Daily - Holiday Travel Tips for Older Adults

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We share a practical guide to make holiday travel safer and less stressful for older adults and caregivers. From pacing and hydration to mobility support and home accessibility, we focus on small choices that protect energy, comfort, and peace of mind.

• slowing the day with generous buffers
• hydration strategy and bathroom planning
• mobility aids and airport wheelchair assistance
• packing meds in carry‑on with extra supply
• emergency info card with contacts and allergies
• comfort layers, compression socks, neck pillow, safe snacks
• home accessibility questions before you arrive
• nonstop flights, longer layovers, planned road breaks
• weather flexibility and safer timing
• energy management and caregiver expectations
• listening to your body and staying adaptable

You'll find more resources for seniors and caregivers on our website at Senior SafetyAdvice.com.

If you haven't already, also check out our other site, Aging in Place Directory.com, which is full of helpful tools and trusted professionals to support Aging in Place.

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