How Older Immigrants Benefit from Learning Spanish and Why It’s Not Too Late to Learn
According to the research, old dogs can learn new tricks. The mechanisms of learning may change as we age, but this is neither good nor bad. A review of …
Addressing Pain at the End of Life in Mexico, Wilka Roig, GTO: Ep15
Is suffering at the end of life inevitable, or is there another way to meet death?
How to Donate Blood at an IMSS Hospital in Mexico
Mexico’s blood bank has insufficient supplies. Mostly, this is due to a lack of altruistic donors. What does this mean for you? It means that if you need medical …
Legally Protecting Your End-Of-Life Wishes In Mexico: Spencer McMullen, JAL: Ep14
Mexico’s ‘attorney of death’ describes the legal documents you need to protect your dying wishes.
Is There Assisted Living In Mexico?
In the United States, most of us are familiar with the concept of the retirement home. We know the language: independent living, assisted living, skilled …
Relocating to Mexico with an Aging Loved One: Cat & Coco, YUC: Ep13
Could moving to Mexico offer women caregivers the quality, affordable support they need?
Geriatric Care and End of Life Wellness in Mexico: Dr. Willebaldo Esquivel Reyes, BCS: Ep12
What does it mean to age well, especially when living as an immigrant to Mexico?
What to Do When Someone Dies in Mexico
When someone dies naturally at home in Mexico, the first thing to do is nothing. Sit and be still with the body. Take three slow, deep breaths and allow …
Aging, End of Life and Mental Health in Mexico: Jason Platt, MEX: Ep11
Aging anywhere can be challenging. Living as a gringo in Mexico can exacerbate those challenges, but can also make them easier.
Aging in Place in Mexico: A Guide to Home-Based Care
For US citizens living in Mexico, the idea of staying at home through the final chapter of life can feel not only comforting, but possible. Compared to the United …
Assisted Living in Mexico and What to Consider: Samantha Elliott, JAL: Ep10
What happens when living independently in Mexico is no longer possible?
Is There Hospice In Mexico?
Among the most frequently asked questions that US citizens have about end-of-life care in Mexico is whether or not there is hospice in Mexico. Yes, …
Paying for Healthcare as a Gringo in Mexico: Michael & Fernanda Keller, JAL: Ep9
It’s no longer true that health care in Mexico is so inexpensive that you don’t need insurance.
What Can You Do With a Dead Body in Mexico?
As we plan for end of life, the question of body disposition arises. What to do with your body after you die is a personal one. Choosing ahead of time may …
Do You Know Your Blood Type? Why It Matters In Mexico
If you’ve lived in Mexico for any period of time, you may have seen the posts in local Facebook or WhatsApp groups from people who are looking for …
Choosing a Medical Proxy in Mexico
Choosing the right medical proxy is essential, especially for expats in Mexico, where unfamiliar systems, language barriers, and cultural differences …
Does 911 Work in Mexico?
Technically, yes. 911 is the number to call in case of an emergency in Mexico. The reality, however, is that 911 in Mexico doesn’t work exactly as it does in the US. …
Día de Muertos and the Power of Shared Grief Rituals
Grieving is an inherent part of change, and things are always changing. Grieving is therefore, an ever-present part of life. The intensity of our grief varies, rising …
Health Insurance in Mexico: A Guide for Gringos
Moving to Mexico as an expat is exciting, but you’ll also have plenty of worries. US citizens in particular worry about the cost of healthcare. It makes sense, …
Is Being a Good Neighbor a Matter of Life and Death?
The other day, I came across a research study that looked at what is most predictive of survival after a natural disaster. This particular study examined …