7 Travel Essentials for Elderly

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7 Travel Essentials for Elderly
Many 'seniors' took their retirement from a
long, busy, successful career and now have the
time, energy, and the resources to take
vacations on their own, with a partner or,
with a family. And, many seniors are in excellent
physical condition to take on whatever adventure
may come their way throughout their travels!
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As they age, their 'must-haves while traveling
change considerably as compared to when they
were much younger. Gone are the days when they
could 'sleep anywhere no matter the conditions
or noise. And gone are the days when they had
mobility or body issues. So, while they still
may be in great physical shape, now there are
things they need to be concerned about. Like a
travel guide that becomes necessary to ensure
their vacation is as comfortable, stress-free,
and fun as it can be! For promoting easy-breezy
travel for your loved-one seniors, consider the
following tips as useful travel gear options 1.
Rolling Luggage Bag You should invest in
lightweight luggage that is on rollers for more
accessible transport. Because carrying large and
heavy pieces of luggage at every place they go
would be more than difficult for them. They also
need to learn to pack light and smart. This will
save them from handling and carrying many bags
while traveling.
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• Small Travel Bag
• Make a check-list of all their medication with
  dosage details. Once done, pack all their
  necessary medications in a tiny travel kit. Make
  sure you opt for a small handbag to keep all
  their medications. This way it would be easy to
  have the medicines on time without any hustle.
  Also, pack enough medications to last the entire
  trip and a little extra in case the trip may get
  delayed by a day or two.
• Compression Socks
• Proper fitting compression socks will help their
  body to keep the circulation flowing properly
  through legs and feet. Because thrombosis can be
  dangerous on different levels in the elderly.
• Neck Travel Pillow
• You don't want your loved ones to wake up with a
  stiff and sore neck after a sleep in the flight
  while travelling, right? Well, a neck travel
  pillow makes it far more easy and comfortable to
  get some rest and even sleep while they are
  flying. They can rest their heads on the neck
  pillow. This pillow supports their neck to stay
  relaxed without making it stiff and sore.

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• 'Essentials'
• Items like personal toiletries, medications,
  glasses, etc., need to be kept without fail.
  These items vary from person to person. Pack
  their medications in their original prescription
  bottles or in a weekly pill organizer. Remember
  to pack their glasses and contact lens with its
  solution.
• Luggage Locks
• We all know that pickpockets are deft and quick.
  They can steal their passport and money before
  they know what happened. Thus, to save your
  elderly from this, buy luggage locks and save
  their daypack and purse. They just have to lock
  their luggage by forming a code on this lock. So
  that only they can open the luggage by decoding
  it.
• Voltage Converter and Plug Adapters
• In case the elderly are traveling overseas and
  using electronic equipment or plug-in
  appliances, they will surely need plug adapters.
  Some hair dryers, laptops, travel irons, and cell
  phones are dual voltage, but others may need a
  voltage converter.

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• Thus, always guide them to check the label on
  each item they plan to bring. If the device's
  label says "Input 100V-240V 50 / 60 Hz," then
  the item is dual voltage and needs only a plug
  adapter. If they don't see this information on an
  electronic device or appliance, then they should
  never plug it directly into any foreign wall
  outlet. Instead, they should use a voltage
  converter to "step down" the 220-volt current.
  Because without the voltage converter, the
  chances are that it will damage the device.
• Packing It Up
• I hope this was helpful to assist your elderly
  with traveling aids. Also, make sure that their
  stay has every facility they need. Like elderly
  bath with ramps and non-slippery floor, over bed
  table, lamplight, 24 hours assistance, etc.
  Items like an over bed table can easily be
  available in stay locations. But ensure to check
  the availability once. Here are just some last
  but crucial items not to forget
• Carry identity credentials and health insurance
  cards
• Make copies of important documents and notes,
  including your medication list, doctor's name
  and number, allergy list, identification, photo
  id, and passport

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• Extra pair of glasses
• Umbrella and rain jacket
• Elderly pads (if required)
• Sweater or light jacket
• Additional hearing aid batteries
• Mobile phone
• Hat and sunscreen
• Mini first aid kit
• Comfortable shoes
• Eye-mask
• I hope they enjoy their trip comfortably and
  safely with these traveling aids.
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