Start with a sun protection hat that has a strong level of UV protection. Hats with 98 percent UV protection or above are suitable for elderly people, who are generally more sensitive to the sun. Columbia's Boca Beach Hat or Coolibar's 98 percent UV-protected straw hat are two good, stylish headgear options for the elderly.
Get elderly-appropriate beach footwear such as Crocs, which provide much more support than flip-flops and sandals. Crocs' "Athens," "Adara" or "Beach" models are beach appropriate shoes that wick sand and water away while easing strain on the feet and back.
Find a sun umbrella with UV protection such as the Hammacher Schlemmer 99 percent UV Protection Beach Umbrella. The umbrella is easy to insert into the ground, swivels on a vertical axis and protects against the sun's strongest rays, making it an indispensable piece of gear for older people at the beach.
Buy sunglasses that fit over regular glasses from retailers such as Fitover.com. The company offers multiple styles of sunglasses that slide over prescription glasses, making them perfect options for elderly people who don't want to alternate between prescription glasses and sunglasses.
Shop for fold-away camping chairs instead of regular reclining beach chairs since camping chairs sit upright, making it easier for elderly people to sit down and stand up.
