Kim G Posted June 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Hola Xena, Yes, I figured as much. The question is why it was programmed that way. I'm trying to like all the replies to my post as a way of thanking people. I don't know why a programmer would want to prevent that. My guess is that there's some kind of 24 hour limit since it started happening last night and I couldn't do any likes this morning either. Saludos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 You may want to look at Abbey Field in Ajijic.. I know nothing about retirement homes hee but I know a man who went ther eafter he suffered a stroke. He liked it very much as he could be as independent as he wanted to , even had his little dog with him bit could have help too.. He ended up very happy fell in love there got married and moved out and now live withhis new family. My mother is 96 and live in a place like Abbey Field in France, she loves t and complain when we go and visit because it takes time away from her scrabble games and little trips with her friends.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim G Posted June 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, bmh said: You may want to look at Abbey Field in Ajijic.. I know nothing about retirement homes hee but I know a man who went ther eafter he suffered a stroke. He liked it very much as he could be as independent as he wanted to , even had his little dog with him bit could have help too.. He ended up very happy fell in love there got married and moved out and now live withhis new family. My mother is 96 and live in a place like Abbey Field in France, she loves t and complain when we go and visit because it takes time away from her scrabble games and little trips with her friends.. Hola BMH! I had thought about Abbeyfield, but it seems like it's geared toward people who are more independent than my mother. That said, as long as I'm in Ajijic, it's probably worth at least a call or visit. Thanks for the thoughts and have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 I came across this article from April of 2017 and thought it might be of benefit... https://www.retireinlakechapala.net/single-post/2017/04/20/Quality-Elder-Care-In-Lake-Chapala 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 23 minutes ago, Kim G said: Hola BMH! I had thought about Abbeyfield, but it seems like it's geared toward people who are more independent than my mother. That said, as long as I'm in Ajijic, it's probably worth at least a call or visit. Thanks for the thoughts and have a great day! Abbeyfield is located on the Ajijic Malecon which runs along the lakefront. The only downside is that it's also across from the skateboard park and the entertainment stage, so noise might be a problem. However, it's lakeside location is great for walking and enjoying the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopsy Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Hello Kim, I sent you a message with some observations and another new facility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 11 hours ago, bmh said: You may want to look at Abbey Field in Ajijic.. I know nothing about retirement homes hee but I know a man who went ther eafter he suffered a stroke. He liked it very much as he could be as independent as he wanted to , even had his little dog with him bit could have help too.. He ended up very happy fell in love there got married and moved out and now live withhis new family. My mother is 96 and live in a place like Abbey Field in France, she loves t and complain when we go and visit because it takes time away from her scrabble games and little trips with her friends.. By all means check out Abbeyfield, but it is an indepentant living place. I also understand it has a long waiting list and accommodation cost 8,000 to 18,000pesos all Inclusive 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim G Posted June 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I'd like to say thanks to everyone who contributed suggestions here. I went to Ajijic on the 12th and interviewed 7 Assisted Living/Nursing Home facilities. Most seemed reasonably solid, though there were about 3 standouts. I'm debating how much I want to say publicly about them, either here or on my blog. But if anyone has questions, PM me and I'll tell you what I know. The search was surprisingly exhausting, and I came down with some kind of flu/bronchitis toward the end of my trip and I've been laid up here for about 4 days. While I'm still coughing, I'm much better. That's why I've been so late to follow up on this post. In any case, thanks again, and please PM me if I can in any way be of assistance. Saludos, Kim G www.gringosuelto.wordpress.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Need a valid email address to request info..TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, Tomas said: Need a valid email address to request info..TIA 54 minutes ago, Kim G said: But if anyone has questions, PM me and I'll tell you what I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdlngton Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 A new assisted living place just opened in Riberas del Pilar, about 1/2 block North of the Jewish synagogue. I don't remember it's name but maybe somebody else will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeraldina Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Here it is, a year later, and I'm looking for the same information. My husband is 80, and needs more help than I can give him in our home as I am younger, still working, and trying to clean up our house to sell. I'm stuck in a situation where I can't do anything as long as I am encumbered with out New Hampshire house, and its thousands of pounds of HIS collections. Last year I moved him into a care facility in Thailand, and it's more or less worked out... but Thailand is so hot, and so far away that I want to see if its possible to move him to the Lake Chapala area. It's not a situation of my dumping an elderly person in a home -- I realize that happens not only in Mexico, but also the US and Thailand. It comes down