A Fresh Start to 2025: Heartfelt Connections and Healthy Living

Start the Year Strong with Simple Steps for Health, Wellness, and Connection

A Fresh Start to 2025: Heartfelt Connections and Healthy Living

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2025, we're embracing the theme "Heartfelt Connections: Real Stories, Real Impact" to guide our work at the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging. This month, we’re focusing on how small steps in health and wellness can make a big difference in our lives and our communities.

Caring for Your Eyes This Glaucoma Awareness Month

Did you know that the foods you eat can help protect your vision? Leafy greens, citrus fruits, and omega-3-rich fish like salmon are just a few examples of how nutrition supports eye health and may reduce the risk of glaucoma. Share this knowledge with a neighbor or include these ingredients in your meals for a healthy start to the year!

Fiber: A Key Ingredient for Healthy Aging

Fiber is often overlooked, but it’s essential for digestive health, managing cholesterol, and even supporting heart health. Incorporating whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and legumes like lentils and chickpeas into your diet can make a big impact. Remember, the meals we deliver to your door are designed with your health in mind, including plenty of fiber-rich ingredients.

Stay Active, Stay Connected

For those snowy winter days, don’t forget about simple at-home exercises like seated marching. It’s an easy way to improve circulation, strengthen your legs, and boost your coordination—all from the comfort of a sturdy chair.

Let’s Stay Connected

This year, we’re celebrating the power of community. Whether it’s by sharing a healthy recipe, calling a neighbor to check in, or even lending a helping hand, your actions make our community stronger.

Let’s make 2025 a year of health, wellness, and heartfelt connections. Together, we can create real impact in the lives of our neighbors.