Author: Thomas Wanhoff

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…

At Home Care Cambodia, we understand that daily tasks like shopping or picking up medicine can become difficult — especially for older adults or people recovering from illness. That’s why our caregivers are happy to help with personal shopping and errands, giving you more time to relax and focus on what matters most: your health…

Coming home from the hospital can be both a relief and a challenge — especially for older adults who still need time and support to recover fully. At Home Care Cambodia, we provide compassionate, professional care to help your loved ones regain strength, independence, and confidence after a hospital stay. 💚 Support During the Recovery…

Caring for an elderly loved one at home is an act of love and responsibility. But for many families, it also becomes a source of stress, exhaustion, and even burnout. Cooking, cleaning, medication reminders, and constant vigilance can take a toll on family members who juggle work, children, and their own health needs. The hidden…

At Home Care Cambodia we believe that everyone deserves comfort, dignity and family at the end of life. Palliative care isn’t about giving up; it’s about relieving pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual issues so that patients and families can live as fully as possible. Studies show that home‑based palliative care is cost‑effective, reduces unnecessary hospital…