Couple Moved to a Senior Care Facility in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Business Insider • • world
Key Points:
- Peter Millard and his wife Rita spent over 20 years living in various countries, including France and Malta, searching for the ideal place to retire and grow old.
- After retiring in 2003, they settled in southern France, then moved to Malta in 2012 for convenience, but eventually returned briefly to the UK, where they found retirement living disappointing.
- Following a heart bypass surgery and the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, they decided to explore living abroad again and discovered a retirement resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
- In February 2023, they moved to Chiang Mai, where they feel at home in a care community offering independence with access to support services like medical appointments and visa assistance.
- They appreciate the kindness of the Thai people and view living in a care community as a proactive step for future support, allowing them to maintain their lifestyle while planning for aging needs.