Retirement advice by French Claude for Tenerife retirement overseas.

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Retirement advice by French Claude is almost based on 2 decades of living in Tenerife.

Claude is in his late seventies now. He always was an intelligent man and now he is a wise man.

Claude's first advice is to keep all your contacts with family and friends in your home country because, you don't know how you will feel abroad once getting older.

The second most important step to get the most out of retirement overseas was for him to learn the language of the country where he wanted to live and where it's most important to make native friends.

It would cost you more
to buy the paper than what you pay for a small Spanish coffee which is not more
than 75 cents now in 2008 while a good local Dorada beer only sets you back EU 1,20', he added.

Claude's retirement advice
for Tenerife Spain is also
to go out a lot to cafés to mix with people.

You don't invite friends or potential business partners
to your home in Spain. You meet in restaurants or in cafés.

Besides, it's in international cafés in Tenerife suburbs where you hear who in the suburb has won the lottery, about private clubs for playing card games or,
where you find tennis or golf partners or the next electrician.

Claude's advice for Tenerife was, also, that one makes easier contacts as a pensioner away from tourist hubs.

Did you know that they even let retirees and others stick a flier onto their café windows or doors in Spanish suburbs ? Claude showed me that.

Claude loves France which also has beaches but, his retirement advice will always be: 'get old in Tenerife!'.

Not to forget is one of major insider retirement tips Spain which is all about the gentle, unbeatable climate in Tenerife which plays the biggest role for most retiring people.

Of course, the island's climate is great for retirees whose health usually diminishes with age.

Walking is cheap and versatile
on the island.

Claude thinks that Tenerife
local food is good for retired people. He loves the vegetable soups, the fresh Dorada fish, wrinkle potatoes Papas , the small local bananas and a daily copa which means a glass of a regional red wine....

Claude, occasionally is taken by friends to lunch at the Monasterio where he even battles to move his ailing leg to the patio restaurant.

"Enjoy Tenerife carnival which will make you feel younger", is also a comment Claude would make.

Claude likes concerts at Abaco or, to join a group of friends for entertainment at the auditorio in the capital..

Here, Claude, also, agrees with me that music with lyrics is good to learn Spanish.

"Just switch on Spanish radio in your car for it", is his remark to this.

Find out what's the best way to learn Spanish and another secret on how best to learn with music with a video...

Another of Claude's retirement advice for living in Tenerife is:
"Learn a new skill for a new hobby while you are not too old... And meditate.." Yes, Claude meditates, too.

Walk down the road the Canary Island style corner building AudioCenter 399 which is a school for informatics in Puerto de la Cruz. Turn left and then right into C/ Mazaroco where you will find the Universidad immediately on your left.

That 'universidad' is a school for everybody.

Their tuitions vary. Go, have a look.

Retirement advice Tenerife Spain for health water gymnastics:

Hotel Turqueza /Playa Jardin
Puerto de la Cruz
About EU 35/month
(daily classes)

Go daily to Puerto de la Cruz Natural Swimming pools at Lido/Lago Martianez.
Buy a monthly ticket for about EU 35.

Special advice for people who retire in Tenerife by Claude to save money:

Make local friends to learn all the tricks, such as where to get things cheaper... Medicines are part of this.

Please, go from retirement advice by Claude to living in Tenerife with more useful tips for foreigners living on the island on vacation or who want to retire overseas in Tenerife. Tips include info about European medical social security card which entitles you to go to Tenerife medical centers(Centros de Salud).

Ask there for pensioner prescriptions which will buy you medicines at Spanish pharmacies much cheaper is an additional retirement advice by Claude.

Ask for help at the Social Services at Town Halls.

You can even make an appointment with a free lawyer.

Elderly care in Tenerife:

By the way, now, Claude has help around the house and with his personal chores. It's all covered by Spanish Social Security because, his French Pension is paid out in Tenerife. Claude is very happy. He said "j'ai une femme de ménage" which means he has a house keeper. He, indeed, has more than that.

And all this elderly care because, he fell once too often.

Medical emergency Tenerife retirement advice:

Did you know that you can also go to a Spanish Health Center called Centro de Salud to be helped free of charge in health emergencies. They don't speak English as far as I know, though.I have a German friend, who isn't even resident but has been living in Tenerife for a long time. She made use of the the European Spanish health care facility. All you must take before going on holiday is your European blue health card. Charges will be handled automatically by the authorities to the best of my knowledge.

But, don't go to a private doctor or clinic... There you must pay upfront and can only apply for refund in your home country.

I am not sure if your country will check when last you were in your home country. Just in case, find out about your particular laws in the European country where your social security for health is...

Retirement advice Tenerife for consumer queries:

Make an appointment for free of charge ' Tenerife Consumer Complaints' and their handling...
Here is a whole list of their infoconsumo.es offices in different Tenerife towns.

Most complaints are for faulty telephone invoices or
complaints about local artisans or companies whose service were not fulfilled.
Some queries involve renting.
Please note: For letting or house community queries an 'administrador de fincas' applies.

Speaking basic Spanish will do, otherwise, bring an interpreter.

Singles' pensioner lunch Puerto de la Cruz:

Such a lunch organized for the elderly allows for socializing and saves time for other things to do is Claude's retirement advice comment to that subject.

There is one eating center for elderly folks with large garden besides the bus station parking ground in Puerto de la Cruz on the right of the station when in front of it. A Centro Salud is next door.

All those institutions are advantages of the oldest resort in Tenerife which is Puerto de la Cruz.

Now, Claude is not feeling so good any more as he used to do.

He had problems with arteries from his feet up.

Two operations have not healed so well, yet.

That's just part of age. As long as he can he will stay on the island. So, he said...

Claude's retirement advice for advanced old age is to go back to your home country, unless you have family abroad with you...

I wrote the above entry more than a year ago. Although Claude gave this advice, he is not following it for himself... Learn about pensioner Claude's big mistake and why it's too late now that I may give him Internet dating tips to find love in his ailing late life. By the way, he is staying on in Tenerife despite his gravely diminished health.

The other option would be to join a reputable retirement home in Tenerife...

A relatively new one is in La Paz Puerto de la Cruz. Signs pointing to it are near the Botanic Gardens (El Botanico) Puerto de la Cruz. The father in law of a British Lady I know lives there. The gentleman is recovering from cancer and seems to be very happy from what his son tells. ( More about this later).

Retirement advice for luxury Tenerife old age homes:

I am not sure how well you need to know English at DAVIDA home for the Elderly to be able to converse with all staff.

Another professional home for the elderly is Martina Residenz Puerto Cruz in prime location, almost opposite Beach Playa Martianez. The Spanish retirement home Martina Residenz has been praised often. However, some complained that not speaking Spanish may not be that great, while living there, as many of the staff only speak Spanish.

Don't despair if elderly and feeling alone due to a lost husband or wife...

There is a big English community in Tenerife.
Experience happy outings or romantic holidays in one of most charming towns of Tenerife and not just around Christmas...

How heal depression on retirement ?

To retire to Spain Tenerife is an excellent solution to fight depression; the Tenerife sun works wonders for healing depression, which is a known fact. It shines for almost 365 days a year, and if only for some hours on some rare days.

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Tenerife living of Richard and his experiences with cancer in Tenerife.

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