Retirement migration from the U.S. to Latin American colonial cities / Philip D. Sloane, Sheryl Zimmerman, Johanna Silbersack, editors.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Sloane, Philip D., editor.
• Zimmerman, Sheryl, 1957- editor.
• Silbersack, Johanna, editor.

Series:

• International perspectives on aging ; 27.
• International perspectives on aging, 2197-5841 ; volume 27

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Older immigrants--Ecuador--Cuenca.
• Older immigrants--Mexico--San Miguel de Allende.
• Americans--Ecuador--Cuenca.
• Americans--Mexico--San Miguel de Allende.
• Retirees.
• Americans.
• Older immigrants.
• Ecuador--Cuenca.
• Mexico--San Miguel de Allende.

Physical Description:

xvi, 206 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2020]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive overview of a growing phenomenon in migration: retired Americans moving to Latin America. Through in-depth profiles of two of the most popular destinations - Cuenca, Ecuador and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the book provides a unique commentary on the social forces shaping this new diaspora and its impact on the settings to which retirees relocate. Sections of the book address the lives and activities of retirees themselves; their impact on real estate, business development, and gentrification within historic cities; the availability and access to medical and long-term care services; and the role of governmental policies in attracting immigrant retirees and shaping their societal impact. Concluding sections provide guidance for potential retirees and for cities and countries interested in attracting these new immigrants while minimizing adverse impact on local culture and quality of life. Carefully researched and extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, figures, and tables, the book serves as an important new resource for scientists and policy makers, as well as for baby boomers who have retired abroad or are considering doing so.

Contents:

• 1. International Retirement Migration / Philip D. Sloane and Johanna Silbersack
• 2. Living as a Retired immigrant in Cuenca, Ecuador and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico / Johanna Silbersack, Philip D. Sloane, and Karla Jimenez-Magdaleno
• 3. Real Estate, Housing, and the Impact of Retirement Migration in Cuenca, Ecuador and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico / Philip Sloane and Johanna Silbersack
• 4. Social and Cultural Impact of Immigrant Retirees in Cuenca, Ecuador and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico / Lea Efird, Philip D. Sloane, Johanna Silbersack, and Sheryl Zimmerman
• 5. How Small Neighborhood Convenience Store Operators in Ecuador and Mexico View the Growing Presence of Retired Americans / Philip D. Sloane, Maria Gabriella Castro, and Erika Munshi
• 6. Obtaining Health Care as an International Retiree Living in Cuenca, Ecuador and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico / Philip D. Sloane, Johanna Silbersack, and Sheryl Zimmerman
• 7. Long-Term Care Options for Retired Americans in Cuenca, Ecuador and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico / Philip D. Sloane and Sheryl Zimmerman
• 8. Recommendations and Conclusions / Philip D. Sloane, Sheryl Zimmerman, and Johanna Silbersack.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

• 9783030335427
• 3030335429

OCLC:

1120691171