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expo IS BACK IN PERSON!

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 10 AM - 4 PM

THE DAVENPORT GRAND HOTEL Healthy, Active Living | Travel & Leisure Retirement Planning

for everyone age 55+ and their loved ones

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ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

Greetings, Active Living Expo guests:

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CAPTURE A MEMORY Stop by the Revived Mobility photo booth!

We’ll provide a complimentary photo of you – or you and your pals – complete with props and a fun background.

Have you been waking up early ever since “spring forward” a few weeks back? Are you itching for something fun, cheap, and engaging to do? We got you covered! Today The Spokesman-Review brings back its ever-popular Active Living EXPO in-person from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Davenport Grand Hotel! Just $7 gets you in the door and into the main ballroom and classrooms, where you can start your engines with a mini-Pilates session. Or a session on outdoor adventures you can do right here in the Inland Northwest. You can get ideas for shedding your drab grey and black “work from home” garb at a fun spring/summer fashion show. You can hear decluttering tips for your home from a certified tidying expert. You’re a Spokesman-Review subscriber? Well first, thank you! We’re so glad you enjoy the work of our skilled journalists, and that you support our advertisers, too. Because you’re an S-R subscriber, you can get a special two-for-one ticket to the Active Living EXPO before the event at spokesman.com/activelivingexpo/ and clicking “Buy Tickets.” Then use the promo code SRSUBACTIVELIVING2022 at checkout. MultiCare Health System Inland Northwest has returned as Active Living’s Presenting Sponsor. That means three skilled orthopedic surgeons will be on site to discuss options for dealing with pain and injuries in our bones, joints, and more. With doctorly advice firmly noted, you can move on to other classes throughout the day. • Need a primer on estate planning? Free session.

Special Mobility Services

Working to improve mobility and opportunity in our community.

Need help with Medicare?

All Providence Medicare Advantage Plans have received Medicare’s highest quality rating. Call today. I’m your local Medicare expert. Contact me to set up a personalized appointment. If you’d like to attend one of my live virtual webinars, please register at: ProvidenceHealthAssurance.com/webinars Lynda Sanders 509 344 160 lynda.sanders@providence.org

• Want to get help navigating the Medicare maze? Free session. • Hoping to capture a nice snap of you and your partner or spouse? Yep, free photo booth thanks to our friends from Revived Mobility. Plan to spend a leisurely day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. visiting about 50 local vendor booths, where you’ll hear about travel planning, skin care routines, exercise breakthroughs, senior housing options and many more interesting topics. The Spokesman-Review Active Living EXPO. A fun way to spend the day! Sincerely, The Spokesman-Review Marketing Team

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ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

EVENT AGENDA Cedar Ballroom 10:30 - 11:00 TIDYING UP SPOKANE AND THE INLAND NORTHWEST Angela Johnstone, Silver Lining Tidying Artist

11:30 - 12:30 JOINT HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR ALL MultiCare presents Allison Blumenthal, D.O., Nick Strasser, D.O., and Roberto Calderon, M.D.

1:00 - 2:00 FASHION SHOW Victoria Zvoncheck-Ferro, Audrey’s Boutique

2:45 - 3:15 DISCOVER YOUR WILD SIDE AFTER 50 Angie Roberts, Breakwater Expeditions

Meeting Room 2 10:15 - 10:45 A JOURNEY THROUGH LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS Heidi Boehl, Angel Senior Care

11:00 - 11:45 FIVE REASONS TO PUT A WORRY-FREE ESTATE PLAN IN PLACE Lynn St. Louis, ELG Estate Planning

12:30 - 1:15 MEDICARE 101 Lynda Sanders, Medicare Community Specialist, Providence Health Care

Meeting Room 3 2:00 - 2:45 EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF PILATES Kelly Ruggerio, Core Pilates

THE DAVENPORT GRAND HOTEL 333 W. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD., | SPOKANE

FROM SPOKANE VALLEY/NORTH IDAHO

FROM WEST

Follow Interstate 90 west. Take US-2 E/US 395 N/S Division Street exit. (Exit 281). Follow road to W. Spokane Falls Boulevard and turn left. Follow the road. The Davenport Grand is at 333 W. Spokane Falls Boulevard, on the left.

