😲 Wow, very interesting, informative video! Thank you 🙏 As the 24/7 sole caregiver for my 87 yr old mother with Dementia this really touched me. I have often wondered about your 85 year old friend (I remember her interview)... Here in Colorado, I have had to be not only my mother's advocate, but very recently had to fight the system to keep her out of a nursing home because a nurse misread the situation...(I'll leave it at that 😠) Currently I'm 66 and when my situation changes I may be like your friend one day, alone in Costa Rica watching the sunset, that is unless some long, lost cousins show up or something.... Thank you again 🙏💞🙏
From a follower of TCRN videos: " Let me give some legs to what Johnny said about getting rid (kill-ing) of animals vs. treating the elderly a certain way. It's not a joke. In the States, I worked for almost a decade in animal welfare. It is now a proven, acknowledged fact that there is a direct link between how a culture treats its animals and how it treats its children and the elderly. I did a lot of research on this, even published a novel based on this theme that racked up some pretty serious critical acclaim. Here is one example: a study was published in 2006 (Google "Quality of Care in Appalachian Nursing Homes Research Repository WVU" that revealed 10% of the nation's nursing home population resides in Appalachia. It just so happens that Appalachia is one of the most persistent regions of the country when it comes to taxpayer funded "kill" shelters for domestic animals and has one of the highest animal cruelty rates based on number and type of court cases documented of anywhere in the nation. Can it really be coincidence that the generation who exposed their children to get rid of (drow-n) unwanted puppies and kittens is the generation whose same kids, who are now adults, are treating as disposable and dumping in nursing homes at a rate higher than anywhere else in the nation? I think not. Gillian Deegan, the top animal cruelty prosecutor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, officially endorsed the book I wrote using "the link" subject matter as a premise. So you can imagine that I love Johnny even more for making the statements he did on your video. And now I've shared the science to back that up. Another great video, Mike!"
Wow. As a 65 year old, this really helps. So many travel vids are marketed for the young. Anyone else here in this age group (living in the US) feel like they've been thrown under the bus?
Of course everything is geared for the young. Because when you are old you are suppose to be past all of this stuff and just relaxing at your age. Literally relaxing at your home, golf everyday, and local massage p-arlors.
Thank you, Michael! Have a lot of catching up to do with your very informational videos! Finally, someone with a video that sounds down-to-earth. This particular one made me think about just what will I do when I’m older and need a plan. But all the information you toss out is so doable and necessary.
OMG, last time i was in Costa Rica, I was in line at the Proxi Mart in Santa Ana. I'm waiting in line, and a younger guy in front of me steps aside to let me go in front of him. I said, "No, that's okay," and he points to the sign that has three figures on it: a pregnant woman, a wheelchair, and a depiction of an old person. I just walked away. . . I know that was rude, but I was thinking, "I'm not in a wheelchair, I'm obviously not pregnant, so apparently I look *old* af. . . " Talk about a smack in the face! LMAO
listening to this convo makes me realize what a disgrace we are in the US in how we treat elderly. Here they throw them away and dont want to be bothered by them
We had my mother at verdeza in escazu. I would highly recommend it. Great staff, excellent food, lots of social activities and when she got to point where she needed it the whole second floor is for those with special needs that you mentioned. It isn’t cheap though.
I tried to chime in with some facts backing up what Johnny said about animals versus the way people treat the elderly, but RUclips repeatedly blocked and deleted my comment. So let's just say there is valid social science behind his remarks.
@travelcostaricanow - so if your 85 YO friend is a perpetual tourist, my question would be in regards to keeping her Visa legal; if she were to live in a “home” does she still need to do border runs? If so, would the facility help out???
Thank you for doing this video, with so many elderly expats, definitely an important topic to discuss. I wish you asked Johnny more about the private pay costs. If someone is a perpetual tourist, how much would a typical private facility charge. Would they do a monthly payment for their care or annual or some other payment plan would be applied. If you can follow up on this, I’d greatly appreciate it.
