Allies in Aging Blog

December 2025 - June 2026 | Funded by United Way of Yellowstone County Yellowstone County seniors overwhelmingly want to remain where they are. Yet rising housing costs, accessibility needs, transportation barriers, and social isolation are creating mounting challenges. Over six months, Allies in Aging gathered input through surveys, focus groups, and interviews to understand what older adults need to live safely and independently. 263 Seniors Surveyed 210 Urban | 53 Rural 71

Across our region, there are older adults who no longer have the ability to safely make their own medical or financial decisions and who have no family members or trusted friends able to step into that role. For these vulnerable seniors, the work of the Yellowstone County Guardianship Council provides critical protection, advocacy, and dignity. The Yellowstone County Guardianship Council, a program of Allies in Aging, is the only organized volunteer response of its kind servi

Learn how Meals on Wheels helps reduce senior isolation through nutritious meals, regular check-ins, and dedicated volunteers.

Everything we do is grounded in our Allies in Aging core values. Our core values guide the everyday choices we make in how we care for others and support one another. Last summer, Allies in Aging became a new organization. As a new team and board of directors, we have done the critical and fun work over the last several months to develop our Allies in Aging core values. We are really proud of them and excited to share them with the communities we serve. For you all, our