Can Alzheimer's patients fly?


Can Alzheimer's patients fly? Some individuals in the early stage of Alzheimer's who remain independent may be able to travel alone, but planning ahead is necessary. Consider the following: When booking flights, inquire if the airline offers a “meet-and-greet” service to escort passengers through security and to their gate terminal.


Is flying hard on the elderly?

Seniors involved in the study had a decreased heart-rate variability and a higher heart rate. These are indicative of cardiac stress. Since planes often fly at elevations of at least 35,000 feet over sea level, a senior risk of cardiac stress goes up exponentially, especially if they already have a heart condition.