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| Travel Tips for Seniors | - Be careful when lifting heavy carry-on bags into overhead bins on airplanes. Ask for assistance if you need it.
- Buy luggage with wheels so you don't have to carry your suitcases around.
- Carry small packets of anti-bacterial hand cleaner if you're going on a hike or exploring, as places to wash your hands may be few and far between.
- Wear comfortable clothing while traveling that doesn't constrict or bind. You should be able to easily cross your legs when sitting. Sitting in a cramped position for long periods of time increases your risk of blood clots.
- If you are on a tour on prone to motion sickness, ride in the front of the vehicle, as riding in the back can intensify symptoms.
- Avoid drinking any beverages made of tap water from under developed countries. Hot beverages such as coffee and tea are likely to be safe.
- Avoid spending time in the sun in wet t-shirts as it can intensify the sun's rays and cause sunburn.
- Avoid strenuous activities in hot climates during the middle of the day when the heat is most intense. Your body can lose its ability to regulate your internal temperature at safe levels, and can result in exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke which can be fatal.
- Take a notebook with you while traveling to make notes of the activities you participated in, and write down any experiences you had. This will make your trip more memorable.
- Bring along a disposable camera for quick and easy pictures.
- Make sure to purchase supplemental health insurance while traveling.
- Lock up your valuables in your room safe or in the hotel's safe while traveling.
- Try to bring the least amount of jewelry possible, to prevent the possibility of theft.
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