to the US health care system does not provide much of an alternative. We have too much money for him to qualify for Medical, which would pop in after the 3 months Medicare allows, and the laws have now changed where they can attach your home and personal property to cover nursing care costs. Not a big deal, as we don't have kids -- but we need to have the money stretch out long enough to cover my care. That's the problem. I think the issue of nursing home care is going to get worse, as we're all getting older, and many more are having problems taking care of themselves or their parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Can you share the cost you are currently paying..my guess is dependent on the type of care required you can expect to pay $1,200 to $2,600 usd a month plus meds and diapers. Because of the demand nursing facilities are growing over night like mushrooms, but not sure how many are licensed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 6/11/2018 at 9:03 PM, lakeside7 said: By all means check out Abbeyfield, but it is an indepentant living place. I also understand it has a long waiting list and accommodation cost 8,000 to 18,000pesos all Inclusive Abbeyfield is no more, as I understand. It was sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, gringal said: Abbeyfield is no more, as I understand. It was sold. Abbeyfield was an independent living place..it was recently reorganized and now the casita are being rented for $750 a month and they hope to rent the main house for $2,250/2,300 per month So much for their early plans for selling the complete complex and investing the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, gringal said: Abbeyfield is no more, as I understand. It was sold. That Abbeyfield Post was from a year ago...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 6/25/2018 at 11:55 PM, bdlngton said: A new assisted living place just opened in Riberas del Pilar, about 1/2 block North of the Jewish synagogue. I don't remember it's name but maybe somebody else will know. Is this the one? http://www.happinessresidence.com/#banner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Happiness is quiet pleasant; I have a friend there. Only four residences, however. $1,800 I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlotta Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 I have a friend whose mother is in the nursing home in San Juan. Ohana, I think the name is. Her mother has dementia and several other ailments. She was not walking at all before she put her in there. Now her mother is not argumentative, walks around and is doing very well. My friend highly recommends this place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 Hi, What was your solution to care? I am in the similar situation. Care near me in Placer County Ca. is $11,000 per month for an average facility. I hope you were successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSky Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Roo said: Hi, What was your solution to care? I am in the similar situation. Care near me in Placer County Ca. is $11,000 per month for an average facility. I hope you were successful. As this was a post from 2018 chances are you won't get a response from the original poster who seems to have relocated to Mexico City. You could go to Lakeside Care Registry https://aclakeside.com/TCR.asp?fbclid=IwAR3dRCfHAzMF30_GZ65druJX77geQX_ULBFAKziBzK_CijKfrxOFkoDHicA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 On 6/9/2018 at 5:54 PM, Kim G said: Hola Gringal! Thanks for the info, particularly on Chapala. I certainly plan to give either lakeside or GDL a try for a few months, and definitely plan to be around for the initial months of my mother's transition. As for me, I'm just a big-city boy by nature. That's my biggest objection to living lakeside. I loved the hustle and bustle of Mexico City, all the people, museums, restaurants, activities, and general craziness going on at all hours. Here I'm in Redding, CA, a beautiful small city nestled in the transition zone between the northern tip of the Sacramento Valley and the mountains. We are surrounded with beautiful mountains, lakes, streams, and loads of outdoor stuff. It's beautiful, but it's just not for me. However, that said, I will certainly give the lakeside a chance and see what happens. Assuming my mother is willing to go there at all. Saludos and thanks again! If you live on the N and W of GDL it is not that hard to get to the area between Jocotepec and Ajijic where some of the facilities are located. We have an apartment for our Oaxaca students located just several blocks outside of Chapalita in an area called Ciudad de Los Niños and it is very clean, nice, well located and still affordable. They have numerous options for quickly getting to centro or to the great shopping at Galerias or along Lopez Mateos. If I were a young person I would think I'd like living in GDL. Our girls sure do, the oldest will graduate in May and is planning on staying there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 On 6/9/2018 at 4:15 PM, Kim G said: Wow! I've got 120 views on this post and not a single opinion??? Really, anything would help, including names of places that I don't have listed. Please help! Thanks! -Mi Casita in San Antonio, its nice and well run. Josefina runs that place and her English is okay. Nursing Home Lake Chapala in Riberas is also well run, and looks more like a nursing home we are accustomed too. Rudy runs that place and speaks excellent English. -From Judy; My friend Gloria has had very good care at Casa Nostra that is just one block up the mountain from Mom's Deli. Phone: 331 292 0739. The owner/director is Dilia. Leti, Jay's girlfriend thought it was a very nice facility. -There are 2 Ohana's in San Juan Cosala-one is a regular retirement home with a huge lan on the lakeshore the other is for memeory car. I have a list of most of the homes but I have just moved twice and have not come across it yet. I will oost it when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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