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Travel Challenges of a Senior Citizen

September 5, 2013 By Teresa Martinez

Traveling for senior citizens will never be exactly the same as in the eyes of a young travelers. For one, there is the issue of much tighter security measures being used in airports today. These may be entirely new to  many senior citizens who do not travel much. Another is the physical limitation that comes with aging. Still another is the medical preparation for senior travelers who have existing medical conditions.

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New Face of Travel

Traveling in this age and time is not exactly the same as it used to. Due to the increasing safety risks from various elements, there have been numerous changes that have taken effect especially since terrorist attacks became horrific realities. Since most senior citizens have shorter patience for long lines and multiple check points largely due to physical difficulty, this can be very inconvenient for them. It is a good thing that there are numerous senior citizen facilities that are already in place in airports and travel utilities. Still, the need to ensure safety for all cannot totally exempt them from all travel security rigors.

Physical Difficulty

It all comes with age. Speed in movement seems to have flown out of the window. Reflexes are not as keen. Sense of hearing and sight have weakened considerably. For some, comprehension becomes difficult. These and more physical difficulties can make traveling very challenging to senior citizens.

The availability of wheelchairs and motorized carts to eliminate those long walks which may be grueling to shaky knees are very useful and helpful. A leisure travel may not be as enjoyable if it is difficult to move from one place to another. For those whose budget allow it, a hired service vehicle may just be the solution.

Medical Limitations

Many senior citizens think many times over before embarking on travel. This is especially applicable for those who have medical conditions and requirements that would tend to limit what they can do. Many will find it too cumbersome to try thus they stay put at home.

Some would require a companion to travel because of the medications and procedures that may have to be taken and done while on travel. Senior citizens who are in this situation may try to workout a system with their doctors to ensure that there needs will still be taken cared of  even while traveling. Of course, serious cases will require medical clearance before traveling to ensure safety.

 

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