4 | Senior Living Summer 2019
SENIOR LIVING | TRAVEL
Flying in Comfort
If you are retired
or approaching
retirement, you may
be planning to do
your fair share of
traveling. Sometimes,
flying seems like too
much of a chore to
entertain, but driving
long distances can be
just as difficult. Don’t
let your fear of being
uncomfortable in
flight stop you from
seeing the world.
Half the struggle of flying
occurs before you even enter
the plane. Navigating huge air-
ports while hauling luggage
can take a toll on your body.
Before traveling, consider
investing in suitcases with
high-quality wheels to make
walking more comfortable.
Check out these other help-
ful tips to enjoy your flight,
from the experts at Parent
Giving.
You should also wear com-
fortable clothing and shoes,
since you may expect to be
PRE-FLIGHT PLANNING standing in lines for long dura-
Packing lightly for your flight tions. Don’t forget to request
an aisle seat that provides easy
will lessen the strain you feel
when boarding. Try to show up access to the bathroom and
allows you to get up to stretch
early so you have plenty of
time to check all your baggage during a flight.
before waiting in line. Only
bring along the necessities you
BRING MEDICATION
will require while you’re in the
Remember to bring the
air.
medication your body needs
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to remain healthy. It’s import-
ant to receive a doctor’s note
before your flight as it may
raise questions when you are
going through security.
Without a note, you may expe-
rience delays or worse, have
your prescriptions confiscated.
It’s also important to pre-
pare an in-flight medication
schedule, especially when
crossing multiple time zones.
You will want to make sure you
stick to your body’s schedule,
not what the clock says.
TRAVEL AIDS
sore include compression
stockings, which can reduce
the risk of blood clots if you
are on an extremely long flight.
Sitting still for long periods
of time can wreak havoc on
our comfort level. Pack
noise-reduction headphones
to make the environment
more suitable for a power nap
or a peaceful experience to
enjoy a book.
Items to prevent becoming
Plan for delays or reroutes
by bringing a suitable selec-
tion of food. This is especially
important if you suffer from a
disease like diabetes or eating
is required after taking certain
medications.
BRING SNACKS