Follow Interstate 90 east. Take the US-2 E/US 395 N/S Division Street exit. (Exit 281). Follow road to W. Spokane Falls Boulevard and turn left. Follow the road. The Davenport Grand is at 333 W. Spokane Falls Boulevard, on the left.

PARKING The hotel’s self-park garage is located on the corner of Washington and Riverside Avenue. Extra charges apply for valet parking.

ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

2022 Exhibitors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

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Keeps: Kennedy’s Photo Solutions

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Spokane Valley Summer Theatre/Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center

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Dignity Memorial

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Mutual of Omaha - Alexander Insurance and Long Term Care advisors

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Core Pilates and Wellness Breakwater Expeditions

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Inspire Physical and Hand Therapy

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SMS-Mobility Management and Independence Travel Training Programs

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ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Hear from MultiCare’s expert team of orthopedists, Dr. Blumenthal, Dr. Calderon and Dr. Strasser, as they discuss their best tips for remaining active as you age and how to identify if and when to talk with your provider about joint replacement. The panel discussion will conclude with a Q&A portion. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Active Living Expo!

ALLISON BLUMENTHAL, D.O. MULTICARE, ROCKWOOD CLINIC SPECIALTIES: ORTHOPEDIC

ROBERTO CALDERON, M.D.

NICK STRASSER, D.O.

MULTICARE, ROCKWOOD CLINIC SPECIALTY: ORTHOPEDICS

MULTICARE, ROCKWOOD CLINIC SPECIALTIES: ORTHOPEDICS, SPORTS MEDICINE

Before coming to the Spokane area, he was an orthopedic surgery specialist in the Phoenix area and affiliated with facilities at Kalispell Regional Medical Center and the Healthcenter. He attended Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed a residency at University of Arizona Medical Center. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery. Some of the top conditions he treats include knee pain, joint pain, osteoarthritis of the knee and patellofemoral pain syndrome. He also provides hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He and other providers at MultiCare Rockwood Clinic Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle can be reached at (509) 724-4481

Nicholas Strasser has been part of MultiCare since 2017. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pittsburg and a Bachelor’s degree in Music/ Vocal Performance at Wheaton College Conservatory of Music in Wheaton, Ill. He’s a member of several medical organizations including the American Osteopathic Association, Washington Academy of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society of Sports Medicine. He and other providers at MultCare Integrated Sports Medicine can be reached at (509) 724-4320.

SURGERY, OSTEOPATHY Dr. Blumenthal attended Des Moines University. She completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Ascension St. John Health System and completed a fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute. As a sports fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, she specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries and joint preservation procedures. “One my greatest passions is helping active people return to the activities they enjoy and live their lives without joint pain.” She and other providers at MultiCare Integrated Sports Medicine can be reached at (509) 724-4320.

ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

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ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

Financial | Retirement

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here’s a lot of new things to learn when you get older. Even if you had the foresight to start a retirement account or invest in an employer’s plan earlier in life, there’s still a lot to think about and decisions to be made when you start to approach retirement range. How long do you want to keep on working? What do you want to spend your money on when you’re done working? What do you need to do to make sure your family members are

financially protected when your time is up? What other costs will you have to pay? What if you or a family member get sick or injured? Do you want to stay home or do you want to relocate? Do you want or need to keep on working? Everyone will have different answers to these questions, but a common piece of advice is: the sooner you answer them the better off you and your family will be and avoid messy or expensive situations later.

Luckily, there are skilled people in the area to help you with everything from needed legal paperwork to objective advice on what care you’ll need and ways how to create a better budget. It’s true your golden years are supposed to be all about rest and relaxation, but it does take some degree of effort to make sure they remain as golden as possible.

ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

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ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

Fashion Show

Cedar Ballroom 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Audrey’s Boutique loves inspiring style

ictoria Zvoncheck- Ferro is the owner of Audrey’s Boutique, located on N. Division in Spokane. She has over 35 years of experience in women’s readyto-wear and eveningwear, from the buying to executive management, with companies such as Hahne’s, Lord & Taylor’s, Marshall’s, as well as her own successful bridal salon on the East Coast. She has also produced several bridal festivals in New Jersey. She moved to Spokane in 1996 and worked at Audrey’s, including earning certification as a Certified Mastectomy fitter. She purchased the shop in 2012, and since then has expanded its appeal statewide. Today, she is well-known as “The Bra Whisperer” and a popular style show producer and commentator.

