title: Travel counseling for the elderly traveler.
abstract: As the baby boomer's generation retirees, many will have the time and money to travel abroad to see the world's exotic wonders or visit family and friends. When the travelers are elderly, they are particularly vulnerable to the effects of travel. Healthcare professionals are responsible for counseling elders on travel health based on their medical history, destination, method of transportation, and exposure risks. Important areas of travel counseling include preparing for travel, air travel, safety, sun and heat, insect precautions, food and water precautions, and vaccinations.
authors.affiliation: Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. schindler@wwt.net
authors.forename: Kasey J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Schindler
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000962:Antimalarials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D005516:Food Microbiology; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D011158:Population Growth; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017751:Safety Management; D012648:Self Care; D014195:Travel; D014611:Vaccination; D014871:Water Microbiology
chemical_list: D000962:Antimalarials