's Collective launch event at Wisma Geylang Serai, where community organisations came together to champion causes ranging from youth resilience to environmental sustainability.

At our booth under the "Support for Caregivers" cause, visitors had the opportunity to learn more about caregiving challenges and support available in the community.

One of the highlights was a live wheelchair mobility demonstration by our ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜† & ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฏ, ๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด, who showed how wheelchair users can safely navigate common obstacles such as curbs and uneven surfaces. These are practical skills that can make a big difference for seniors and caregivers at home.

Participants also took part in a quick activity to vote on what matters most to caregivers, sparking conversations on the realities of caregiving and the importance of stronger support networks.

We were honoured to be featured in Lianhe Zaobao covering the event.

Read the article: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260308-8697615?ref=article-extended-read

10/03/2026

From "no logo" in 1976 to the symbol we carry today~ โค๏ธ

HNFโ€™s visual identity has evolved from simple texts to symbols of home-based care and today, a heart-shaped hands that represent compassion, partnership and community support.

Our mission remains the same: to provide trusted care and support for those who need it most.

Where does your donation really go? Swipe to see how every dollar helps bring care directly to patients at home. Our ded...
06/03/2026

Where does your donation really go?

Swipe to see how every dollar helps bring care directly to patients at home.

Our dedicated nurses make this possible by delivering essential medical services right at patientsโ€™ doorsteps.

From wound care to medication management, they provide safe, continuous care in familiar surroundings so, patients can focus on healing instead of travelling for treatment.

Your support helps fund these vital home visits. Every dollar truly makes a difference.

Donate today through the link: https://friends.hnf.org.sg/hnf/giving/lunarnewyear.htm

Did you know seniors are more likely to experience two or more chronic conditions concurrently?From hearing loss to diab...
03/03/2026

Did you know seniors are more likely to experience two or more chronic conditions concurrently?

From hearing loss to diabetes to dementia, early signs are often subtle and easily dismissed as "just ageing".

But, early detection makes a difference. ๐—ฆ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐Ÿณ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ.

As part of our monthly series, we share simple and practical insights to support caregivers and families in promoting comfort, health and overall well-being.

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490, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, HDB Hub, #05/10
Singapore
310490

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday 08:00 - 17:30
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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