Science teaches us that the Sun is the source of life for all creatures in Planet Earth. Hence, it was no surprise to me that a friend (a Japanese Senior Citizen) decided in 1979 to resettle in tropical Philippines. Given the extreme cold in Japan at certain times of the year, he believed that he would not live another 5 years - if he would not relocate. He lived another 10 years in the Philippines. In many parts of the Philippines, access to mobile Telephony & wireless Internet and to Geriatric Medical Care (in Tertiary-level Hospitals around Metro Manila) have both become readily available. Hence given its tropical climate, easy communications, and access to Medical Care, the Philippines has become an ideal Retirement Haven for any and all retirees. Moreover, the Philippine Retirement Authority of the Philippine Government now provides a Package-of-Incentives for Private Business venturing into the Retirement Industry - as well as, for Foreigners wanting to qualify for retirement in the Philippines.

Apart from Resort-based Retirement Villages being made increasingly available by Property Developers, setting up of a MetroManila-based "Homes-for-the-Elderly" (a caring and loving community sensitive to the needs of Senior Citizens) is now being promoted by pioneering Filipino Entrepreneurs and encouraged by reputable European and American Industry Associations for the Aging. In this "Homes-for-the-Elderly" Resident-Tenants would be provided with basic amenities inside the privacy of their respective rooms - and, a "basic" Package-of-Services attendant to "Long Term Care" would be provided. Consider:

Community-shared Caregiving & PT services; Senior-Diet formulated meals;

regular Laundry & Housekeeping;

professional consultations with Medical Specialists & Spiritual Advisors;

Community-inspired Physical Wellness Activities;

Internet-enabled Communications;

Learning & Earning Programs for its Senior Citizen Residents

As the Cost-of-Living (for "Long-Term-Care") would expectedly be less expensive in the Philippines as compared to that in the 1st World, Retirees could then have more value for their Money. Come to the Philippines - and enjoy God's blessings of a long life.