Learn 10 Travel Essentials for Seniors Going on a Vacation

3. Extra: a pair of prescription glasses and hearing aid batteries

Keep a spare pair of prescription glasses on hand if you break or damage the ones you’re currently wearing. When you’re abroad, getting another pair right away is tough because you have to schedule an appointment, receive an eye exam, and order new glasses.

 

Remember the added hardship of being in a nation where you do not speak the language. If that isn’t enough, prescription glasses may take a few days to make. So, plan and bring an extra pair of glasses during your next trip.

Put spare batteries in your travel kit if you wear hearing aids. Finding a specific size/battery is not always straightforward, especially if you’re traveling to a remote place or a nation where you don’t know the language.

4. Sturdy Walking Shoes

To enjoy your trip, you must wear comfortable walking shoes. Wear flat, supportive shoes to reduce the risk of straining your feet while walking daily. Choosing shoes with velcro instead of laces is a great decision for ease. You may need to remove your shoes several times when traveling, including at airport security and cultural sites in several countries.

5. Toiletries in Travel Size

When traveling, having a supply of travel-sized toiletries is essential. To begin, airlines prohibit customers from carrying more than 100 mL of beverages, drinks, toothpaste, cosmetics, or hygiene.

 

Second, travel-sized toiletries take up less space in your luggage. Apart from the conventional travel-sized amenities, you may want to seek antibacterial wipes and tissues.

Because dry flight circumstances render one susceptible to germs, use them to clean the table and your hands in between handling objects.

Tissues are helpful for various purposes (albeit we don’t believe you can ‘chop’ a table with a pack when traveling). Similarly, never underestimate the value of sunblock. Slather some on as needed to protect your skin, and keep a tube of aloe vera gel on hand to treat sunburned skin.