About Older adults…

Over the last two years, travel restrictions across the globe have severely impacted the tourism industry. Almost all countries had closed down their borders, not allowing people many options to travel. However, ever since the vaccines have been put in place, the pandemic has eased, and finally, the world is all open for our exploration and adventure.

So, if you are an elderly couple waiting for the right time to travel and explore new places – there won’t be a better time than this. This summer season, make all your travel dreams come true with an epic adventure time with your partner. Need help preparing and packing? Check out our summer travel essentials checklist for older adults below.

✔ Money Belt

Keeping your money secure is one of the top concerns of anyone traveling. However, older adults tend to become a soft target for thieves looking to exploit and steal, unlike regular people. Therefore, a discreet money carrier such as a money belt is necessary. It will be on you at all times. It is undetectable and great for emergencies if you lose your wallet.

✔ Neck Pillow

Nowadays, everyone has a personal comfy cozy neck pillow. Then why shouldn’t you? It is considered to be one of the most important parts of traveling to have a neck pillow not just for older adults. Especially if you are traveling long distances through an uncanny travel medium like a train or a road trip. However, a neck pillow is still a must-have carry-on essential even though flights are shorter.

✔ Compression Socks

Older adults tend to suffer from varicose veins, swelling, fatigue, and pain, especially when they have to sit upright to travel long distances. Something as practical and compact as compression socks are one of the best ways to block pain, stave blood clots and improve overall circulation. Therefore, don’t forget to get yourself and your partner a pair of compression socks before your flight.

✔ Sleeping Mask

One of the best ways to travel is by accommodating your comfort over everything. And no level of comfort can be achieved unless you take a little power nap on the way. So to ensure that your nap isn’t disturbed, a sleeping mask is a must-have. Moreover, you can even use it at your travel destination to avoid any discomfort of sleeping in a new place.

✔ Ear Plugs

Just like you can’t do traveling without a neck pillow and a sleeping mask, earplugs follow up in the same category. Noise is the ultimate reason behind discomfort or inability to enjoy your traveling medium, be it a flight, train, or road trip. Therefore, you should get yourself a case of earplugs to keep your ears from unnecessary noise that will disturb you.

✔ Passport & Card Carrier

Once again, a travel essential that ensures your safety and wellbeing – a passport and a card carrier are definitely a must-have. Especially nowadays, thanks to technology, there are passport and card carriers that block the chip of the item placed inside. This means that your card and passport seal will remain safe and undetected inside unless you take them out when necessary.

✔ Extra Pair of Glasses

Any mishap or accident can happen, which may lead to you losing your glasses. Hence, wearing your glasses around your neck might be a good idea, but keep an extra pair of glasses with you to be on the safer side. This is not only for older adults, anyone who needs glasses can never rely on eyesight glasses from a new place unless you are willing to spend completely unnecessary additional dollars.

✔ Raincoat

You might be confused as to why the summer travel essentials checklist includes a raincoat? But one never knows when the weather might change, right? Hence, carrying a raincoat is one of the best ways not to let the rain ruin your daytime travel plans once you reach your destination. With your raincoat on, you can explore the place on foot while it pours.

✔ First Aid Kit

A first aid kit isn’t just a summer travel essential but something that you should have with you at all times. You never know when an unprecedented situation arises where you might need bandages or medication. A first aid kit that comprises all these medical essentials and much can quickly come in handy to reduce the chances of the situation escalating.   

✔ Medicare Clearance

Whether you are traveling within the United States or internationally, it is best to talk to your Medicare consultant and get your clearance accordingly. It is essential to know that you will have your health insurance coverage protecting you and your finances if need be. Moreover, if you plan to stay longer, carry important medical documents with you. So anything can be arranged on an urgent basis.

Wrap Up

Think we have missed something you would like to add? Join in the conversation with us at United Insurance. Our team members at United Insurance deal with utmost compassion and understanding with our clients. United’s guiding principle is to serve the senior market at the highest level. Our team pushes to exceed your expectations every day.

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