Thank you for this informative video. After reading a lot of the comments there seems to be a feeling by most that your viewers are evaluating the information in the video, based on CR medical/nursing home facilities. I think a follow-up video on Costa Rica options for “Independent Living” by seniors would clear up the confusion and provide valuable insight. The definition (in the US) of Independent Living is an apartment, meals, and housekeeping for people over 55+. It is not nursing home services. I am retired,72yo, and live in Florida. Independent Living facilities are booming in Florida. Costs start at about $3500 and go up to $10,000 a month for apartments. Most of the hundred IL facilities have a waiting list for placement. Costa Rica could provide alternative opportunities to this highly sought-after senior service at a reasonable cost.
First, I would like to say thank you for this video. I owned an in-home senior care business in the US for the past 6 years. I recently decided to sell and retire. My suggestion would be to find her a trusted advocate while she still has the cognitive ability to do so. MOST importantly I think it is time to have a conversation about what she wants for her end-of-life care. If she still has the ability to know what she wants then that is what an advocate should do for her. The first thing I would do is hire someone to come and help her with daily chores that she can no longer do if that's the case such as eating, bathing, dressing and just daily routine. Depending on her health and mental faculties she may need someone to stay with her for only a few hours a day or 24 hours a day. I am sure that the facilities in Costa Rica are nice but she may very well want to stay home and having a companion with nursing skills would be better for her health overall. I wish her well and I wish we treated our elderly in the US the way they treat the elderly in Costa Rica.
Just saw this video, very interesting but wished you had asked him if our Social Security payments would cover the care, my SS checks will be $1729/month for perspective and I plan to obtain residency (caja).
As we're thinking about retiring to CR, this has been a topic of conversation. We won't need to worry for hopefully 20-30 years, but it would still be interesting to know for comparison and planning sake, what is the price range for the pay for care types of locations? It would be wonderful if someone were to build a sustainable community similar to what is happening at Alegria Village, and incorporate a sustainable "step down" from full lot ownership to lifetime ownership of a space in eventually a full care home within the development, for people luck us in our early 60s so there would be a planned path forward.
so odd question that i really need a answer to plz! if i move there can i have a Service dog? are service dogs allowed in grocery stores and restaurants and so on. i will not be bringing one with me but want one after i get settle in …. plz plz can you do a youtube on this and maybe one on living with disabilities in Costa Rica plz?? thank you
HEY MIKE PURA VIDA MAN, hey Mike last time steyed over 90,days , I came back to Fort Lauderdale, after 162,days , in C,R, airport costom never ask noting came to the airport went to Costom and never was ask about nothing , can
“Money is not an issue” - could expose a senior to exploitation and make her vulnerable - especially from gringos. Otherwise a great video and important topic to discuss.
I completely disagree! There are many excellent doctors, nurses and aides who can provide the exact care, actually better care, then you would get in the US at a fraction of the cost and 100 per-cent increase in quality of life. Lucky for this lady that you don't get to decide where she lives😁
@@seanhogan6897 I've fallen and I can't get up "! 1/2 hour later cruz rojojojo shows up. First order is papers. Second is blood pressure Third is O2 level...but left the chunche in the van. Fourth is to call on the cell to the "clinic" and report. No contesta. Fifth is to see why there is so much blood on the floor. Sixth is to report you're conscious and he is alone and needs help with the stretcher Seventh is run out and yell"ESTOY AQUI MAE" to the guy on the bike....200 metros past the red house with the white car...but the car left 45 minutes ago... who came to help lift...but he forgot his mask mae. Eight is..........zzzzzzzz Next of kin. OIJ's job.
@Doug Tilaran I am quite familiar with what a joke Costa Rica's medical response system is, but that is a different issue. When it comes to nursing homes in CR, you can get better care at 1/3 the cost of the US, including speedy delivery to a private hospital if needed. The main drawbacks I see for opting for a care home in Costa Rica over the US is proximity/access to your family and not speaking Spanish (if these factors apply).
😲 Wow, very interesting, informative video! Thank you 🙏
As the 24/7 sole caregiver for my 87 yr old mother with Dementia this really touched me. I have often wondered about your 85 year old friend (I remember her interview)... Here in Colorado, I have had to be not only my mother's advocate, but very recently had to fight the system to keep her out of a nursing home because a nurse misread the situation...(I'll leave it at that 😠)
Currently I'm 66 and when my situation changes I may be like your friend one day, alone in Costa Rica watching the sunset, that is unless some long, lost cousins show up or something....
