Author: Thomas Wanhoff

Cambodia can be an attractive destination for expats looking for a relaxed lifestyle, warm weather, friendly people, and an affordable cost of living. But can you realistically live here on 1,200 USD per month? For many people, the answer is yes — as long as you plan carefully and understand the risks. Everyday life can…

Leaving hospital should be the beginning of recovery—not the moment you are left to manage everything alone. For foreigners in Siem Reap, recovering after an illness, injury, operation, or hospital stay can feel especially difficult. You may be far from family, staying in a hotel or apartment, and unsure how to arrange practical day-to-day support.…

Getting sick or hurt far from home is stressful anywhere, but it hits differently in Siem Reap when you don’t know the pharmacies, don’t speak the language, and just want someone to help you get through the next few days. Maybe it’s food poisoning that’s knocked you flat, a bad fall at the temples, or…

For many people, the word caregiver brings up the wrong image. They imagine someone who takes over every task, makes every decision, and constantly reminds them that they are getting older. The reality is very different. A good caregiver is not there to replace your independence. They are there to help you keep it for…

Cambodia is changing. People are living longer, cities are growing, and families are more spread out than ever before. But as the country modernises, one quiet challenge is growing in homes across the country: who will care for our elderly parents? The Old Ways Are Being Stretched In Cambodian culture, caring for parents is a…

Many families ask us:“What can a caregiver actually do in just 2 hours?” The short answer is: often much more than people expect. When people think about home care, they often imagine full-time assistance or round-the-clock support. But in reality, many older adults do not need constant care. Sometimes, just a few hours of professional…

At first glance, many people associate caregiving mainly with medical support – helping with medication, assisting with mobility, or monitoring health conditions. While these tasks are certainly important, real home care is much broader than that. At Home Care Cambodia, we often explain to families that caregiving is not only about health support in Siem…

Living in Cambodia offers many advantages — culture, climate, affordability, and a relaxed lifestyle. But when health challenges arise, especially for expatriates, access to reliable and professional home care becomes essential. For expats in Siem Reap, finding dependable in-home support that meets international standards can be difficult. Language barriers, different healthcare systems, and unfamiliar care…

In many families in Cambodia, caring for an elderly or ill relative is seen as a natural responsibility. Often, this responsibility grows gradually: it may start with small daily tasks and later develop into ongoing care, coordination, and constant availability. What begins with good intentions can, over time, become a serious burden for families in…

Falls are one of the most common health risks for older adults. As people age, changes in balance, vision, and muscle strength can increase the chance of falling — often with serious consequences. But the good news for eldery people living in Siem Reap is: many falls can be prevented with the right habits, a…