Senior Travel - Health Concerns
Health concerns are part of trip planning. If you have a health condition that requires medication or special assistance, you can plan an enjoyable trip that accommodates your needs.
Overseas Travel and Novel H1N1 (Swine) Flu
Some countries and airlines are screening international travelers for novel H1N1 influenza, or swine flu. If your travel plans will take you overseas, you may be screened or even quarantined for possible novel H1N1 flu. Find out how to prepare for overseas travel in this era of H1N1 flu.
Some countries and airlines are screening international travelers for novel H1N1 influenza, or swine flu. If your travel plans will take you overseas, you may be screened or even quarantined for possible novel H1N1 flu. Find out how to prepare for overseas travel in this era of H1N1 flu.
An Interview With Kari Eide, Author of The Fit Traveler - Senior Edition
Kari Eide and Lissa Mueller created The Fit Traveler - Senior Edition for mature travelers looking for a way to maintain their fitness while on the road. The Fit Traveler - Senior Edition allows you to exercise all the major muscle groups using a custom exercise band. You can work out in your RV or hotel room and have plenty of time to enjoy your vacation. Author Kari Eide discusses her book and workout program with Senior Travel Guide Nancy Parode in this interview.
Kari Eide and Lissa Mueller created The Fit Traveler - Senior Edition for mature travelers looking for a way to maintain their fitness while on the road. The Fit Traveler - Senior Edition allows you to exercise all the major muscle groups using a custom exercise band. You can work out in your RV or hotel room and have plenty of time to enjoy your vacation. Author Kari Eide discusses her book and workout program with Senior Travel Guide Nancy Parode in this interview.
Author Interview: Candy Harrington
Candy Harrington has been writing about accessible travel for over 14 years. A recognized expert on the subject, Ms. Harrington has published several books on accessible travel and lodgings. Find out about accessible travel planning in this interview.
Candy Harrington has been writing about accessible travel for over 14 years. A recognized expert on the subject, Ms. Harrington has published several books on accessible travel and lodgings. Find out about accessible travel planning in this interview.
Can I Catch Tuberculosis if I Fly to My Destination?
News reports about air travelers catching tuberculosis, or TB, while on an airplane are rare but alarming.
News reports about air travelers catching tuberculosis, or TB, while on an airplane are rare but alarming.
How Can I Stay Healthy on My Cruise Vacation?
Many cruise passengers worry about becoming ill during their voyage. Find out how to prepare for your cruise and stay healthy while underway. Learn proper handwashing techniques and discover how to check on your ship's sanitation record.
Many cruise passengers worry about becoming ill during their voyage. Find out how to prepare for your cruise and stay healthy while underway. Learn proper handwashing techniques and discover how to check on your ship's sanitation record.
How Can I Stay Healthy While on Vacation?
Take steps to stay healthy while on vacation. Find out which travel medical supplies and documents to pack and how to avoid illness during your trip. Get information about travel medical insurance and learn how to protect yourself from food- and animal-borne diseases.
Take steps to stay healthy while on vacation. Find out which travel medical supplies and documents to pack and how to avoid illness during your trip. Get information about travel medical insurance and learn how to protect yourself from food- and animal-borne diseases.
Air Travel for Passengers With Physical Challenges
Arlene Fleming, About.com's Guide to Air Travel, writes about air travel for disabled persons in this useful overview.
Arlene Fleming, About.com's Guide to Air Travel, writes about air travel for disabled persons in this useful overview.
How to Take Medication Through Airport Security
Many of us take medication or use medical supplies. Find out how to bring them onboard an airplane from Sharon O'Brien, About.com's Guide to Senior Living.
Many of us take medication or use medical supplies. Find out how to bring them onboard an airplane from Sharon O'Brien, About.com's Guide to Senior Living.
Guidelines for Flying With Heart Disease
About.com's Guide to Heart Disease, Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., provides a summary of Yale University's air travel guidelines for people with heart disease.
About.com's Guide to Heart Disease, Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., provides a summary of Yale University's air travel guidelines for people with heart disease.
Make a Vacation Healthcare Checklist
Find out what you need to do to prepare for healthy travel and what healthcare supplies to pack in this helpful article by Sharon O'Brien, About.com's Guide to Senior Living.
Find out what you need to do to prepare for healthy travel and what healthcare supplies to pack in this helpful article by Sharon O'Brien, About.com's Guide to Senior Living.
Accessible Travel Tips
Accessible Journeys' tips for wheelchair and scooter travel are comprehensive and realistic. Whether you plan to travel by air, take a cruise or use public transportation, you'll find a useful article here.
Accessible Journeys' tips for wheelchair and scooter travel are comprehensive and realistic. Whether you plan to travel by air, take a cruise or use public transportation, you'll find a useful article here.
Finding Accessible Travel Accommodation
Candy Harrington, author of Barrier-Free Travel, offers eight excellent tips for finding and booking accessible accommodations.
Candy Harrington, author of Barrier-Free Travel, offers eight excellent tips for finding and booking accessible accommodations.
Fit for Travel
Scotland's National Health Service publishes this informative article about travel health issues important to seniors.
Scotland's National Health Service publishes this informative article about travel health issues important to seniors.
Questions & Answers About Travelers' Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's comprehensive travel health Q&A covers nearly every aspect of travel health. The Q&A list includes links to informational websites, information on vaccines and diseases and handwashing instructions.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's comprehensive travel health Q&A covers nearly every aspect of travel health. The Q&A list includes links to informational websites, information on vaccines and diseases and handwashing instructions.
Traveling With Diabetes
This article by the American Diabetes Association provides travel planning information for people with diabetes.
This article by the American Diabetes Association provides travel planning information for people with diabetes.
Travel Tips for People With Diabetes
The Canadian Diabetes Association's article on traveling with diabetes includes a useful packing list.
The Canadian Diabetes Association's article on traveling with diabetes includes a useful packing list.