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Medical Tourism: Questions to Ask When Seeking Care Abroad

Traveling outside the United States for medical care is often referred to as “medical tourism.” However, Americans aren’t the only ones who travel outside their home country in search of less expensive medical care. By some estimates, medical tourism is a $100 billion industry that’s powered mainly by middle class individuals and retirees on fixed…

How Travelers Can Prepare for Medical Emergencies Outside Their Countries

The itinerary of a vacation is the key to its success. However, even the perfect planning cannot anticipate any accidents or medical emergencies that may arise all of a sudden. It is critical to review your healthcare and other medical policies before departing the country for a vacation abroad. Travelers should be prepared for any…

Medical Transport: 4 Tips for Air Ambulance Passengers

Family members who decide to accompany their loved one on an air ambulance need to be fully fit and prepared for the ride. Air ambulance passengers, who accompany a patient, need to take care of themselves too in order to execute their duty properly. They should be ready to sit upright and walk with the…

Air Travel For the Elderly- Physiological and Psychological

The fear of travel in the elderly may lead to anxiety and other medical problems. The anxiety that the elderly feel before boarding a flight is seen in situations like delayed check-ins, reclaim of baggage and at the time of takeoff and landing. The thought of going to the airport and assembling all necessary documents…