Things to note when traveling for the elderly

Things that the elderly should pay attention to when traveling include making reasonable itinerary arrangements, carrying commonly used medications, choosing travel projects suitable for the elderly, eating hygienic, and avoiding excessive fatigue.

1. Make reasonable itinerary arrangements

The elderly are in relatively poor physical condition and should choose appropriate tourist attractions and routes to avoid overly stressful or tiring itineraries. During travel, take appropriate rest to ensure you have sufficient physical strength.

2. Carry commonly used medicines

In addition to the medicines you usually take, carry first-aid medicine with you in case of emergency. If you get motion sickness, you should also bring anti-sickness medicine.

3. Choose tourism projects suitable for the elderly

The elderly are suitable to choose some relaxing and gentle tourism projects, such as walking, Tai Chi, yoga, etc., and avoid choices that are too exciting and dangerous. project.

4. Pay attention to hygiene in your diet

You should eat light during the trip, eat less instant noodles and more fruits and vegetables to prevent constipation. Do not consume unhygienic or substandard food and beverages, and do not drink spring, pond and river water. Try to eat in the local restaurant and bring your own tableware and water supplies, which is convenient and hygienic.

5. Avoid excessive fatigue

Training is crowded and the carriages are dirty. Riding in a car is bumpy and makes you feel tired. Therefore, if the elderly come to travel to Xinjiang, it is best to take a sleeper or plane for long-distance travel, or they can travel in sections. The travel schedule should be loose but not tight, and the amount of activity should not be too large. When visiting, walk slowly, step by step, and climb mountains. Climbing should be done according to your ability to avoid overexertion.