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Health and wellness tourism is becoming an increasingly popular trend in the United States.

Medical tourism is becoming an increasingly popular trend in the United States. Seniors, along with their children and grandchildren, are willing to fly to another city to receive treatment, relax, and recover in a comfortable environment. While the US has many outstanding destinations in this sector, Scottsdale, Arizona, is emerging as a new icon.

Scottsdale, Arizona is emerging as a new icon of the health and wellness tourism model in the United States.

When healthcare is more than just treating illnesses.

In America, when people think about old age, they often think about welfare, medicine, or nursing homes. But after more than ten years working in the senior care industry, I've realized something: the real need goes beyond just curing illnesses; it's about quality of life. Older people want to live healthy, independent lives and enjoy their final days in peace, not just "exist" in a hospital bed.

Scottsdale is renowned as a resort city in Arizona, boasting year-round sunshine, world-class golf courses, and luxurious resorts. But few know that it's also considered a "paradise" for seniors needing surgery, treatment, or rehabilitation.

The real needs of the elderly extend beyond medical care to include a better quality of life.

In the field of orthopedics, Scottsdale is home to many nationally renowned doctors. I once followed the journey of a 72-year-old Vietnamese man who underwent knee replacement surgery at the Joint Replacement Center of Scottsdale. His surgery was performed using Mako Smart Robotics™ technology, which allows for 3D pre-operative planning and assists the surgeon with every movement. As a result, the incision was smaller, there was less pain, and after only 4 weeks, he was walking independently in the resort garden without a walker.

I vividly remember an elderly Canadian woman who went to Scottsdale for surgery. Back home, she had to wait 30 weeks for her hip replacement. But here, after a consultation, she underwent surgery just three weeks later. For the elderly, "fast" is not only convenient but also safe, because delays mean more serious conditions and more complications.

The elderly are cared for like vacation guests.

What sets Scottsdale apart is how they combine healthcare with relaxation. After surgery, patients don't have to stay in a cold hospital, but can rest at resorts like The Phoenician or Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. There, they receive resort-style care: comfortable rooms, spa treatments, swimming pools, and a balanced diet. At the same time, they still have daily support from nurses, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists.

Arizona has a dry, warm climate year-round. For patients with bone and joint problems, this is a great advantage as they are not affected by dampness or cold temperatures that can hinder recovery. Patients can take walks outdoors, breathe in the fresh desert air, and exercise while relaxing their minds.

Patients can take walks outdoors, breathe fresh air, and exercise while relaxing their minds.

These "retirement havens"

While Scottsdale is a rising star, the United States has many other medical and wellness destinations, each with its own unique character.

Florida has long been known as a "retirement paradise" with its warm climate, blue seas, and large senior citizen community. In Miami or Tampa, many cardiovascular and cancer centers are located within coastal resorts, allowing patients to receive treatment and recover by the gentle ocean waves.

The United States has many destinations that combine medical and wellness tourism, each with its own unique character.

California, particularly San Diego and Los Angeles, is renowned for its large hospitals, advanced biotechnology, and comprehensive healthcare services. Patients can combine surgery with meditation, yoga, and organic nutrition—these are lifestyle medicine approaches favored in California.

With its clean air, majestic mountains, and numerous hot springs, Colorado is ideal for those needing cardiovascular and respiratory recovery. In areas like Aspen and Boulder, nature-based therapies are widely used, helping patients reduce stress and improve their physical condition after treatment.

Patients can combine surgery with meditation, yoga, and organic nutrition—these are therapies that are distinctly "lifestyle medicine."

A new direction for the Vietnamese community.

Having worked in the elderly care industry in the US for over a decade, I've noticed a common thread: Vietnamese people, whether in the US or Vietnam, are always deeply concerned about their parents' health as they age. Many Vietnamese families have chosen Scottsdale for their parents, not only because of the doctors' expertise, but also because of the peace of mind knowing their parents are being cared for in a warm and attentive environment.

Popular relaxing activities.

For the community in Vietnam, Scottsdale is also suggesting a new direction: building a model that combines healthcare and wellness so that the elderly can receive treatment while living happily and healthily. Scottsdale is proving that healthcare and wellness can absolutely go hand in hand.

Live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life.

American retirement havens are a living testament to a future model: true health is about living a healthy, happy, and high-quality life, experiencing discovery , rejuvenation, and enjoyment.

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