Victoria has worked with both men and women in various professions, from rock musicians to corporate executives and TV personalities. But her greatest satisfaction is teaching women the “art” of dressing and looking their best daily. Victoria served on the board of the Inland NW Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and was a board member and President of the Cathedral & the Arts Association. A Catalyst Magazine 2017 Women in Business Leadership award winner and Inland NW Tourism award winner, Victoria is a graduate of Trenton State College with degrees in music education and English Literature.

ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

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The Spokane area’s premier chocolate event will return with more vendors, more samples, more learning opportunities, and more fun for all. Booth reservations and sponsorship opportunities are already available. Vendors from 2020 are invited back and we’re also extending an offer to other businesses in the region, whether they’re bakeries, chocolate makers, culinary schools or more.

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Big n i W e h t t a Touchmark is a proud sponsor of the Active Living Expo! Stop by our booth to see why the community is such a great place to call home! Meet team members including Touchmark’s Home Health and Home Care Administrator and experience the Touchmark gold standard of excellence for yourself while learning about living options and amenities including a Health & Fitness Studio, chefprepared meals, and a full calendar of events and activities.

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Visitors to the 2022 Active Living Expo can take home wonderful prizes donated by participating businesses. Check the registration table for many of them!

2 GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS

A $250 gift card to Audrey’s Boutique. A night’s stay at the Centennial Hotel. To enter to win any prize, just complete your official Passport card by visiting every vendor and asking them to initial it. Turn it in to an Expo volunteer and you’re now in the running! We’ll draw names for all prizes after the event ends. Grand prizes aren’t transferable.

ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

SEMINAR SPEAKERS

“FIVE REASONS TO PUT A WORRY-FREE ESTATE PLAN IN PLACE”

“MEDICARE 101”

LYNDA SANDERS

LYNN ST. LOUIS

ANGELA JOHNSTONE

PROVIDENCE HEALTH PLAN

ELDER CARE LAW GROUP PLLC

Lynn is licensed to practice in Washington and Idaho. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and served as past president of the Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She offers estate planning and elder law firm that provides Asset Protection Estate Planning™ and Medicaid Asset Preservation Strategies.

Turning 65 and ready to retire? Lynda will help navigate the Medicare process and simplify steps to get there, including making sense of the ‘ABCDs” of plans; understanding the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans; deciding the best time to enroll; and how to avoid penalties.

She will discuss how the right estate plan protects your money from long-term care costs, avoids taxes, simplifies estate administration, and provides for loved ones.

Her presentation is considered a great first start for those seeking accurate and current info about Medicare options.

SSAGES AUTHOR EVENTS NORTHWEST PAincl ude: Upcoming authors

e and Other Stories” • June 28 Jess Walter, “The Angel of Rom s to Blood” Turn • July 6 Leah Sottile, “When the Moon e to Town: Cam • Aug. 9 Jim Defede, “The Day the World 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland” Many • September date pending, Jamie Ford, “The Daughters of Afong Foy”

s and join the mailing Get up to date info about tickets for these and other event t-passages/ list for Insider Information at www.spokesman.com/northwes

“A JOURNEY THROUGH LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS”

“DISCOVER YOUR WILD SIDE AFTER 50!“

“TIDYING UP SPOKANE AND THE INLAND NW”

SILVER LINING TIDYING ARTIST

ANGIE ROBERTS

BREAKWATER EXPEDITIONS

Angela Johnstone is a certified KonMari Consultant in the KonMari Method™; and she is skilled in the art of tidying; providing guidance to find what sparks joy in your life. Discarding what no longer sparks joy, or brings warmth and purpose to you, your home or business.

With over 15 years of experience working in the wilderness, Angie believes that nature and adventure can foster healthier individuals who will, in turn, build stronger communities. An avid outdoor enthusiast, she grew up camping, fishing, and hiking.

She’s excited to work with anyone wanting to help tidy their lives and only keep the things that provide joy.

She’ll share amazing places, how she stays wild, and how she brings out the wild side in clients.

