Inreading the heart warming article about the ninety-three y/o Swiss gentleman who arrived to reunite with his life companion, I beganasking myself a few questions about being in LOS in my twilight years. Im in no where near retirement, but what about when things become increasingly challenging, as the years go by (whatever age that might be). How does one plan for very old age as an expat in LOS?
A couple of serious questions (please add anything that one might have to consider to prepare/plan/budget for).
Does someone in their late stage of life stillhave to report to an IO? Is there an age that this gets waived?
What would the annual cost be to maintain your Thai residency (visa, agents, reporting etc. etc)
What happens if you end up struggling with Alzheimers, Parkinsons ora cognitive issue? Eg: IO comes for a visit, and you cant remember your own name, let alone what country youre in.
Obviously health insurance/coverage, medications becomes an issue.
How it plays out, for the end game…
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Coming to terms with one’s mortality is not an easy thing. Resign yourself to the inevitable and to delay it for as long as possible by ignoring it, is the Buddhist way to go. A primary issue is one’s state of health, physically and mentally. I am now seventy-four and am as robust in body and mind as I was 40 years ago. Everything works – without exception. Worthy of mention are: 1) follow a strict physical routine at least 3 times a week for both strength and cardio 2) be moderate in your consumption of food and alcohol. Anything to excess is deleterious to your well being 3) love and be loved 4) exercise your brain – read, communicate and be able to make wise decisions 5) show appreciation and it will be returned tenfold 6) have a clean and painless exit plan