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SAFE TRAVEL with SENIORS

Travel with older adults can be a safe & pleasurable experience if you plan ahead to avoid the typical headaches that can spoil a trip. Many seniors are expert travelers with thousands of miles under their shoes. Below are some things to consider when planning your trip. 1. Talk to the Doctor a. Make a list of all prescriptions & over-the-counter medications. Having a list of meds & medical problems will make it easier to get through customs if flying or get replacement meds if lost. b. Be sure to include both trade and generic names of the drugs as well as dosage and frequency. 2. Request & Reserve Special Services a. Travelers with disabilities may request designated seats. b. When flying you can request free wheelchair service between departing, connecting & arriving locations within the airport terminal. This will make it easier to make a connecting flight with a short layover and long distance between gates. c. No matter how you are traveling, be sure to check ahead for meal alternatives if your senior traveler has dietary restrictions. d. Be sure to make & confirm all special arrangements when you book your reservations. Travel companies have no obligation to meet your needs if they were not told about them up front. 3. Dealing with Medication a. Keeping medication in the original containers will make it easier to take them through customs. b. Put medications in the senior traveler’s carry on c. Pack extra medication in case something happens on the trip and you are delayed in returning 4. Understand that Seniors may be more Sensitive to New Environments...