Josh - Great video!! We are thrilled that you are bringing up this subject, and proud of you for taking on a topic that is very important to many of us. The question of our options down the road is of great concern and certainly on our minds . We understand there is not a clear solution at this time, but it sure helps to start the conversation. Thank you!!!

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Bobby, thanks so much! We heard our audience wanted it and didn't know how to tackle it but got some visual inspiration from a big creator in the US and gave it a go for a different style. We'd love it if you'd consider sharing this one with whatever communities you're a part of that you think would find it valuable. This is going to be a difficult video topic to get traction so we need help getting this one out to those that might need it. - Josh

@bobbyedelson901

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@@ExpatsEverywhere Of course! Will do!

@ExpatsEverywhere

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@@bobbyedelson901 Thank you very much! - Josh

@GrowVibrant

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There's great private assisted living available on the Silver Coast and you can even buy the units.

As a UK nurse I have not found problems where I live in South Portugal. There are people in their 90's living in my street and Apoi Domicilario visit frequently and also nusing care at home is provided for people leaving hospital, all in the free public health system. The culture here is different, family and neighbours help to keep people in their own homes. There are clubs for aging people to prevent lonliness. I think it is more about finding out what is available in your area primarily from the Camera or Junta da fregersia.

@lauras8674

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Jennifer. Thank you for this information!

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thanks for sharing, Jennifer. - Josh & Kalie

@hjdreams1429

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I wondered if there were more resources in the Algarve bc of the many retirees that are there. Thanks Jennifer

@ExpatsEverywhere

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@@hjdreams1429 have you checked out that site we have in the description section that's got a map of locations that they have listed? - Josh & Kalie

@Mr.S65

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@@hjdreams1429The Algarve is the worst concerning private and public hospitals. I draw my conclusion based on that.

I'm always happy to see expats talking about real issues rather than sugarcoat and mislead. Great video!

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you! We weren't sure how to unpack this one but we tried our best. - Josh & Kalie

Thanks for the information that you really don't find anywhere else. We are retiring in Portugal and this is a concern for the future. Serenity is an amazing company and I highly recommend them.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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You're welcome. Thank you very much. We know it's not a topic that's really covered much nor one that people want to talk about so if you are a part of a community you think would find it valuable, please share it with them. - Josh & Kalie

Thank you SO so much for covering a topic I’ve been wanting to hear more about which is LTC options in PT. My story: I was visiting/working remotely in Lisbon in 2022 for what was supposed to be 3 months but 3 weeks in my mom had a major stroke. I returned to the US overnight and moved near her and have moved her out of her nursing home (a pretty horrid one) as of last fall. At first I thought I’d never travel again being a caregiver now as she is wheelchair bound. After deciding not to give up completely on travel, I actually brought her with me to Lisbon for a month stay in December 2023. I needed to see what it was like navigating certain things there for both myself and for her. I owe Serenity a huge thanks (I also consulted with the CEO in this vid) before making that trip, and Serenity pieced so many things together for me that I wouldnt have been able to do on my own. We had accessible transportation arranged at the airport, I had my mom continue physical therapy while we were there, and had the most amazing caregiver arranged that helped my mom get ready most days that we still keep in touch with to this day. As you stated, planning for LTC is key. In PT (in the US as well), I think I would rather have in home care as long as possible than go into any facility. After seeing what happened to my mom at the age of 62 I am now thinking through both her and my options so additional trips to PT and/or other countries where a plan for LTC might be more feasible for either or both of us are important for me to assess now. I cried returning to the US because the experience there for us was just so…different. And in a good way. Anywho, if you ever want to chat or if you happen to ever consider pooling people together to invest in say agency care (placement of caregivers in the home) or facility care (establishing assisted living or a nursing home) do keep me in mind as I am interested in investing in this industry in PT. Much love from the US and wish me and my mom to return again to PT soon! ~Ciao 😊

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Wow, what a message! You're welcome. Thank you for watching. Thanks for all the feedback you provided. We know Kalie's parents are having more and more difficulties traveling for long periods due to the desire to be close to Kalie's grandfather. It sounds like you have a really interesting story to tell, would you like to be on our podcast? If so, please email Kalie at info@expatseverywhere.com as we'd love to hear more. - Josh & Kalie

@jadexplores2100

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@@ExpatsEverywhere I'd be happy to :) Just shot you a message :)

Very good information for any retiree living in Portugal!

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you. Glad to hear you found it valuable. - Josh & Kalie

You need to check those UK care home prices. Current care costs for my mother in just above middle standard care home is £5200 per month.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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This was the information both Serenity and Moneycorp research gave us. - Josh & Kalie

Thank you Josh. Hopefully more assisted living type facilities will pop up in Portugal as the expat demand increases. As far as nursing home neglect, it's also a BIG problem in the US.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you very much. It seems like they're coming although, we're not sure what the prices will be. - Josh & Kalie

Excellent video. This is going to be a worldwide issue as the population is aging. This is a serious topic and needs to be addressed. Serenity is an excellent solution. Thank you for bringing this to the forefront.🎉

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you very much, Laura. ❤️ - Josh & Kalie

It helps to have money, I know people in Portugal who are staying in places very clean, they are very well looked after, not cheap, but still quite cheaper than in North America, in some provinces in Canada people were paying thousands of dollars a month, they were neglected, was shocking when was found out. What happened in Portugal was also choking.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thanks for watching and commenting. - Josh & Kalie

@GrowVibrant

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My father is in an excellent assisted living and it's about €1750 a month.