CEDAR BALLROOM 1:00-2:00 PM

FA SH IO N SH OW

Victoria Zvoncheck- Ferro is the owner of Audrey’s Boutique on N. Division St. in Spokane. She has over 35 years of experienc e in women’s ready-to-wear and eveningw ear, from buying to executive management with companies like Hahne’s, Lord & Taylor’s and VICTORIA ZVONCHECK-FERRO Marshall’s. AUDREY’S BOUTIQUE

“EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF PILATES”

HEIDI BOEHL

ANGEL SENIOR CARE

Heidi Boehl has been working in the senior industry for the past 7 years, and has extensive experience helping people with elder law, estate planning and long-term care planning needs. She now works with seniors to transition between living independently and needing home care, as well as assisting with placement in a senior living community if needed. She’ll share options for long-term care process, including examining costs and levels of care.

KELLY RUGGERIO CORE PILATES

Kelly has completed BASI Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Course at Core Fit Studio, earned her teacher training hours at Core Fit, while continuing to professionally dance with Nevada Ballet Theatre. She later enrolled in Momentum’s Comprehensive teacher training program and has completed its 450-plus hour training program. Kelly also holds a certification in the A Barre+ Method, through The Pilates Studio in Las Vegas and a ballet background.

Music by Pat Simmons Pat Simmons has been entertaining Pacific Northwest audiences for over 30 years. A Spokane native, he began his career as a professional musician at the age of 13. He is a vocalist, a multi-instrumentalist, and founding member of The Cronkites, an Inland Empire mainstay.

Claire Graham is thrilled to be emceeing the Active Living Exp o in 2022! Claire anchors the new s weeknights for FOX First at Ten and KHQ Local News 11 at 11 in Spokane. When she’s not workin g, you’ll find her at Manito Park wit h her rescue dogs, Jax and Jersey , or singing the national anthem for local sporting events. Claire gre w up in Tucson, Arizona, and graduated from the Universit y of Arizona with a BFA degree in Musical Theatre.

ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

SEMINAR SPEAKERS

“FIVE REASONS TO PUT A WORRY-FREE ESTATE PLAN IN PLACE”

“MEDICARE 101”

LYNDA SANDERS

LYNN ST. LOUIS

ANGELA JOHNSTONE

PROVIDENCE HEALTH PLAN

ELDER CARE LAW GROUP PLLC

She will discuss how the right estate plan protects your money from long-term care costs, avoids taxes, simplifies estate administration, and provides for loved ones.

Her presentation is considered a great first start for those seeking accurate and current info about Medicare options.

SSAGES AUTHOR EVENTS NORTHWEST PAincl ude: Upcoming authors

s and join the mailing Get up to date info about tickets for these and other event t-passages/ list for Insider Information at www.spokesman.com/northwes

“A JOURNEY THROUGH LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS”

“DISCOVER YOUR WILD SIDE AFTER 50!“

“TIDYING UP SPOKANE AND THE INLAND NW”

SILVER LINING TIDYING ARTIST

ANGIE ROBERTS

BREAKWATER EXPEDITIONS

She’s excited to work with anyone wanting to help tidy their lives and only keep the things that provide joy.

She’ll share amazing places, how she stays wild, and how she brings out the wild side in clients.

CEDAR BALLROOM 1:00-2:00 PM

FA SH IO N SH OW

“EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF PILATES”

HEIDI BOEHL

ANGEL SENIOR CARE

KELLY RUGGERIO CORE PILATES

ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

Active | Volunteering

GIVING BACK A

recent study showed that, if paid, the average volunteer at a nonprofit, should be receive $28/hour.

That means that an organization doesn’t have to pay this amount to an employee, and can instead use this money for other programs and activities. And b) that they should make sure their volunteers are appreciated.

In some cases, someone who is retired can do “the best parts of their job” for an organization they like, and not have to deal with the parts of employment they didn’t care about.

Even organizations that aren’t strictly nonprofits may welcome volunteer help: hospitals can use guides. Museums can use docents and schools may have committees.

At the same time, organizations can benefit from skilled help and expertise.

Look around – the Active Living Expo can open doors to fuel your interest in giving back.

Other studies have shown that getting involved in one’s community – especially a non-profit or charity – can let people directly Volunteers bring plenty of value to both the feel like they’re making a difference. They can person giving their time and talents, and to the have a sense of satisfaction and happiness, organization benefitting from them. plus a fun place to spend their time.

ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

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ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

Active | Healthy Living

AMAZING BENEFITS TO SENIORS HAVING PETS

ets bring much joy to the lives they touch. So it should come as no surprise that the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, which was conducted by the American Pet Products Association, found that about 85 million families in the United States own a pet. In Canada, 7.5 million households are home to companion animals, states the PetBacker blog. Pets offer companionship and unconditional love. While they are fitting for any family, seniors may find that having a pet is especially beneficial. The organization A Place for Mom, which helps match families with senior living residences, says pets provide a comfort system that produces measurable health results. Caring for pets and being around them can produce a chemical chain reaction in the brain that may help to lower stress hormones

while also increasing production of the feelgood hormone serotonin.

Seniors considering getting a pet can explore the many benefits to doing so.

This is not the only health benefit pets may provide. A recent study from the Mayo Clinic, which looked at 1,800 people between the ages of 25 and 64 who had healthy hearts, found that almost half owned a dog. Having a dog was likely to spur heart-healthy behaviors, like exercising with the pet, eating well and having ideal blood sugar levels.

• Reduce pain: A 2012 study published in Pain Magazine found therapy dogs provided “significant reduction in pain and emotional distress for chronic pain patients.”

Pets also provide emotional support and companionship that can help seniors — including those who may be divorced or widowed — feel more secure and happy. The National Poll on Healthy Aging found that, among respondents who had pets, 88 percent said their pets helped them enjoy life, and 86 percent said their pets made them feel loved.

• Feeling of purpose: Caring for an animal not only stimulates physical activity, but it also can give seniors a reason to get up and go, which equates to a feeling of purpose. • Altered focus: Having a pet can help seniors focus on something other than physical or mental health issues and preoccupations about loss or aging, according to New York-based psychologist Penny B. Donnenfeld. Metrocreative

ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022

PASSPORT TO WIN! 2022

Be sure to visit all of our exhibitors and ask them to stamp your PASSPORT TO WIN. Place completed passports in the raffle box at the Expo entrance to be entered to win.

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PASSPORT TO WIN

1. Get EVERY SQUARE stamped by visiting each booth. 2. Write Name, Address, Phone numb er and Email on this Passport card. 3. Drop COMPLETED Passport at the EXPO ENTRANCE for a chance to win. 3 4 5 6 13

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PRIZES INCLUDE: • $250 Audrey’s Boutique Gift Card

• Active Living Themed Basket courtesy of Fairwood Retirement Village

• One Night Stay at The Centennial • Satin Hands set courtesy of Mary Kay

• SVST 2022 Blockbuster Show tickets courtesy of Spokane Valley Summer Theater

• AAA Emergency Roadside Service Membership courtesy of AAA Washington

• Airway Heights Rec Center T-shirt, Shaker Bottle and 10-Visit Punch Pass courtesy of Airways Heights Parks and Recreation

• $100 Gift card for COR Regenerate courtesy of COR Regenerate • $50 off certificate for any Premier tour in 2022 or 2023 courtesy of Premier World • $100 Gift card for Nutrishop courtesy of Discovery COR Regenerate • $25 Gift Certificate good toward your • Three Hour Tidying Session courtesy of purchase of Rodan + Fields Skincare Silver Linings Tidying Artist

• Protein Bars from Dynamic Weight Loss • Fit Bit compliments of Family Resource Home Care • Studio Portrait Session + 14” Finished Portrait (Value $1000) from Artisan Portrait • Gift basket courtesy of Touchmark on South Hill • Complimentary Movement Assessment and Introduction to the Pilates Equipment, Drawing for 30 Days of Unlimited Pilates from Core Pilates and Wellness

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eniors typically have more time to travel than other groups. That freedom entices many to travel overseas, often for extended periods of time.

The cost comparison site CostAide indicates that the average two-week vacation for two to Amsterdam can run around $5,000 to $6,000. Lengthen that trip to a month, and a vacation of one’s dreams can set a couple back $12,000. Change the destination and costs could get even higher. The last thing any traveler wants is to run out of money during a dream vacation. This makes figuring out costs and budgeting for such trips essential. Seniors planning the trip of a lifetime can consider these tips to budget effectively and maximize their vacation dollars. AIR TRAVEL Transportation abroad undoubtably will be one of the largest expenses travelers incur. Check prices from multiple airports in your area for the best

rates, even if it means having to drive a bit further. If you have only one local airport, book a separate flight to a travel hub, such as Atlanta or New York, so you can comparison shop more affordable flights to your final destination.

