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Akelly1962

Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 8:33am

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Yes please pm me with any info. Thsnk you

TheRower

Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 11:02am

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Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 11:02am

If the main reason for immigrating is the weather have you considered other countries? For example, the Philippines has some good care homes and the cost of them and the cost of living, is a lot less there. The temperatures never get get as cold as in Spain over the winter. The culture there pays much respect to the elderly and the people are very hospitable and friendly. Healthcare system is private, but really reasonably priced. The Philippines is obviously a lot further than Spain from Ireland, but if you have no family this may not be a problem.

Akelly1962

Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 11:42am

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Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 11:42am

TheRower wrote on Fri Dec 2, 2022 11:02am:

If the main reason for immigrating is the weather have you considered other countries? For example, the Philippines has some good care homes and the cost of them and the cost of living, is a lot less there. The temperatures never get get as cold as in Spain over the winter. The culture there pays...

... much respect to the elderly and the people are very hospitable and friendly. Healthcare system is private, but really reasonably priced. The Philippines is obviously a lot further than Spain from Ireland, but if you have no family this may not be a problem.

Thank you for that. I have just spoken to the occupational therapist this am who said my gp should never have told me her opinion on diagnosing me. Yes the memory test wasn't great but I need more tests for diagnosis from neurologically qualified people. I was on such a panic over talk with GP psst few days.  Maybe the mild brain loss on MRI might not be what I was told. Little steps. Feel bit better  after that this am. Philippines sounds great but wouldn't be for me. Love the expat community were in. That for me is most important apart from blue skies but thank you anyway. Its much appreciated. 

Stephanie86

Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 2:00pm

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Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 2:00pm

Although I respect everyone else’s opinions, I have to differ to a degree. My mother has been in a private care home for a couple of years, catering mainly to the expat population of several nationalities, albeit it is a small concern, maximum 25 residents. My mother is bilingual so for her it is irrelevant, but most of the staff have a command of English, including management who are fairly fluent. 

Yes, it’s not inexpensive, we had to sell her house to fund this, and yes, it a little over 2500 per month plus medication and other personal expenses. But for this she has a private room and bathroom, under floor heating, all meals of course, on site geriatric nurse ( not at nighttime, but obviously emergency help available), on site Social Worker, Psychologist, Physiotherapist and so on. This is not a nursing home in that sense, it is a Residencia, so does not have the same facilities as a nursing home, but they certainly care for some people whom we would term mentally challenged.

Prior to entering this home, due to lack of available places and the habit of Spanish hospitals to announce that one will be leaving in two days and what is the care situation, we were fortunate through the help of a Spanish friend with contacts, to be able find a space in a mainly Spanish large scale Residencia cum nursing home, for a temporary stay. She was not physically able to return to her own home. Whilst not ideal, it was scrupulously run, clean, permanent onsite nursing staff, etc etc, so not as bad as other people’s experiences. Spanish hospitals have no interest in what happens after they have cured or fixed you, this is not within their remit, you are told to leave, mainly as it is assumed family will step in or you will make private arrangements. There will be no bed blocking permitted.

Akelly1962

Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 4:09pm

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Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 4:09pm

Stephanie86 wrote on Fri Dec 2, 2022 2:00pm:

Although I respect everyone else’s opinions, I have to differ to a degree. My mother has been in a private care home for a couple of years, catering mainly to the expat population of several nationalities, albeit it is a small concern, maximum 25 residents. My mother is bilingual so for her it ...

...is irrelevant, but most of the staff have a command of English, including management who are fairly fluent. 

Yes, it’s not inexpensive, we had to sell her house to fund this, and yes, it a little over 2500 per month plus medication and other personal expenses. But for this she has a private room and bathroom, under floor heating, all meals of course, on site geriatric nurse ( not at nighttime, but obviously emergency help available), on site Social Worker, Psychologist, Physiotherapist and so on. This is not a nursing home in that sense, it is a Residencia, so does not have the same facilities as a nursing home, but they certainly care for some people whom we would term mentally challenged.

Prior to entering this home, due to lack of available places and the habit of Spanish hospitals to announce that one will be leaving in two days and what is the care situation, we were fortunate through the help of a Spanish friend with contacts, to be able find a space in a mainly Spanish large scale Residencia cum nursing home, for a temporary stay. She was not physically able to return to her own home. Whilst not ideal, it was scrupulously run, clean, permanent onsite nursing staff, etc etc, so not as bad as other people’s experiences. Spanish hospitals have no interest in what happens after they have cured or fixed you, this is not within their remit, you are told to leave, mainly as it is assumed family will step in or you will make private arrangements. There will be no bed blocking permitted.

