Why retire in the DR full time?

Luperon

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Given a good retirement income i cant see a reason to retire to the DR full time unless you have very strong family ties or are somehow partaking in the lawlessness.

No matter how well you try to insulate yourself from physical harm, its near impossible to offset the dangers of crime and transportation.

Even if you have only have limited retirement funds its still a tricky risk vs reward question.
 

JasonD

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Given a good retirement income i cant see a reason to retire to the DR full time unless you have very strong family ties or are somehow partaking in the lawlessness.

No matter how well you try to insulate yourself from physical harm, its near impossible to offset the dangers of crime and transportation.

Even if you have only have limited retirement funds its still a tricky risk vs reward question.

Need more details as far as the experiences you might've had.

Where do you live, income, time in the DR, etc
 

cobraboy

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Given a good retirement income i cant see a reason to retire to the DR full time unless you have very strong family ties or are somehow partaking in the lawlessness.

No matter how well you try to insulate yourself from physical harm, its near impossible to offset the dangers of crime and transportation.

Even if you have only have limited retirement funds its still a tricky risk vs reward question.
It's a pleasure living in Jarabacoa.
 

Luperon

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It's a pleasure living in Jarabacoa.
That is a great area and i assume you have big family ties and a profitable business. That is the ideal scenario for living full time.
 

Luperon

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Have you spent any time in Punta Cana, Bavaro area yet?
No. That is a great point. There are idyllic areas. But you still have to leave the compound/area and drive on public roads. Is there nothing to fear driving at night?
 

SKY

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The main hwy is better than any road in your home country. Brand new divided hwy. And it is safer here at night than any major US city.
 

william webster

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back to the old....
If you don't like it here .....go away

It offers a lot to some....yes, affordability for many

Better weather than FLA....and cheaper

with the right connections/network, the health care is reasonable
MRI's, scans, etc can be had in a day or two....try that elsewhere

the island still has an upside - not maxed out yet like many other islands.
Plus - room to roam - It's bigger

There are many reasons....in answer to your quandary

Oddly, the gov't advertises none of them
other countries have more attractive programs to promote residencies

Quite of bit of dislike here - always- from people who don't seem to leave -- or cannot
 

Luperon

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back to the old....
If you don't like it here .....go away

It offers a lot to some....yes, affordability for many

Better weather than FLA....and cheaper

with the right connections/network, the health care is reasonable
MRI's, scans, etc can be had in a day or two....try that elsewhere

the island still has an upside - not maxed out yet like many other islands.
Plus - room to roam - It's bigger

There are many reasons....in answer to your quandary

Oddly, the gov't advertises none of them
other countries have more attractive programs to promote residencies

Quite of bit of dislike here - always- from people who don't seem to leave -- or cannot
Exactly. Many cant leave. The true answers are from those that can.
 

william webster

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I can....
I'm capable of a life of my choosing... anywhere in the world (almost)

I choose here.....
Future upside (read Investment), easy NoAmerican access, affordability (stretch my $$)

Many have said it here before...
they never had household help until here.

And therein lies my trump card....
I can get very, very good care here in an old age.....

Back to my saying - Good connections/network.

I have friends whose parents are costing them $15-20,000/month in Canada
and the actual care ain't so good
 

Luperon

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I can....
I'm capable of a life of my choosing... anywhere in the world (almost)

I choose here.....
Future upside (read Investment), easy NoAmerican access, affordability (stretch my $$)

Many have said it here before...
they never had household help until here.

And therein lies my trump card....
I can get very, very good care here in an old age.....

Back to my saying - Good connections/network.

I have friends whose parents are costing them $15-20,000/month in Canada
and the actual care ain't so good
Its surprising there has not been more of an effort to really capitalize on the long term care.

That is one excellent reason!

I suppose in the back of my mind it really is a great reason for the DR to be my final resting place.
 

william webster

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Lup
my wife - who doesn't really like it here - is counting on that aspect.

CB and I (and others) have chatted on DR1 about it....
Long term care...CB has a background in it !!

It will be my final place --- if I have control of when/where I get sick

Fly me home --- will be my refrain

A breeze on my face... the sparkling ocean

and they even have an injection for those who choose.....
write me in for that too
 

william webster

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tfor the big results that I hope see later on...

I'll suffer through life's daily problems - which actually are few and far between for me
curse me for saying that..... I'm sure to get it now !!!

Stay away from tourist areas....
keep the neighbors close
support the local economy

Payback will come
 

cobraboy

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Lup
my wife - who doesn't really like it here - is counting on that aspect.

CB and I (and others) have chatted on DR1 about it....
Long term care...CB has a background in it !!

It will be my final place --- if I have control of when/where I get sick

Fly me home --- will be my refrain

A breeze on my face... the sparkling ocean

and they even have an injection for those who choose.....
write me in for that too
My ashes will be scattered on La Republica Dominicana, most likely around Samana in more than one place...

I have chosen the DR as my earthly end.
 

pularvik

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No matter how much money I had I would still want to live in a warm place. We looked at a lot of warm places but this place called to us from the first time here. Six years later we feel like we should have done it sooner!

Gave up good ole Canadian health care to live here full time,- After 2 hip replacements(me) and a bout with almost deadly leptospirosis (esposo),my husband and I are still kicking around and happy to be here!

Basically, with our cleaning lady and gardener(who does everything) we have "assisted living" . And if we needed more care its available and affordable.

This place is not for everyone,---thank goodness! More room for us!
 

Luperon

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Lup
my wife - who doesn't really like it here - is counting on that aspect.

CB and I (and others) have chatted on DR1 about it....
Long term care...CB has a background in it !!

It will be my final place --- if I have control of when/where I get sick

Fly me home --- will be my refrain

A breeze on my face... the sparkling ocean

and they even have an injection for those who choose.....
write me in for that too
Would like to know more about the injection.
 

william webster

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they give it to those who cannot afford end of life care....long term pain assistance, for instance

sort of a fast exit - if you will.

hard to get elsewhere.... and illegal in many places.

a doctor will know.... or someone here