How hard is it for an older person 80 years or so to do Hajj these days?
Re: Any hajjis out there?
It depends on how fit they are. I mean if a person is continuously ill or can't walk etc then it can be hard esp if they go on their own or with their elderly spouse. Its not hard in terms of comfort because there are so many ficillities there now, even in Mina (you can get 5 star tents!?), Muzdalifah and Arafah but because of the great number Hajjis its easy to get lost, get trampled on and if they are going for the first time they will need guidence in which case it would be best to go iwith a hajj group.
Ideally Hajj is for the young, because its energetic and involves alot of physical ibadah Umrah, Tawaf etc. but many many elderly people have managed to perform the basics and usually have to compensate for the Fardh that they miss out. You can get wheelcheers in Haram and theres lifts etc in the masjid so there isnt any problem with tawaf on a normal day. However, during the Hajj days there is alot to do and so many people doing it at the same time so it can get exhausting.
I suggest that someone young goes with them to look after them, if they are well enough to go. otherwise they can pay for a Hajj-e-badal
HTH