Gig Economy For Care Workers Can Keep Elderly Out Of Care Homes | Changing Ageing in Asia: Hong Kong

By 2050, one in three Hong Kong residents will be seniors. Yet, most of them want to age at home, even after serious illnesses that require a high level of care, such as stroke or dementia. Overwhelmed families, however, turn to institutional care, placing enormous pressure on hospitals and care homes. A recent report warns of a looming shortfall of 60,000 care-home places within the next decade. Could a gig work model ease the burden? That’s what Evercare is trying to do. They match freelance healthcare workers - from fresh grads to retirees - with families seeking flexible, in-home care. For burnt out professionals, it offers meaningful, independent work. For families, it provides access to affordable, professional care on demand. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 The reality of caring for an aged spouse 02:09 How burnt out are healthcare workers? 03:11 Meet Lisa, a gig home carer 05:30 Why Lisa made a career switch in her 50s 07:28 Hong Kong’s Community Care Service Voucher 08:20 What’s next for Evercare In partnership with DBS Foundation. See how DBS Foundation and its Impact Beyond Award winners are powering innovative solutions to reimagine ageing across Asia. Visit: https://www.dbs.com/foundation/impact... ABOUT CHANGING AGEING IN ASIA: This 6-part series features changemakers in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia and Singapore - who challenge how we approach ageing. Watch more here:    • Changing Ageing in Asia   Have feedback or an idea for a story? Email [email protected] Also watch: Healthcare Support For Elderly On Hong Kong's Outlying Islands | CNA Correspondent    • Healthcare Support For Elderly On Hong Kon...   I Became Dad's Caregiver At 29: My Top Tips On Dealing With Dementia    • I Became Dad's Caregiver At 29: My Top Tip...   From Instagram Idea To 6-Figure Profits: Hong Kong Startup Sells Time To The Overworked | Money Mind    • From Instagram Idea To 6-Figure Profits: H...   For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider