The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025
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Hello,
I'm not too sure about the answer, but I would check with the American Hospital in Paris. I think they could point you in the right direction. I know many of the nursing homes in France specialize in Alzheimers, but not sure about home care. Best of luck!
Tuula, IL France Correspondent
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Hi MRANADE,
For Panama you can check internationally known sites like Airbnb, Booking, and Trip Advisor.
You can also check local site Compreoalquile.com, most of the listings will of course be in Spanish; if you're fluent then great but if not Google Translate or ChatGPT can help.
One last tip - and thank you for asking this question so I could post this,it's a good question and one we get often: IL's multi-region reports are a fantastic introduction for you to kick off your research. Generally speaking once you are far enough along that you're ready to actually book a visit it's best to research one country or region at a time there's often no one-size-fits-all answer. Different countries (and regions) may have their quirks and differences (and we love addressing these!) You can post specific questions here and IL's correspondents across the globe do their best to respond, and your fellow readers will often have valuable experiences to share as well.
Happy planning!
Best,
IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch -
For Panama I do often check internationally known sites like Airbnb, Booking, and Trip Advisor (one of the very helpful things on Airbnb is how messages between renters and landlords are automatically translated) but according to your preference you can also check locally popular site Compreoalquile.com - most of the listings will of course be in Spanish; if you're fluent then great but if not Google Translate or ChatGPT can help.
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IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch -
How are tentals in the Algarve area if Portugal?
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THANKS SO MUCH. This was so informative. I loved seeing the smiles and kind faces of each one discussing their new homelands. This was great. Maybe you can bring monthly one or two of your writers into the newsletter as a video version of their story on where they are living currently. Putting a face with a story is always great. Thanks, Michael White
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Many US residents of Panama keep Medicare thinking they will fly back to the States where they can use it for anything major. In the meantime while here in Panama many use an inexpensive Panama insurance OR pay out of pocket for minor health expenses because it's so affordable even sans insurance.
(Right now some hospitals in Panama are now saying that they can bill Medicare Advantage directly which could be extremely helpful, but note that this isn't guaranteed, just a possible new perk, we'll see how well it works.)
As mentioned above WHEN to take social security is a question you do not want to deal with lightly, it's something you want to be very informed and strategic about (getting your information from a verified expert and not just friends and family much less unknowns online).
A lot of helpful information has been shared by experts in International Living Postcards, International Living magazine, and on the International Living Bookstore.
It's great that you're thinking about this now, keep it up - the more informed you are, the more you lay out in a plan, the better and more empowered you will feel. (It's a wonderful feeling!)
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IL Overseas Editor Jess Ramesch -
Is the Seminar over?
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I'll just add that far-right movements have had periodic resurgences in a wide range of European countries every decade since WWII. The spectre of this type of nationalism is always there, one part of a broad and varied political landscape. I wouldn't necessarily let yourself be turned off of France because of what the media is saying today about any "Putin effect" if you love France. Take all opinions (including mine) with a grain of salt, keep asking questions and reading articles by people like Tuula who actually live in France, and do your own "macro perspective" study - you can have a lot of fun with it and you'll feel empowered to make the right decision for yourself.
Best,
IL Overseas Editor Jess Ramesch -
Note that Panama does not have large high-end assisted living facilities as most families here (as is customary in most if not all of Latin America) choose affordable in-home care instead. There are some smaller options being talked about and I do hope to see more options added but at present there isn't a huge demand... yet. You may want to join Facebook groups for expats in Boquete to keep abreast of any specific news about this particular topic and it's great to see how potential expats gather info and post questions.
IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch -
is there a replay link for todays call and video? Thanks
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Thank you for posting this question - one common misperception about Panama (because of its famed pensionado or pensioner's program) is that it doesn't welcome younger expats or expats without pensions. However, Panama actually has great programs for non-pensioner expats, including the friendly nations program (for permanent residence) and a digital nomad option (for temporary residence) for people who want to test-drive life here for 9 or even 18 months.
The Friendly Nations Visa opens the door to professionals and entrepreneurs from countries that “maintain friendly, professional, economic, and investment relationships” with Panama. Created in 2012, the program is open to potential expats from dozens of countries, including the US and Canada.
It's great because you can choose one of the following options to qualify:
Option A: Invest $200,000 in real estate.
Option B: Open a three-year fixed term deposit account in a bank in Panama - at least $200,000 but there is no requirement to spend those funds on real estate or any other investment. (The money remains yours.)
Option
Show evidence that you require permanent residency for work purposes. (You will need an employment letter and work contract from a Panamanian company with a business license)For more information on exciting, welcoming Panama visit the IL Website and choose Panama from the countries menu. Happy reading...
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Ted Baumann did a piece on the latest requirements, here: https://internationalliving.com/countries/malaysia/visa-and-residence-in-malaysia/
Mind you, this MM2H program has been in flux. Keith Hockton, our Malaysia correspondent, says thatiIt seems like this state of affairs is here to stay--but one can't be absolutely sure!
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What about Colombia with Medellin, Cartagena, Bogota ?
I don't see it in the list