Allies in Aging

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% of urban...

By: Dr. Daniel J. Koltz, Gerontology Specialist, Montana State University Extension. July is Social Wellness Month, a time to focus on the importance of friendships, family, and staying connected with others. Spending time with people we care about can help us feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. Good relationships are important at every age and can improve both mental and physical health. Social wellness means building healthy and positive relationships with others. This can include...

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 serving Montana. The...