Why Americans Are Going Abroad for Better Care | Maryam Greenidge

Finding Cheaper Long-Term Care Overseas: $400 a Month vs $400 a Day In this episode, Maryam Greenidge, attorney, YouTube host of Legally Abroad, and author of Chaos to Clarity: Estate Planning for People Who Think They Don't Need It, joins host Niki Weiss to explore why Americans are leaving the US for retirement and long-term care, what medical tourism actually looks like beyond spa retreats, and what it means to plan your final stage of life in a country where care is affordable and dignity is standard. CHAPTERS 0:00 Finding Cheaper Long-Term Care Overseas: $400 a Month vs $400 a Day 1:15 Welcome Maryam: attorney, estate planner, and host of Legally Abroad 2:30 Why Maryam started helping Americans plan to retire and age abroad 4:45 The countries with long-term stay visas designed for retirees and seniors 7:20 What long-term care costs in the US versus Latin America and Southeast Asia 10:15 Medical tourism versus relocating: what the difference actually means 13:30 Stem cell treatments, dental care, and what wealthy Americans have done quietly for decades 16:55 Colombia, Mexico, Portugal: what care actually looks like for $400 a month 20:10 The special needs brother in Colombia and why that story matters 22:44 What happens when you lose mental capacity abroad and who advocates for you 25:30 How to start planning now while you still have the mental capacity to decide 28:15 The retirement visa landscape and what is available today 31:10 Why medical tourism is becoming democratized through social media and affordable travel 33:07 Maryam's takeaways: create a plan B for aging before it becomes an emergency WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - What long-term care costs in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Southern Europe compared to the US, and what that difference means for retirement planning - What long-term stay and retirement visas exist in countries with high-quality affordable care and how to research eligibility - Why medical tourism is not just for the wealthy and what treatments are now accessible to middle-income Americans abroad - What happens legally when you lose mental capacity in a foreign country and why advance planning matters even more when you are abroad - Why Maryam recommends building a plan B for aging abroad even if you never use it, the same way a trust gives peace of mind without being immediately necessary Start your plan and take the free assessment: https://finalplaybook.com/main-page LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-and-dying-in-the-digital-age/id1775499012 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MQkOgvyPQnLEz1fO9BHkY Subscribe: @DigitalLegacyPodcast FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/endevo.digitallegacy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endevo_digitallegacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endevo_digitallegacy/ Download the My Final Playbook app: Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=endevo.life.finalplaybook Apple App Store: [link coming soon] #deathandyinginthedigitalage #ENDevo #digitallegacy #digitallegacypodcast #myfinalplaybook Disclaimer: The Death and Dying in the Digital Age channel is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical, legal, or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions. The channel is not responsible for actions taken based on its content. Re-uploads or ANY use of our content is prohibited.