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

Energy Share is a private non-profit working in partnership with the ten HRDC’s across the state. HRDC-7 distributes Energy Share applications and assist in the reviewing process. The Energy Share Committee meets every Friday morning to determine eligibly of each case. Unlike LIHEAP, Energy Share is a year-round, situation-based emergency assistance program for eligible low-income households facing an energy crisis (furnace repair/replacement, low on propane utility disconnec

At Allies in Aging, our work is made possible through a thoughtful blend of community generosity, earned revenue, and public investment. This balanced funding model allows us to serve older adults across Yellowstone County with stability, flexibility, and accountability. We are deeply grateful for the shared commitment behind both private and public dollars that sustain this work. Donations from Supporters — 12% Gifts from individual donors, families, businesses, and communit