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Summer Travel Tips for Seniors

A roundup of some of our most popular travel advice.

According to a recent AARP report summarizing 2019 boomer travel trends, seniors are expected to take four to five leisure trips this year.

Oftentimes, travel can be especially difficult for seniors. For some, there are certain considerations to keep in mind in order to ensure a safe, relaxing vacation, especially if they have mobility issues or are traveling with oxygen. And others may need to do some extra planning before going on a trip, like filling prescriptions in advance and packing all the medications they will need while away. But, with careful preparation, stress-free summer travel is possible.

From important travel checklists to tips for the family caregiver, we’ve written quite a bit on travel for seniors and have compiled some of our most-read posts here. Just click the links below to learn more.

Are you a senior or a family caregiver caring for a loved one? What advice do you have for making sure summer travel for older adults goes as smoothly as possible? Comment here on this post. We’d love to hear from you.

Thanks for reading!

SUMMER TRAVEL: ELDERLY TRAVELERS CHECKLIST

HELPFUL TRAVEL TIPS FOR SENIORS ADVENTURING ABROAD

SUMMER TRAVEL TIPS FOR THE FAMILY CAREGIVER

5 BENEFITS OF HAVING A TRAVEL COMPANION

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