Thank you again 🙏💞🙏
From a follower of TCRN videos: " Let me give some legs to what Johnny said about getting rid (kill-ing) of animals vs. treating the elderly a certain way. It's not a joke. In the States, I worked for almost a decade in animal welfare. It is now a proven, acknowledged fact that there is a direct link between how a culture treats its animals and how it treats its children and the elderly. I did a lot of research on this, even published a novel based on this theme that racked up some pretty serious critical acclaim. Here is one example: a study was published in 2006 (Google "Quality of Care in Appalachian Nursing Homes Research Repository WVU" that revealed 10% of the nation's nursing home population resides in Appalachia. It just so happens that Appalachia is one of the most persistent regions of the country when it comes to taxpayer funded "kill" shelters for domestic animals and has one of the highest animal cruelty rates based on number and type of court cases documented of anywhere in the nation. Can it really be coincidence that the generation who exposed their children to get rid of (drow-n) unwanted puppies and kittens is the generation whose same kids, who are now adults, are treating as disposable and dumping in nursing homes at a rate higher than anywhere else in the nation? I think not. Gillian Deegan, the top animal cruelty prosecutor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, officially endorsed the book I wrote using "the link" subject matter as a premise. So you can imagine that I love Johnny even more for making the statements he did on your video. And now I've shared the science to back that up. Another great video, Mike!"
So. Tie granny to a tree...make sure and change her water and put diesel on her for the ticks. ;-)
Kind of like the alligator that killed the fisherman - removed and relocated not destroyed.
Wow. As a 65 year old, this really helps. So many travel vids are marketed for the young. Anyone else here in this age group (living in the US) feel like they've been thrown under the bus?
Of course everything is geared for the young.
Because when you are old you are suppose to be past all of this stuff and just relaxing at your age.
Literally relaxing at your home, golf everyday, and local massage p-arlors.
Thank you, Michael! Have a lot of catching up to do with your very informational videos! Finally, someone with a video that sounds down-to-earth. This particular one made me think about just what will I do when I’m older and need a plan. But all the information you toss out is so doable and necessary.
OMG, last time i was in Costa Rica, I was in line at the Proxi Mart in Santa Ana. I'm waiting in line, and a younger guy in front of me steps aside to let me go in front of him. I said, "No, that's okay," and he points to the sign that has three figures on it: a pregnant woman, a wheelchair, and a depiction of an old person. I just walked away. . . I know that was rude, but I was thinking, "I'm not in a wheelchair, I'm obviously not pregnant, so apparently I look *old* af. . . " Talk about a smack in the face! LMAO
listening to this convo makes me realize what a disgrace we are in the US in how we treat elderly. Here they throw them away and dont want to be bothered by them
We had my mother at verdeza in escazu. I would highly recommend it. Great staff, excellent food, lots of social activities and when she got to point where she needed it the whole second floor is for those with special needs that you mentioned. It isn’t cheap though.
Thank you! Very relevant, life-affirming and helpful topic for us ex-pats. Namaste 🙏
I tried to chime in with some facts backing up what Johnny said about animals versus the way people treat the elderly, but RUclips repeatedly blocked and deleted my comment. So let's just say there is valid social science behind his remarks.
They blocked and deleted my comment in response to this as well 😠
@@shelleysquires7225 this world we live in now... I swear....
GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU!!!!
Good job talking about something that isn't being shared!
@travelcostaricanow - so if your 85 YO friend is a perpetual tourist, my question would be in regards to keeping her Visa legal; if she were to live in a “home” does she still need to do border runs? If so, would the facility help out???
Thank you for doing this video, with so many elderly expats, definitely an important topic to discuss. I wish you asked Johnny more about the private pay costs. If someone is a perpetual tourist, how much would a typical private facility charge. Would they do a monthly payment for their care or annual or some other payment plan would be applied. If you can follow up on this, I’d greatly appreciate it.
Thank you for this informative video.
After reading a lot of the comments there seems to be a feeling by most that your viewers are evaluating the information in the video, based on CR medical/nursing home facilities. I think a follow-up video on Costa Rica options for “Independent Living” by seniors would clear up the confusion and provide valuable insight.
