Comments on: Why you should consider a retirement home in Mexico

By: Barbara Medlin

Barbara Medlin — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:23:32 +0000

My mom spent over 3 years in Cielito Lindo. First my Dad’s wedding ring that she wore all the time “disappeared”. Then her Zeiss binoculars joined the wedding ring. The flowers and flower beds were maintained beautifully at first, because they attracted hummingbirds and butterflies. WOW!!! Until they were no longer maintained. At that point my mom had no need for the binoculars. She had more than a few urinary tract infections, which can be attributed to infrequent diaper changes. One of the doctors, who was a geriatric specialist, who was about to retire. He admitted that diapers were often used for the convenience of the staff. I brought medication for her from the US, which maintained her mental clarity. Until they stopped working. I always wondered if the medication joined the wedding ring, the binoculars and oh – did I mention some of her bras and panties disappeared. I was able to get her out of there a month before she died, as she was accepted into a lovely facility in the center of SMA. No one from CL sent a note of condolence. What a surprise.

By: Werner Zuercher

Werner Zuercher — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 21:05:18 +0000

After having spend our winter months in Brazil it was time to get closer to home (Montreal) for our winter escape, we chose Mexico in the Chapala area, never regretted it.
Healthcare was so much better than in Canada, no long waiting times to get an appointment!
We never regretted the move which became permanent after a few years.
We love our home and all the facilities closeby. Made great local friends too.
Now full time resident here, things are even better, no more two homes to look after!
Speaking several languages including Spanish,communication is easy and we made great local friends.

By: Mark O'Neill

Mark O'Neill — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 18:49:21 +0000

Cielito Lindo is NOT in San Miguel de Allende; it’s a 10-15 minute drive from El Centro in a suburban development called Los Labradores. Also, it would be helpful to know what level of English services are available at the residences in the story.

By: rambaldi2001@yahoo.com

rambaldi2001@yahoo.com — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 18:35:31 +0000

Where are the prices????

By: hpw1019@gmail.com

hpw1019@gmail.com — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 16:37:45 +0000

Make sure you check their references first. My husband had Alzheimer’s and was at Alicia’s in Ajijic and ended up suffering from an infection on his back (big smelly hole) plus being mal nourished plus had deep bedsores. I had to fly him to a hospital where he was for a week and then brought him home where he received a years long care to repair the damage.
They let him SUFFER and kept telling me he was okay.

By: James Clark

James Clark — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 16:31:14 +0000

Don’t forget Queretaro, a progressive, safe city less than on hour from San Miguel de Allende at much less cost. It is also where San Miguelians go for advanced quality healthcare.

By: Bradford Burns

Bradford Burns — Thu, 30 May 2024 16:08:30 +0000

Also check out Ohana in San Juan Cosalá, a price home in the Malecon, run by husband wife team trained as nurses in geriatrics and surgery. My Mom lived there the last 3 1/2 years of her life and even when we had to move her to the memory care she was always tested with respect. They even called Mom or Barbarita

By: Tequila Motors

Tequila Motors — Thu, 30 May 2024 03:42:09 +0000

It seems like yesterday that the reason almost everyone came to Mexico was for the 4000+sq ft house. That was the “perk” to move here because you give up so much. But then the place kinda grows on you and the house becomes an added bonus.
Now it seems so ironic/surreal or maybe both that Americans are renting from Mexicans. Well, that’s a topic for another day.
Best to everyone.

By: Swinglishguy

Swinglishguy — Thu, 30 May 2024 03:16:39 +0000

In reply to Greg Custer.

Great comment, which also reflects my experience: I have an elderly aunt who lives in Wisconsin. Her husband died in January after suffering from Alzheimer. The disruption and financial stress they had to go through until he passed on was awful – it seems like the US and state governments only cater for the rich – tough luck if you’re frail and don’t belong to the top 1% in terms of wealth.
In comparison: my father-in-law, a proud middle-class Mexican with strong family values was well taken care of by his family and could stay at home until the end despite Parkinson. Mainly because one of his daughters took care of him and organised medical care.
This article from MND shows there are some options for assisted living for the elderly and thank God, they show some variety in locations and budget.
Even though: much remains to be done to to meet the needs of middle class or lower income families looking for affordable options for their elderly. Time for the Mexican government to wake up and to offer some incentives to tap into traditional mexican family values. Most of us don’t live in the glamorous world of Conde Naste travellers.

By: Marc Carpenter

Marc Carpenter — Thu, 30 May 2024 02:59:24 +0000

Greg great very informative response.