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8 | 2023 Bella Vista Fall Senior Expo HOME • BUSINESS • AUTO • LIFE • HEALTH Our goal is to be the trusted advisor for all of your insurance needs. www.villageinsurance.net Village Insurance, Inc. 479-855-3076 479-254-7070 WELCOME TO ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH In Bella Vista 479-855-9069 www.bvstbernard.org Saturday Mass @ 5PM Sunday Mass @ 9AM One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Come Visit Us! Travel was once a key component of an ideal retirement. While the COVID-19 pandemic put many retirement travel plans on hold in recent years, jetting off to distant locales is once again on retirees' radars. A 2022 survey from AARP found that individuals 50 and over were poised to get back on the road, and also spend significantly more money on travel. Prior to the pandemic, those individuals spent $7,314 annually on travel. By spring of 2022, they were ready to spend $8,369 on travel. Seniors rediscovering the joy of traveling can take various measures to make their trips safer: · Determine if any health issues are affecting your desired destinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website devoted to travel vaccines (cdc.gov/travel/page/ travel-vaccines), and another with a list of the latest travel health notices for many destinations (cdc. gov/travel/destinations/list.) · Speak to your physician. A pre-trip consultation with a physician can explore any health issues that might arise while you're away. Physicians can recommend certain vaccinations or measures to ensure your health while away. In addition, a pre-trip doctor visit is a great time to refill prescriptions that you will need while you're away. · Take financial precautions. Finances also require some pre- trip attention. Travelers should study up on the cost of food and attractions at their destination to ensure they have enough money to enjoy themselves. Baggage costs have risen significantly in recent years, so seniors may want to pack less and do laundry while traveling in an effort to save money. In addition, the unpredictable nature of travel has underscored the value of travel insurance that can reimburse you in the case of delays or cancellations. · Privately share your itinerary. Prior to departing, share your itinerary with friends and family. Avoid sharing the itinerary on social media platforms, which can make you a target for criminals at home and at your destination. The itinerary should include where you're staying, the dates you're visiting certain locations and the activities you'll be engaging in on your trip. Tips to help seniors travel safely Special to BELLA VISTA SENIOR EXPO