The definition (in the US) of Independent Living is an apartment, meals, and housekeeping for people over 55+. It is not nursing home services. I am retired,72yo, and live in Florida. Independent Living facilities are booming in Florida. Costs start at about $3500 and go up to $10,000 a month for apartments. Most of the hundred IL facilities have a waiting list for placement.
Costa Rica could provide alternative opportunities to this highly sought-after senior service at a reasonable cost.
First, I would like to say thank you for this video. I owned an in-home senior care business in the US for the past 6 years. I recently decided to sell and retire.
My suggestion would be to find her a trusted advocate while she still has the cognitive ability to do so. MOST importantly I think it is time to have a conversation about what she wants for her end-of-life care. If she still has the ability to know what she wants then that is what an advocate should do for her. The first thing I would do is hire someone to come and help her with daily chores that she can no longer do if that's the case such as eating, bathing, dressing and just daily routine. Depending on her health and mental faculties she may need someone to stay with her for only a few hours a day or 24 hours a day. I am sure that the facilities in Costa Rica are nice but she may very well want to stay home and having a companion with nursing skills would be better for her health overall.
I wish her well and I wish we treated our elderly in the US the way they treat the elderly in Costa Rica.
Just saw this video, very interesting but wished you had asked him if our Social Security payments would cover the care, my SS checks will be $1729/month for perspective and I plan to obtain residency (caja).
As we're thinking about retiring to CR, this has been a topic of conversation. We won't need to worry for hopefully 20-30 years, but it would still be interesting to know for comparison and planning sake, what is the price range for the pay for care types of locations? It would be wonderful if someone were to build a sustainable community similar to what is happening at Alegria Village, and incorporate a sustainable "step down" from full lot ownership to lifetime ownership of a space in eventually a full care home within the development, for people luck us in our early 60s so there would be a planned path forward.
so odd question that i really need a answer to plz! if i move there can i have a Service dog? are service dogs allowed in grocery stores and restaurants and so on. i will not be bringing one with me but want one after i get settle in …. plz plz can you do a youtube on this and maybe one on living with disabilities in Costa Rica plz?? thank you
Great informative video Thanks 😊
My pleasure!
Hola! I'm not seeing a link to thee gentleman being interviewed?
HEY MIKE PURA VIDA MAN, hey Mike last time steyed over 90,days , I came back to Fort Lauderdale, after 162,days , in C,R, airport costom never ask noting came to the airport went to Costom and never was ask about nothing , can
Thanks for this.
If I am senior ie 70lplus can I go Costa Rica and live there and be pr after 5 years
Hello friends . How can I get in touch with this proyect? I’m really interested.
Johnny is a find.
HEREEES JOHNNNY
I was going to ask you a question, but I forgot.
🤣🤣🤣
“Money is not an issue” - could expose a senior to exploitation and make her vulnerable - especially from gringos. Otherwise a great video and important topic to discuss.
What about gun and self defense laws?
If you have any of those sorts of issues. GET OUT. CR is not the place to be.
I take it that you would strongly prefer to be in assisted living in the US than in Costa Rica. Please explain.
I completely disagree! There are many excellent doctors, nurses and aides who can provide the exact care, actually better care, then you would get in the US at a fraction of the cost and 100 per-cent increase in quality of life. Lucky for this lady that you don't get to decide where she lives😁
@@seanhogan6897 I've fallen and I can't get up "! 1/2 hour later cruz rojojojo shows up.
First order is papers.
Second is blood pressure
Third is O2 level...but left the chunche in the van.
Fourth is to call on the cell to the "clinic" and report. No contesta.
Fifth is to see why there is so much blood on the floor.
Sixth is to report you're conscious and he is alone and needs help with the stretcher
Seventh is run out and yell"ESTOY AQUI MAE" to the guy on the bike....200 metros past the red house with the white car...but the car left 45 minutes ago... who came to help lift...but he forgot his mask mae.
Eight is..........zzzzzzzz
Next of kin. OIJ's job.
@Doug Tilaran I am quite familiar with what a joke Costa Rica's medical response system is, but that is a different issue. When it comes to nursing homes in CR, you can get better care at 1/3 the cost of the US, including speedy delivery to a private hospital if needed.
The main drawbacks I see for opting for a care home in Costa Rica over the US is proximity/access to your family and not speaking Spanish (if these factors apply).
Thanks for this.
My pleasure!