Aging in the 406

08/25/2026

Do you or someone you know want to move from a nursing facility or other institutional setting back into the community? Montana’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) program may be able to help.

In this episode, MFP Housing Specialist Morgen Heckford explains who may qualify, what participants need — and don’t need — to get started, and how the program supports people as they transition back into community living.

https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/mfp

08/24/2026

Financial abuse can be difficult to recognize, especially when it involves someone you know or trust. Knowing the warning signs can help you spot a problem and take action.

If something doesn’t feel right, speak up. Help is available: https://APS.mt.gov

08/05/2026

Have questions about the centenarian recognition or conference? Contact Tessa Bailly at 406-444-7788 or [email protected] for more information.

DPHHS is offering one-time incentive payments to recruit employees at Montana’s state-run health care facilities. For more information go to Work4DPHHS.com

08/03/2026

Financial abuse occurs when someone misuses another person’s money, property, or assets — often someone the person knows and trusts.

Speak up. Seek help.

Report concerns to Montana Adult Protective Services:
(844) 277-9300 or APS.mt.gov

Call 911 if someone is potentially in immediate danger.

07/30/2026

Hospice is about how people live at the end of life — with comfort, dignity and support. In this episode of Aging Horizons, Jackie McGrath and Todd Carver of Trek Healthcare and Hospice discuss compassion, care teams, family support, and common misconceptions about hospice.

https://youtu.be/goGg6e7XKK8?si=_orXOzXo0S_5NYKm

07/28/2026

Don’t miss the chance to honor a loved one’s incredible milestone.
Submit centenarian information by Sept. 1, 2026, to be included in this year’s official centenarian booklet and reserve a spot at the Oct. 7, 2026, luncheon in Kalispell. https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/GovernorsConferenceonAging/Centenarians

07/27/2026

A trusted relationship should never put someone at risk. Speak up when something doesn’t feel right.

https://dphhs.mt.gov/SLTC/aps/

07/23/2026

Creative aging isn't just about making art—it’s how you keep learning, growing, and expressing yourself at any age through music, visual arts, movement, storytelling, and other creative experiences.

https://youtu.be/GgFbn2MKaoA?si=WntRi5y2-KQpnuoF

07/21/2026

Help us honor Montana’s oldest residents. Centenarians who share their stories will be recognized at a special event in Kalispell and featured in a commemorative booklet.
Learn more and submit here: https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/GovernorsConferenceonAging/Centenarians

DPHHS is offering one-time incentive payments to recruit employees at Montana’s state-run health care facilities. For more information go to Work4DPHHS.com

07/17/2026

Join us in celebrating resilience, history, and lives well lived. The Governor’s Conference on Aging has been bringing Montanans together since 1968—and this year includes a special tribute to centenarians across the state. https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/GovernorsConferenceonAging/Centenarians