Great video, Josh! Thanks so much for the information!

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you very much, Randi! I appreciate the feedback. - Josh

Very helpful info. Thank you

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Glad it was helpful! If you know anyone you believe needs this info too, please, please share it. Thank you. - Josh & Kalie

Im not old but not young either. I have wondered about this and once again, Josh and Kalie address a real and important issue and origine a solution. True value add.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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We're in the same boat. We do need to consider this stuff as well. Thanks for the comment and good to see you here on this video. - Josh & Kalie

Well done! Thank you for highlighting a very real issue for a lot of people.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you very much. We appreciate you watching. - Josh & Kalie

Pretty much on point! 💯

@ExpatsEverywhere

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We appreciate that, Paulo! Good to see you. - Josh & Kalie

@paulogarciadesousa

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@@ExpatsEverywhere , 🍻!

@ExpatsEverywhere

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@@paulogarciadesousa 🍻 - Josh

Great (& important) issue to address. Thanks! :)

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you very much, Seamus. If you're involved in any communities that you believe need to see this information, please consider sharing it with them. - Josh & Kalie

Wow! All the same problems as the US, but way cheaper. My Dad’s assisted living, where he is only rated a low 2 (out of 6) for the care level he needs, living in a studio room (think small dorm room with a bathroom) is $7200/month here in the US. The other assisted living places near us wanted $8200-11,500/month. Mind you, this is over an hour away from the nearest major city (in a far suburban-rural area). Portugal sounds like a real bargain. Oh yeah, fyi, many US states essentially do nothing for LTC for people (yes, you’ll be homeless without family) or have years-long waiting lists for subsidized LTC facilities (and your income level has to be low enough to qualify for those, or again, welcome to homelessness). And those facilities are not lovely places either.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thanks for sharing what your experience is/has been. - Josh & Kalie

Another fantastic video! Expats here also need to consider all types of end of life issues which can be difficult discussions. My partner and I were able to get long term care insurance in the USA which covers living overseas. The drawback is you need to get this when your younger and in good physical and financial health first.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you, Jeff. Good to hear from you. Yes, you're so right. - Josh & Kalie

While in your 30s, 40s, 50s - one thing a lot cheaper than health insurance and latter years care is: whole food diet and exercise. It’s simple, eat healthy foods, low alcohol, low processed foods, and get some resistance bands and weights.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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For sure! - Josh & Kalie

I invested in US Federal long term care, 11 years ago. They informed me they'll cover 80% overseas. Better to have this kind of insurance and not need it than the reverse.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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So true! Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie

I already expect, I won’t live in Portugal as a very elderly single person. It’s not practical. I don’t have kids, and my 2 adult nephews already want me to move to France, where they were born and raised. Who knows where they’ll end up, but my becoming a European resident (I’m American), will probably make things easier. 4 of my nephews are American, but they’re children. If I could, I’d probably want to have a permanent base in Portugal, until the end. We’ll see if some sort of alternative community gets established.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Fascinating to read! Thanks for sharing more of your personal life with us. - Josh & Kalie

Great video, very relevant. Still, it cost about twice that here for long term care, out of pocket. United States.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you. - Josh & Kalie

@lovelyday1965

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You're welcome, but it's possibly more, because I knew about how much 10 years ago. It could be triple now! 😒

It's not any different here in the US. Might even be worse especially if like my wife and I and you don't have kids to rely on

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Right. - Josh & Kalie

@drdanakendall

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At least in the US, you can buy long term care insurance. That’s not the case in Portugal.

you do not want to be doing long term care in a public institution in Portugal, besides, there will be no vacancies

@torstenk3486

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....not to mention the very high probability of the language barrier.

Growing old "safely" is first of all a factor or genetics and lifestyle ...where you live when you grow old is secondary ...and if you live where all the important services are available, are they accessible???? It is more complicated than living across the street from the Mayo Clinic.

As Portuguese citizen I do not trust those facilities...some are really really bad...

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thanks for sharing, Maria. - Josh & Kalie

My father is in private assisted living and it's absolutely wonderful on the Silver Coast. This is drama for views.

@ExpatsEverywhere

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So you're saying that the news hasn't reported on this problem? You're saying that the data that European organizations have put out is dramatic? Instead, you're saying that there's no problem because your father is in an "absolutely wonderful private assisted living" facility on the Silver Coast? We'd rather not have to cover a topic like this to be honest, but we polled our viewers at the end of December and we started work on this one. Thanks for watching. - Josh

Great information. Definitely something to consider when considering to move anywhere. TY 🫶

@ExpatsEverywhere

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Thank you very much! - Josh & Kalie