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?
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.
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 …
A Different Kind of End-Of-Life Checklist
There are common elements to end-of-life planning checklists, whether you’re preparing for end of life in Mexico or anywhere else. Universal to-do items …
The Loneliness of Expat Life
As expats, many of us made the decision to leave potential support networks behind when we chose to move to Mexico. We moved away from immediate …