Explosive Medical Tourism Growth for Mexico

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Explosive Medical Tourism Growth for Mexico

Perhaps you have heard about the explosive growth of medical tourism for Mexico. With escalating healthcare costs in the US and the rise of medical tourism destinations that offer quality and affordable healthcare, Americans are scurrying to book appointments with healthcare providers far away from home. This notion of medical tourism has even further appeal through the prospect of having beautiful travel experience as well. 

Each year, millions of patients travel to countries that provide highly-specialized medical care either because their healthcare infrastructure is less advanced in a particular area of medical care or because the expense is unacceptably high. This has led to an explosive medical tourism growth for Mexico.

Meaningful Activities for Dementia Sufferers

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Meaningful Activities

Assembling a List

As a caregiver at home or in a facility (such as adult daycare or long-term care), you need a list of meaningful activities for those individuals in your care that are suffering with dementia. This will add meaning to their day and help to keep their minds and bodies healthy. Some of these activities will also provide you with a break. You can easily develop a pretty extensive and effective collection of activities that would ideally fall into the following categories:

  • Productivity
  • Leisure
  • Self-Care
  • Restoration and Relaxation

Is Senior Care in Mexico an Option?

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Cielito Lindo Resident Room

Open To Exploring Options

If you are reading this article, then you must be open to at least exploring the possibility that senior care in Mexico might offer a viable solution in contrast to what you have been finding in the US. So let’s begin by characterizing what is commonly found in the US. Then let’s try to put aside whatever misinformation or prejudices you may have been fed about Mexico. Lastly, we will go into greater detail on the reasons that senior care in Mexico might be a better solution, at least for some.

Bringing Your Car Into Mexico

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Bringing Your Car Into Mexico

How Can I Get Enough Information?

There is a lot of information on the Internet about how to bring your car to Mexico, but much of it is incomplete, poorly organized, or out-dated. This article intends to bring together a comprehensive and up-to-date body of information related to bringing your US car into Mexico. It is the author’s hope that this article will satisfy most, if not all of your informational needs while preparing to bring your vehicle into Mexico.

Sleep Loss Is Bad For Your Health

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Sleep Loss is Bad For Your Health

Do We Really Need Sleep?

There are many effects of a lack of sleep, such as feeling grumpy and not working at your best, are well known. But did you know that sleep loss is bad for your health?

One in three of us suffers from poor sleep, stress, too much time on computers and smartphones, and taking work home, all typically taking the blame. However, the cost of all those sleepless nights is more than just bad moods and a lack of focus. Regular poor sleep puts you at risk of serious medical conditions, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s – and it actually shortens your lifespan and healthspan.

International Health Insurance

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Follow That Dream

Making Your Plans

Many seniors dream of enjoying their retirement as an expatriate, immersing themselves in a new language, culture, and way of life. Living out your golden years in another country can be exciting, enriching, thrilling, and perhaps even a little nerve-wracking all at the same time. Health insurance for aging seniors is a critical necessity, and even more so perhaps, when travelling and living abroad, yet it can be difficult to understand, not to mention that getting the ideal solution is not easy; it takes a significant amount of research and planning to 0btain economical yet effective international health insurance.  Hopefully, this article will help you get this down more easily.. 

International Long Term Care Insurance

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As the golden years approach, more Americans are choosing to retire abroad, chasing the dream of a simpler, sunnier, and more affordable life. Consider this: the number of U.S. retirees collecting Social Security outside the country has surged by more than 50% in the past two decades, with hotspots like Mexico, Costa Rica, and Portugal topping the list of destinations. The appeal is undeniable—a lower cost of living, vibrant cultural experiences, and access to quality healthcare at a fraction of U.S. prices.

Yet, behind the promise of golden sunsets and tranquil beaches lies a critical question: What happens when the inevitable challenges of aging, like declining health or the need for long-term care, arise far from home?

Planning for long-term care (LTC) is an essential but often overlooked part of retirement preparation, especially for those retiring abroad. LTC insurance can provide a vital safety net, but navigating its complexities becomes even more challenging when crossing international borders.
This article unpacks the intricacies of LTC insurance for expats. From understanding policy limitations to exploring options that allow for international coverage, we’ll guide you through the critical decisions necessary to safeguard your health and peace of mind while living your dream retirement abroad.

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Healthcare Power of Attorney (POA)

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Healthcare Power of Attorney

Our last article covered more of the technical aspects of various types of Power of Attorney and how to go about getting one in place. This article deals more with the considerations that go into getting your healthcare wishes articulated in a way that ensures they will be honored via a Living Will, a Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney, or both.

Financial Power of Attorney (POA)

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Financial Power of Attorney POA

As our parents (and we) get older, there is a greater risk for a sudden change in physical or cognitive health such that someone else needs to step in and either assist with or entirely take over their health and/or financial decisions. The instrument for assigning someone these powers is a Power of Attorney.

A financial POA can be challenging to get into place because there are high levels of fear, uncertainty, and trust involved. Who, in their’ right mind’ would want to assign the rights over to someone else, even your most trusted child? The problem is that in your ‘wrong mind,’ it is too late to make this assignment.

Is Alzheimer’s an Inevitability?

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Is Alzheimer's an Inevitability

Alzheimer’s disease is a relentlessly progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss and impaired cognition, a decline in one’s ability to perform activities of daily living, and changes in personality and behavior. The increasing severity of symptoms over time ultimately leaves the patient entirely dependent on others for care.