TRIBECA ELDERCARE: WHY IS GROUP TRAVEL IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS?

TRIBECA ELDERCARE: WHY IS GROUP TRAVEL IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS?

• TribecaCare
• 10th Nov 2025

 

When Leading Eldercare Companies like Tribeca Eldercare in Kolkata offer Senior Travel as a part of their spectrum of care for elders – there is a sound reason for this value-added programme. In fact, it is an essential part of their care-giving which revolves not only around Care but promoting “Active Ageing.”

 

Meeting in Groups and Travelling in Groups is an Essential Part of Active Ageing.

 

Senior Travel is a Special Engagement Opportunity

 

Senior Travel with Tribeca Eldercare takes care of all the management, planning, paperwork and bookings and leaves a senior citizen with nothing else to do but to enjoy and relax. And, because it is an Eldercare Service Provider which is in charge of the Senior Travel, there is a double assurance of safety. No fears and no worries.

 

Take a look at how Tribeca Eldercare’s Senior Members enjoy their travels. www.tribecacare.com/senior-travel

Why Travel in Groups?

 

Travelling in one’s senior years itself offers a sense of independence and an opportunity to gain unique experiences. But travelling alone can be intimidating. This is where group travel for older adults is highly recommended. Tribeca Senior Travel is group travel, presenting an excellent ​opportunity for senior citizens to stay active, healthy and stress-free and also have the freedom to travel safely.

 

Why Doctors Recommend that Seniors Should Travel Regularly​

 

​Staying physically active becomes challenging with age. As a result, we start leading a sedentary lifestyle, which leads to numerous health issues such as obesity, joint problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Travel groups for seniors include physical activities, such as visiting a historic site or a place of scenic beauty, which involves some amount of walking. hiking and trekking, thus allowing you to stay active and energetic.

 

Lack of social interaction is the main cause of loneliness in older adults. This leads to mental and psychological problems. When travelling in groups, you get the chance to meet people, make new friends and exchange ideas. It helps enhance your social behaviour and also lets you increase your knowledge by allowing you to surround yourself with different people and cultures. In addition, exploring new places with the same age group can offer a sense of joy and happiness. This, in turn, helps reduce anxiety and stress.

 

​Offers a Sense of Purpose. This is one of the most common problems among senior citizens, especially after retirement. Without work and other responsibilities, we tend to lose the purpose of life. This, in turn, results in lethargy and mental issues such as depression.  Travelling in groups offers friendship and engagement.

 

Travelling in a Group is Cost-Effective and Hassle-Free.  Group tours offer economies of scale and thus, can be much more discounted than a single traveler’s package cost. The savings will cover accommodation, food, and other amenities. Planning a trip can be extremely overwhelming. This is especially true when travelling to unfamiliar places. From searching for the best destination and arranging accommodation to planning other activities, numerous considerations go into planning any successful trip. Tribeca’s Senior Travel Packages are meticulously planned and implemented. The seniors just enjoy the travel!! Take a look at how Tribeca Members enjoy themselves. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1222697348909543

 

Group Travel Offers Motivation, Safety and Security. Group travel for older adults brings a sense of motivation and enthusiasm to the group. Seeing other like-minded people enjoying themselves makes you push your limits and want to try new things. Ultimately, it helps you attain independence and peace of mind. It goes without saying that group travel is also much safer. An older person may become forgetful – leaving a passport or a piece of luggage behind on a bus or in a hotel room is not uncommon. However, an escort with a senior travel agency or the Care Managers from Tribeca Eldercare will supervise and look after the seniors in their charge right through the trip.

 

On-Demand Medical Assistance. When Tribeca Eldercare plans a trip for its Seniors, all medical records are at hand, individual medical needs carefully evaluated and the required medicines stocked. The hotels have advance notice to keep doctors on call if necessary. Wheelchairs for those who need it are always available from airports to places of interest. Home pick-up and drop are part of the package.

 

Tribeca Senior Travel Tips for Travellers

 

Pack Essentials: Start by packing appropriate clothing, basic medicines, chargers, power banks, and daily routine items. Comfortable shoes are a must. So, are spare eyeglasses. Discuss the kind of clothing you need for the particular destination to which you are travelling. Do you need warm clothes? Will it be so hot that a change of clothing during the day may be needed?

 

Most important. Make sure to check the airlines baggage allowance and pack accordingly.  It definitely hurts the pocket to pay excess luggage charges. Flights within India allow only 7 kgs carry-on luggage and items like creams and lotions or even cough medicines cannot be over 100ml.

 

Keep Emergency Contacts on your Phone and in a Small Notebook. Emergencies can strike at any time. A smart idea is to stay alert and have a few emergency contacts handy. This will help you to get help whenever you are in a difficult situation.  Tribeca Care Managers know the contacts of their Members’ families who are, in any case, in the communication loop about the travel plans from the start.

 

Keep all the Travel Documents in One Place. A small folder or a sling bag comes in handy. This can accommodate ID cards, passport, visa documents and prescriptions about the medicines you are carrying. If you need or use inhalers, those must be kept in your handbag or travel pouch, so must medication for angina pain, indigestion and travel sickness. If you wear a Pacemaker, please make sure that your Tribeca Care Manager knows about it.

 

Get Travel Insurance. All travellers need to take travel insurance, especially for overseas trips. Tribeca Eldercare will discuss this with you and organize a Mediclaim Cover through the best insurance company. We will also advise the medical checks you need to go through to fill the form and what, in your form is allowed or disallowed as a pre-existing medical condition.

 

Inform about Special Meals and Dietary Requirements.  If you have any special dietary requirements or food preferences, then please inform your Care Manager in advance to avoid any inconvenience. That way, you will be safe, healthy and able to enjoy the trip.

 

Tribeca Eldercare Wishes All Seniors Happy Travelling.

 

Call us Today.  +91 80622 55100. Look through our website for more information. www.tribecacare.com

 

This article has been written by

Anuradha Bhattacharjee

Communications Consultant with Tribeca Eldercare