The Scoop - October
Exploring how wellness, awareness, and connection help Vermonters age well together.
🍂 Every Story Matters — Caring for Our Health, Our Neighbors, and Ourselves
Inspired by The Scoop, October 2025
Every season tells a story — and autumn, with its golden light and crisp air, reminds us that change can be both beautiful and necessary. As we turn the calendar toward colder days, we also turn our focus toward care — care for our bodies, our homes, and each other.
This month’s Scoop celebrates that very idea. Our team shines a light on liver health and the power of small choices — the meals we eat, the activity we add, and the routines we nurture — to keep our bodies strong. It’s not just about nutrition; it’s about preserving independence, energy, and dignity.
That’s the heart of our theme this year: Every Story Matters: Building a Vermont for All Ages.
When we care for ourselves, we strengthen our ability to care for others. When we share knowledge — whether about Medicare Open Enrollment, better food choices, or community programs — we make sure no one is left behind.
From Awareness to Action
This October, our Case Managers, Options Counselors, and SHIP team are helping Vermonters navigate Medicare Open Enrollment — a process that can feel daunting without guidance. Their work ensures that each client’s story is heard, understood, and supported with the right coverage and care.
Meanwhile, across the Northeast Kingdom, our dietitian Alicia Armstrong and our network of partners continue to promote the idea that wellness starts at the table. Whether through nutrition tips in The Scoop or programs like Home Delivered Meals and 3SquaresVT, we’re building more than healthy habits — we’re building connections.
A Season for Reflection and Renewal
Fall is a time for balance: for listening, learning, and finding gratitude in what sustains us. Each person we serve — and each story they share — reminds us that aging well in Vermont isn’t about growing old; it’s about growing together.
So as you sip your warm cider or stir your Sunday pancake batter, take a moment to think about your own story — and how it intertwines with those around you. Together, we are truly building a Vermont for all ages.
Read, download, and print the October Scoop here.