LOOK INTO LODGING There is a lot of wiggle room when it comes to lodging and price points. You can stay in five-star hotels and pay a premium or consider hostels if bells and whistles aren’t your priority. Keep in mind that a longer stay could come with a discount. Airbnb, for example, lets hosts list weekly or monthly prices, with monthly discounts running 40 to 60 percent less than daily rates.

Plan a year or two out for the trip and shop around for travel rewards credit cards that provide reward earnings in the way of airline miles; start accumulating them with everyday purchases. If you use airline rewards wisely, you won’t need to FOOD budget for the flight and may enjoy extra perks like Food is a priority when traveling. If you can stay priority boarding or free baggage check. in accommodations with a kitchenette, you can reduce dining costs and make meals as desired. CALCULATE PRE-TRIP PRICES Start shopping destinations to see which locales Food plans are another consideration. Book align with your budget. Compare and contrast destinations that offer an all-inclusive or a meal estimates as to how much each destination may plan option. It may not be the cheapest alternative, cost on a daily basis. Prices can vary widely but you’ll have peace of mind knowing food costs depending on the destination, and this is a great already are covered. way to some pretrip notion of what your dream Budgeting for a long trip means understanding average costs, deciding on priorities and utilizing discounts at one’s disposal. Metrocreative

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TAKE THE BUS! Although the Davenport Grand Hotel is fairly easy to drive to for those attending the 2022 Active Living Expo, visitors can also consider alternate ways to attend the event. The Expo’s official transportation provider, Spokane Transit, offers an easy, affordable, and environmentally friendly travel option. All downtown-bound routes serve the Plaza, which is within walking distance of The Grand Hotel for many people. Or, if you don’t want to walk to the hotel from the Plaza, Routes 25, 27, and 39 all provide direct service.

The cost of a two-hour pass is $2 or $1 for Reduced Fare Cardholders. Please have exact fare ready when you board your bus, as drivers are unable to provide change.

To find out if you are eligible to apply for STA’s reduced fare program or to plan your Active Living Expo bus trip, go to spokanetransit.com. Personalized trip planning is also available by calling STA Customer Service at 509-328-RIDE (7433).

HEALTHY EATING OPTIONS FOR SENIORS

et food be thy medicine” is a quote attributed to Hippocrates, the ancient scholar considered to be the father of modern medicine. The saying relates to the notion that what people put in their bodies can heal and/or prevent certain conditions. For seniors with medicine cabinets full of over-the-counter and prescription medications, the idea of relying predominantly on food to promote optimal health may be tempting, and various foods can be particularly useful to the 50-andover demographic. According to the World Health Organization, poor diet is a major contributor to many of the diseases that affect older people. Poor diet has been connected to the development of diabetes, and degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis also may be linked to the foods ones eat. The National Council for Aging Care says micronutrient deficiency is often a problem among the aging due to factors like lack of variety in diet and reduced food intake. Eating a

variety of foods can provide all of the nutrients people need to stay healthy as they get older. Certain foods may be particularly helpful. • Brain-friendly foods: Foods such as avocado, leafy vegetables, sunflower seeds, blueberries, and salmon are good sources of vitamin E, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients that may help ward off dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, advises Sonas Home Health Care. • Anti-inflammatory foods: Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent inflammation that can cause cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Aging.com says foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, should be consumed at least twice per week. • Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, canned or frozen produce tend to be high in micronutrients, including a variety of important vitamins that are essential for all components of health. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advises eating dark

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green vegetables, such as leafy greens or broccoli, and orange vegetables, such as carrots and sweet potatoes. • Energy-boosters: Choose whole grains that can provide sustained energy by way of healthy carbohydrates over processed grains. • Bone-friendly foods: Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt and cheese, can prevent calcium from being leached from the bones, which contributes to conditions like osteoporosis.

• Digestive system-friendly foods: The digestive system slows down as the body ages, as the walls of the gastrointestinal tract thicken and digestive contractions that push waste along may slow down and become fewer. Foods rich in fiber can promote proper digestion by moving food through the digestive tract mor easily. Highfiber foods also may help naturally reduce blood cholesterol levels.

• High-iron foods: Without enough iron in the body, a person may feel tired and lethargic from a reduced production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood from the lungs to the rest of the body. A lack of oxygen in body tissues from anemia can be serious, says the National Council for Aging Care. Tofu, spinach, lentils, pumpkin seeds, and fortified breads and cereals are high in iron. Metrocreative

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