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Traveling this summer?Traveling this summer?

Tips for senior airline passengers

hether it’s a trip to see the grandkids, risk of deep vein thrombosis, a dangerous clot that destination. Get vaccines somewhat ahead of time.
or to see the world, traveling by plane forms in a large vein, most often of the legs or pelvis. Some take several weeks to become effective, and
Wusually goes more smoothly with some To avoid it, we’re advised to avoid prolonged sitting— if there are side effects, say from the immunizations
advance planning. Air travel is not the luxury it once but air travel is all about sitting for hours cramped in for typhoid, Japanese encephalitis or yellow fever, it’s
was! Remember the days when you would get all a small space! Lower the risk by walking around the better to have that over with before the trip.
dressed up for a plane trip? Chances are there would waiting area until it’s time to board. Then, during your ■ Pack medications and other health
be an empty seat beside you so you could stretch out flight, walk up and down the aisle every few hours. needs in your carry-on luggage. We always
in comfort, and they would even feed you a hot meal. Stretch and move your legs in your seat every so often. hope our bags will arrive along with us … but, that
Today, air travel is much less comfortable. In fact, it If you are at risk of a blood clot, ask your healthcare doesn’t always happen! Keep your medications
can be downright stressful. If you will be vacationing by provider’s advice before the trip. with you, in their original containers, along with
air this summer, or helping an older loved one do so, ■ Practice suitcase safety. Suitcases with a copy of your prescription. (Many experts
here are six ways to have a safer, healthier trip. wheels are one of the great modern inventions! But recommend bringing along twice the supply of
■ Don’t rush. Studies show that more older nonetheless, pulling and lifting heavy luggage can medication that you think you will need.) Bring
adults are injured in airports than during the flight do a real number on our back. Travel lightly if you along any other necessary health accessories, such
itself. If you’ll need special assistance in boarding, can—most likely, no one at your destination will as hearing aids and diabetes supplies.
going through security or making it to the gate, make care if you wear the same outfit more than once. ■ Plan to obtain water once you’re past
arrangements ahead of time. Leave yourself time Consider checking your bag, rather than having to security to avoid dehydration, and bring
to carry your suitcase on the elevator rather than wrestle it into the overhead compartment. Don’t along some snacks in case of delay.
wrangle it onto the escalator (a prime spot for injuries, twist when lifting a suitcase, and practice good body Review your health insurance before you go. If you
especially among older adults). And if you are carrying mechanics—lift with your legs. were to be injured or become ill while on your trip,
a medically necessary liquid, or have a metal hip, brace ■ Get the recommended will your Medicare or other insurance cover it? Check
or other medical device, alert TSA personnel ahead of immunizations. Traveling out of the country? Make with your insurance plan—it might be advisable to
time. For more information, visit the TSA website. sure you are up to date on your usual vaccines, and purchase supplemental travel insurance, especially if
■ Lower your risk of blood clots. You’ve ask your doctor which vaccines are recommended you’re traveling outside the U.S.
probably heard that sitting for a long time raises the for people of your age who are traveling to your Source: IlluminAge/Agewise

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