They don't ride cars, they walk. It's a very good exercise for the muscles and the heart. Then, there is little pollution in the countryside - they breathe fresh air all the time hence clean lungs. They eat fresh vegetables - more vegetables than meat. Also, country folks are more of...
In the in rural areas, there's no fast foods, no rush hour, less pollution, less stress. Overall a rural guy has less problems to deal with compared to the man in the city. What you you saw, the old men that that looked sickly and dying, probably lived in crowded crank housing, held...
ESL classes for one if she has a hard time with English. If she is able to understand English well enough, many state colleges and universities will allow competency exams in order for advanced placement in school. This might help since her BA will not be recognized. Could get an AA/AS or work...