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9 years ago

Moving to Mexico with a 90 year old

9 years ago
I'm currently living in California and I'm 56. Part of me wants to retire early and move to Mexico. I'm particularly considering Lake Chapala area since it's supposed to be a milder climate year around. I have two hesitations: money and my 90 year old father. I have a military pension but it's not enough to live on. My father gets social security and a VA pension. So, maybe we could make it work.

What I'd like to ask the Expat Exchange members is if it's advisable to move a 90 year old to Mexico. He is currently in an assisted living facility. He has insurance that covers his medical except for some of his medications. He is on about 13 different drugs. Sometimes he goes to the VA and gets care there too which is completely free. Should I be concerned that Mexico may not have all the drugs he needs? He gets around with a walker and can feed and bathe himself so he does pretty good for a 90 year old.

William Russell
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