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Healthcare for Senior Expats in Costa Rica: A Guide for Families Who Worry from Afar
Quick Summary Who this is for: This article has two readers. First: the senior expat living in Costa Rica who keeps hearing worried questions from their children back home. Second: the adult child or family member in the U.S. or Canada who lies awake wondering if Mom or Dad is really okay. This is for both of you. What this article solves: The healthcare question is actually a family question. It's not just about the expat getting care — it's about giving everyone peace of
Teresita Alfaro
Dec 1, 20256 min read


Living in Costa Rica's Blue Zone: 9 Longevity Secrets from Nicoya That Can Add Years to Your Life
What if moving to Costa Rica could literally add years to your life? I'm not talking about wishful thinking or marketing hype. I'm talking about peer-reviewed research from Stanford University, National Geographic, and the Costa Rican Longevity and Healthy Aging Study. Right here in Guanacaste — where I live and work — the Nicoya Peninsula is one of only five "Blue Zones" in the entire world. These are places where people routinely live to 100 and beyond, not in nursing homes
Teresita Alfaro
Nov 26, 202512 min read
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