Flights being the fastest method to travel also require a few safety precautions to be taken, especially for the elderly. While the airlines do provide a lot of facilities, not many people know about it. It is advisable to follow these safety tips to avoid any kind of mishaps.
Request a wheelchair from the airport: Most airports are equipped with wheelchair facility. The airport security staff will take care of flight boarding and de-boarding and make sure of your safety.
Opt for the right queue at the security check: Forget about waiting for hours in the security line. There are special fast-track queues for senior citizens. Ask for it at the counter itself.
Carry on the required medication: Make sure you keep a medicine kit along with you. Basic medicines like tablets for BP, pain, and other specific medicine you are on, if any. Make sure you keep it with you at your seat and not inside your hand luggage.
Carry a pair of compression socks: Avoid swelling in the feet and ankles by wearing a pair of compression socks. It helps improve blood circulation makes your travel comfortable.
Get travel insurance for senior citizen: There is specialised travel insurance for senior citizens that cover health-related factors. They cover pre-existing ailments and also provide hospitalisation, medical benefits, doctor visits, intensive care treatment and many other benefits.
Food: No matter how healthy the airline claims their food is, always try and carry home cooked food for them.
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