Thats good news

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Akelly1962

Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 7:54pm

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Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 7:54pm

Ann212 wrote on Fri Dec 2, 2022 5:52am:

I would recommend for you to try, before you make your final decisions. To live in Spain you will experience the climate in full. The heat and cold. If you like comfortable temperature, you will rely on air-conditioning /heating.Well build accomodation comes with high cost. Some health conditions...

... may get worse with the dust, humidity. If you are running from stress, don't expect to live it all behind. If you don't speak Spanish, you will face situations like visiting a doctor, when you need to come with your translator. Spain is a spanish speaking country. We moved to Spain in our early fiftys and I feel, any later would be a  struggle to get used to the " life in a sun". 

Thank you

Akelly1962

Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 7:56pm

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Posted: Fri Dec 2, 2022 7:56pm

Paolo51 wrote on Fri Dec 2, 2022 7:00am:

Please think carefully about your decision, I don’t have your health problems and find the stress of living in Spain just the same as living in the UK, not the laid back life everyone thinks it is.

Ah I suppose were all different and will have different experiences. I know a lot of people who have no regrets and are living life to the full in Spain. Thank you anyway 

Sligogent

Posted: Sun Dec 4, 2022 2:21pm

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Posted: Sun Dec 4, 2022 2:21pm

Akelly1962 wrote on Fri Dec 2, 2022 8:28am:

Thank you all for all the responses. We have spent time in spsin in all seasons and yes July n August can be tough.  each time we are there I am a completely different person endorphins are buzzing. We made many friends in a short space of time.  We don't have that here. Staying here wi...

...ll speed up everything I know that. My hubbie is my rock wherever I am.. luckily I have a good pension at the moment which would cover   care home costs if needed. My doc etc feels we should go for it as ee won't know how long this could take  could last 10 or 20 years before developing any further abd the lifestyle would help to prolong it.  Something else could kill me first. Worst case scenario we move back. We already own our home on spain and would have proceeds from sale here for back up.  Yes it's a risk I am aware of that but as I'm only 61 and have as my hubbie says 40 happy years together already. He feels if we have 10 more good ones thsts good enough. I just fear for him and want to knkw he can get support. 

I  can  only  admire  your  Determination, wish   I  could take  the opportunity, Presently  getting  up  at 4.45 in morning 🌄  for  work in Dublin,  a  65min  drive, Returning  at 18.30  18.45,   at  65 yes madness   but  I  know  nothing else  as work for over 45 years,   I  have minor  health issues,   that is my big  concern 

What  I  will  say  to you, if this  new  drug for Deminita comes  on  the  market,   1   it  will be  a  Premium  price,   2  You  find  it  easier   obtaining  drug  in  Dublin  well  you speak   the  one Language,   you know the Irish  health  system,   But  hopefully  you  have  family   and  can use there address, 

I  am  looking  forward  to my first  Christmas  in Punta Prima 

Best  wishes  to you  and your  plans

Akelly1962

Posted: Sun Dec 4, 2022 3:30pm

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Posted: Sun Dec 4, 2022 3:30pm

Sligogent wrote on Sun Dec 4, 2022 2:21pm:

I  can  only  admire  your  Determination, wish   I  could take  the opportunity, Presently  getting  up  at 4.45 in morning 🌄  for  work in Dublin,  a  65min  drive, Returning  at 18.30  18.45, ...

...;  at  65 yes madness   but  I  know  nothing else  as work for over 45 years,   I  have minor  health issues,   that is my big  concern 

What  I  will  say  to you, if this  new  drug for Deminita comes  on  the  market,   1   it  will be  a  Premium  price,   2  You  find  it  easier   obtaining  drug  in  Dublin  well  you speak   the  one Language,   you know the Irish  health  system,   But  hopefully  you  have  family   and  can use there address, 

I  am  looking  forward  to my first  Christmas  in Punta Prima 

Best  wishes  to you  and your  plans

Thank you. I will be able to do that re medicine. Hopefully.  If I have to pay so be it if I need the new drug. I was told I can still avail of health services in Ireland re hosp appts etc. Have a great holiday. Plan for the future. If it works it works and if it dosent there are alternatives. We won't know till we try. Best wishes to you

Sligogent

Posted: Sun Dec 4, 2022 3:45pm

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Posted: Sun Dec 4, 2022 3:45pm

Akelly1962 wrote on Sun Dec 4, 2022 3:30pm:

Thank you. I will be able to do that re medicine. Hopefully.  If I have to pay so be it if I need the new drug. I was told I can still avail of health services in Ireland re hosp appts etc. Have a great holiday. Plan for the future. If it works it works and if it dosent there are alternative...

...s. We won't know till we try. Best wishes to you

I like  it,  a  very positive  mindset  well  done,  You  have correct  attitude,   we only live once, and you have a  wonderful  Husband  by my  reading of  yours  post 

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