Allies in Aging Blog

My wife, Becky and I have learned at least two things since starting our retirement journey four years ago. First, you are never too old to pursue your dreams. Second, getting older does present some challenges. A recent trip we took drove home these two insights for us. Let us introduce ourselves. Beck is a retired Social Worker for the state of Montana. I am a semi-retired pastor for the United Methodist church, still serving a rural parish close to Billings. We star

By Stacy Seward, Meals on Wheels Coordinator It’s Fall! Hopefully we will have some cooler weather after the very hot summer we had! What are your favorite activities to do in the fall, when the weather is cooler? I have been trying to lose some weight, but I have plateaued for the last several months. My doctor said the only way I am going to break my plateau is by exercising regularly. Sigh. I know exercise is important, but I just can’t seem to get excited about it!

By Tyler Amundson, Director of Mission and Development, Allies in Aging As we open this issue of Prime Connections, we're leaning into a theme that touches us all: aging well, and the courage it takes to think differently about our physical health at every age. When I broke my ankle, the years that followed were a struggle. I couldn't find a workout that didn't hurt. My weight crept up and my heart health markers started not looking great. I believed running was what exercise

Twice a week, in an unassuming community center in Billings, a group of women gather to rehearse. They stretch, count, laugh, remember steps, and help one another through the routines. They are the Golden Dancers, and since 1988 they have been challenging what many people assume aging is supposed to look like. Their story began with friendship, loss, and the desire to stay connected. In 1985, Gayle Larson and Elaine Schulz met in a YMCA Gentle Gym class. Both were recent wido