Summer 2014: Tips for travel in the elderly increasingly are more older persons who Pack bags in and out of travel, therefore if you are at the age where begins to enjoy his retirement, Despegar.com provides some recommendations to help you plan a safe and enjoyable trip.
Before the trip, you should learn about the destination that you want to visit, about the altitude, climate, hazards to the health and medical services available. Also, please refer to documents that allow access to the workplace such as passport, visa, certificate of vaccination, among others. Perform the check-in time so you can choose the desired location. We recommend the first rows so that you can receive prompt attention from the flight attendant.
At the airport, dress is comfortable, without belts to facilitate passage through the metal detector, a good alternative is to take a sweater in your carry-on baggage in case feel cold. Please note that older people must go to the airport well in advance since, often, movements are endless. In addition, if you have difficulties to move, they can request a wheelchair to the company of flights or to the airport so you can navigate more easily.
During the flight, if the journey is long we advise you walk every two hours through the corridors, to reactivate the circulation of extremities and avoid the appearance of clots in the legs or possible muscle spasms.
On the other hand, many older adults have health problems such as diabetes or hypertension, which require special foods. Therefore, it is recommended during the flight to carry your own snacks, especially considering the long waits and the narrow range of menus that offer aircraft. Similarly, if you follow a long lasting treatment be sure to carry in your hand baggage enough medication for the planned day trip.
Also, if you moved abroad we recommend porte a medical report, translated at least into English, in which specified treatment to follow. If not required medication on a regular basis, we recommend you to have a small emergency kit to provide for contingencies.
At the destination, seniors tend to activities guidelines so it is not advisable to visit a place where is carried out a radical change of schedule. Travel means to know a new gastronomy: more complex than the usual dishes, new foods, exotic cuisines, among others. However, try to explore this aspect of culture with moderation, try to follow a balanced diet based on a number of foods that your stomach is already accustomed, remember that if you make a dramatic change in your diet, there is a risk of feeling bad and this will ensure you enjoy your trip as it deserves.
Also, at the time of travel to avoid loss or theft porte only a reasonable amount of cash, the rest of its budget can move in the form of checks of travelers, credit or debit card.
If you travel only always carry their documents and an address book with telephone numbers of members of their families in an emergency. Similarly, if you need help, you can contact the information points of all airports, embassies and consulates where will give you due attention.
At the hotel, ask for specific information about your room and avoid book on a site where you have to climb many stairs.
Follow these tips and we assure you that you will have a pleasant and adventure only on each trip you make, regardless of the destination, the interesting thing is the excitement of travel and enjoy new experiences that life offers.
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