Ask500

From some points of view I am already living in one.

I'd go to Mexico for sure. The weather's better than the Northern U.S., medical care is less expensive, and the cost of living is sooo much lower.

Already have looked into it. Did you know that Mexico has a special visa for people over 55 years of age who have a certain (not very high) level of fixed income? It is specifically for retirees who want to live somewhere they can afford medical treatment.

I don't know, actually my country is pretty nice to live in except for the weather. Going abroad also means you are far away from your family and friends. I have seen this when my grandparents moved to another continent after retirement. They were lucky to have some money and remained in good health for a long time so they could travel to see us. But in the end when they got really old and frail it was not easy that everyone of the family was so far away.

Nope, would never leave home. I may go to a warmer state. I would never get medical are in Mexico. I have read about people doing that, but it is risky.

I retired from the Army and moved to Germany. Sure as WINGNUTT stated about the cost of living being high, but for me it is worth it.

As for missing family and friends....its much better to call and stay out of every minor conflict between family members.

Just a quick note about Panama....I lived there from 1992 - 1994...poverty was on every corner. But no one remembers the bad!