I live in a CCRC currently. That is a Continuing Care Retirement Community. If you are not aware, that is an independant living community with attached assissted living and rehab and nursing care sections. I had what I thought was a good deal because all maintence and utilities except telephone were included in the monthly fee aa well as a 20% discount on any stay in assissted living or nursing care. Also I liked the feeling of security it gave me. Is anything similar available abroad? I am still independant and relatively healthy.
It's too long a story for an email, but this CCRC has had a bankruptcy and the "life care" contract I signed is not worth the paper it was printed on! My deposit refund and the 20% discount on the medical section are gone. I consider it a fraud, but it is legal. I have an unbreakable lease for a year. Then I could stay here or move to another CCRC here in the States, but I have learned my lesson! I am looking for another option that would make me feel secure - perhaps a gated community?
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You mentioned assisted living communities in Panama, but what about independent living communities or CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Commuities, that have assisted, independent and nursing and rehab in one spot). I am a single woman, retired, 77 years old. I still am independent, healthy and still drive, but I am thinking ahead. I would like the feeling of security that a retirement community can give. Perhaps a gated community would do it?
It seems from the comments that you could do a webcast on living abroad for single women.
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