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Eat Smart Day
Live Healthy for a Healthy Heart
Eat Smart Day, celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of November by the American Heart Association. It is dedicated to encouraging healthy food choices, often linked to the American Heart Association's "Eat Smart Month". This day aims to raise awareness about the benefits of a nutritious diet for preventing heart disease, stroke, and other health issues.
Get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, spread throughout the week.
Add moderate to high-intensity strengthening activities at least 2 days per week
resistance
weights
Add a variety of fruits and vegetables. Incorporate whole grains. Focus on healthy protein sources, mostly from plants and seafood.
One portion of cooked meat is 3 ounces (a pirce of meat is about the size of a deck of cards)
Eating too much sodium can increase your blood pressure and your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Limit alcohol.
(If you don’t drink alcohol, do not start now). Excessive alcohol use can have immediate and long-term health risks
Follow these recommendations whether eating at home or dining out. Everyone can experience joy in food: all in a way that’s delicious, doable, healthy and affordable. Finding joy in your food is the best way to stay consistent in making smart choices. Those smart eating choices can even help prevent heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association has many in-depth resources to help you get started eating well!
This November, Caregiver Action Network invites you to join us in recognizing family caregivers across the country during National Family Caregivers Month (NFC Month).
The 2025 theme, Plug-in to Care, focuses on connection—helping caregivers easily “plug in” to vital support tools, trusted networks, and educational resources that can make the caregiving journey less overwhelming and more supported. Our goal this National Family Caregivers Month and beyond is to empower caregivers with easy access to the right tools, support, and community—helping them go from overwhelmed or uninformed to connected with a tap, click, or conversation.
This November, join Caregiver Action Network for Care Connections, a special Plug-in to Care Webinar Series celebrating National Family Caregivers Month 2025.
Throughout this series, we’ll spotlight a key area of caregiving and share practical tools, peer insights, and expert advice to help you connect to the resources you need. Whether you’re navigating care for the first time or balancing caregiving with work and family, this series is designed to meet you where you are.
Become a RAKtivist and join the movement to spread kindness through inspiring RAKtivities! A RAKtivist—short for "Random Acts of Kindness Activist"—is someone who believes in making the world a better place, one thoughtful act at a time. By becoming a RAKtivist, you'll be part of a global community committed to lifting others up, creating meaningful connections, and participating in fun, impactful RAKtivities that brighten lives and inspire others to do the same.
Make Kindness the Norm at School, at Home and at Work
We have a wealth of kindness resources designed to inspire and empower you to make a positive impact wherever you are! Whether you're looking for ideas to create a warm, supportive home environment, build a culture of kindness in schools, or foster connection and respect in the workplace, we've got you covered. Dive into these resources to find practical tips, activities, and inspiration tailored to each area, and start spreading kindness today!
AT WORK: Become a Distinguished Kindness Workplace and/or Department!
Welcome to the journey of becoming a Distinguished Kindness Workplace and/or Department!
In today's fast-paced world, fostering a culture of kindness in our workplace is more important than ever. A Distinguished Kindness Workplace isn't just where we meet professional goals; it's a space where compassion, respect, and empathy thrive, creating a positive and supportive environment for everyone.
Becoming a Distinguished Kindness Workplace and/or Department is easy:
We are currently looking to fill our CCOA Meeting Schedule for 2026!
You can sign up to be a presentor, breakfast host or both!
Please read the requirements carefully before signing up.
CCOA Meeting information:
When: Third Wednesday of each month
Time: Meeting starts at 8:30am EST (please arrive 15-30 minutes early to set up)
Place: Tallahassee Senior Center at 1400 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303
Audience: Professionals serving the aging and disabled population
Breakfast Host Requirements:
Arrive at the Tallahassee Senior between 8:00am and 8:15am to set up.
Bring enough food and drinks for about 25 people. Tables, napkins, cups and cutlery will be provided.
Provide a continental-style breakfast or you can choose to cater the food.
You will get about 5 minutes before the presentation to introduce yourself and your company. Please also bring marketing materials for 40-60 people to place on the tables.
Presenter Requirements:
Arrive at the Tallahassee Senior Center between 8:00am and 8:15am to set up.
Have your presentation on a thumb drive or send it to Marissa Henderson 3 days prior to the meeting. A computer, screen and projector will be provided.
You will have 15-30 minutes to present on the topic of your choice (approved in advance by AAS staff). Please also bring marketing materials for 40-60 people to place on the tables.
Please have a primary and seconday month available, as spots will fill up quickly.
We hope to build back up our monthly attendance to 50-60 each month - a goal we can only accomplish together by sharing the invitation to aging professionals we who are not current members and reminding our colleagues who are on our member list.
Don’t forget to bring your business cards and any information about your organization that you would like to hand out. We look forward to seeing all of you there!
Join us for our monthly CCOA meeting at the Tallahassee Senior Center (1400 N. Monroe Street). Come for breakfast and stay for the presentation and networking!
This month's meeting is November 19, 2025 at 8:30am
