Top Tip for Traveling Seniors Pack Your Personal Health Information

In this podcast, Diane Carbo, CEO of My Vital Alert, shares the importance of carrying personal health information when traveling, particularly for seniors. Carrying one's specific medical information helps avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary testing, especially during an emergency situation. The personal health information should include emergency contact information, a list of doctors and their contact information, medical conditions, past medical conditions, and medication lists including prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Allergies to food or drugs should also be included. Diane also recommends designating an emergency contact person who should have access to all relevant information. She suggests that people should store their personal health information securely but accessible when needed, for example, in a phone app or in a medical ID bracelet.