What are the precautions for elderly people to take when traveling?

It is a common phenomenon that the elderly’s physical functions gradually decline as they age. Therefore, traveling for the elderly is a very good way to enhance their physical fitness. First of all, we must choose a suitable time to travel. Autumn is a suitable time as the temperature is more suitable. However, there are also various precautions during the travel. So what are the precautions for the elderly to travel?

1: Have a physical examination before departure

Elderly people should have a physical examination before traveling and obtain their doctor's consent before traveling. Then, according to your physical condition and illness, choose tourist spots and arrange travel itinerary. If possible, go far; if not, go close; don't force it. After departure, you should promptly inform the tour group's health doctor of your condition. When traveling alone or with a companion, there should be someone to accompany and take care of you.

2. Carry common medications

In addition to carrying the medicines you usually take, such as antihypertensive drugs, vasodilators and hypnotics, you should also have medicines for colds, diarrhea, and painkillers. Carry first aid medicine with you in case of emergency. If you are prone to motion sickness, you should also bring anti-motion sickness medicine.

3: Prevent colds

Spring and autumn are the peak tourist seasons, and the climate is changeable, so don't take off your clothes for a spring outing, and bring rain gear with you to prevent unexpected weather and catching a cold. In autumn, the temperature difference between morning, noon and evening is large, and the immunity and disease resistance of the elderly decrease. They should add or remove clothes according to climate changes to prevent colds.

4. Eat hygienically

When traveling, you should eat light meals, eat less instant noodles, and eat more vegetables and fruits to prevent constipation. Do not eat unhygienic, unqualified food and beverages, and do not drink spring water, pond water or river water. Try to eat in the restaurant where you live and bring your own tableware and water utensils, which is both convenient and hygienic.

5. Avoid excessive fatigue

The train is crowded and the carriages are dirty, and the car is bumpy and tiring. Therefore, if the elderly come to Xinjiang for tourism, it is best to take a sleeper or a plane for long-distance travel, or they can travel in sections. The travel schedule should be loose rather than tight, and the amount of activity should not be too much. When sightseeing, they should walk slowly and step by step. They should climb mountains according to their ability to avoid excessive fatigue, which will increase the burden on the heart, cause myocardial ischemia and hypoxia, and cause recurrence of old diseases. If you experience dizziness, headache or abnormal heartbeat, you should rest on the spot or seek medical attention.

6. Elderly people need quiet accommodation when traveling

The accommodation should be comfortable and quiet. To ensure 6 to 8 hours of sleep a day, the accommodation conditions do not need to be luxurious, but they should be comfortable and quiet. Choose a 2 to 4-person room and stay in the same room with your companions or travel companions for easy care. Don't save money by living in a damp, dark, or crowded room, as this may affect your sleep, cause physical exhaustion, or induce illness.

The above are the things that the elderly should pay attention to when traveling. After my explanation, I hope everyone can pay enough attention to it. We must make adequate preparations before traveling. First of all, we must choose our clothes according to the weather. We must bring enough food before traveling. At the same time, we must also consider some practical issues so that we can have a good trip.