| The elderly may find it more stressful to travel over | | | | to get to your gate. It may be a good idea for you to |
| the holidays because they aren’t used to all the | | | | take an early morning flight when the traffic is lighter |
| traffic or all the crowds. There are ways to make it is | | | | there too if you can get one. |
| much easier trip though if you plan ahead. Many elderly | | | | It is a good idea to carry your medical history with you |
| people take daily medications so make sure you have | | | | when you travel. This is even more important if you |
| plenty of it. Put it in a safe place where it isn’t likely | | | | have ongoing health issues. Your medical history can |
| to get lost. If you have extra pills you will want to pack | | | | help medical professionals that aren’t familiar with |
| them separately. If you have some in your purse and | | | | your needs assist you if you aren’t able to tell |
| some in your luggage you are fine if one of them gets | | | | them. Make sure the medical history includes |
| lost. | | | | information regarding any medications you may be |
| If you are flying make sure you have a note from the | | | | allergic to. |
| doctor to identify what the medications are. You will | | | | Oxygen tanks are a common item that elderly people |
| have to show them to security and you can keep the | | | | need when they travel for the holidays. It can be |
| lines moving if you have the right documentation with | | | | difficult to carry all of them with you that you will need |
| you. Holiday travel is very busy but don’t think for a | | | | for the duration. Instead of just staying home though |
| second that security is going to let their guard down | | | | talk with the company that delivers your oxygen. |
| and just let you pass through with it. | | | | Chances are they can arrange for you to get the |
| Don’t attempt to carry heavy bags around the | | | | additional tanks you need when you land at the airport. |
| airport. This can result in you getting hurt. If the airline | | | | If you are driving then you will be able to have the |
| you are traveling with offers a kiosk outside drive up | | | | oxygen tanks delivered to the hotel or the residence |
| to it and then go park your car. It is also a good idea to | | | | where you are staying. |
| invest in luggage that has wheels on the bottom. This | | | | It isn’t a good idea to travel with several oxygen |
| way you can pull them along instead of having to | | | | tanks in your vehicle. They can burst into flames if you |
| carry them any distance. Most head, back, and neck | | | | are involved in a car accident. They are also very |
| injuries occur around the holidays due to carrying | | | | heavy and take up a great deal of space. Even if your |
| heavy luggage. | | | | oxygen tank provider doesn’t cover the area |
| If you use a walker or wheelchair make sure you | | | | where you are going for the holidays, they can put you |
| contact the airline in advance. They are more than | | | | in touch with another company that does. |
| willing to accommodate such needs. Since the airport | | | | Just because a person is older doesn’t mean they |
| is so busy during the holidays though you need to let | | | | don’t enjoy traveling for the holidays. Take your |
| them know in advance. This way they can be sure to | | | | time to make sure you cover all your basis. This will |
| have staff available to assist you. | | | | help to ensure you remain safe while you are traveling |
| You may want to arrive at the airport an hour earlier | | | | for the holidays. The better trip you have getting to |
| than specified if you need special assistance. During | | | | your final destination the more you will enjoy your |
| the holiday season you will find the airport to be very | | | | holiday season. |
| crowded and this can result in it taking longer for you | | | | |