Senior Living

For those seeking a community that is senior-friendly, Missoula is a city not to be overlooked.  With more than 11,000 residents over the age of 65, mature adults are an important and vibrant element of the city.

The city offers a wide variety of senior living accommodations including 55+ communities for those who are fully independent, and various types of assisted living, for those needing minimal assistance, to those needing extensive care.

Missoula also offers an extensive list of senior programs and services, as well as numerous opportunities for seniors to volunteer time and be actively engaged in community life.

How to Take Proper Care of Aging Individuals: A Full Guide

In this guide, we will discuss the various aspects of caring for aging ... more

Exploring Missoula: Day Trips Perfect for Seniors

Here, we'll delve into some of the best day trips tailored specifically... more

A Quick Guide to Combatting Loneliness For Seniors

For seniors, there are lots of ways to combat loneliness before it beco... more

Tips For Finding A Dependable Home Oxygen Supplier In Missoula Montana

Individuals of all ages may require some time of oxygen therapy or support. For some, this may be used for a specific period of time during recovery after an illness or treatment, while for others, it may be a ... more

9 Typical Tools Every Hospice Should Use

Working in the hospice industry is a challenging but rewarding job. It is essential to have the right tools at your disposal to be successful. Read on to learn more.... more

How To Find The Best Senior Home Health Care Services In Missoula Montana

Here are three options to help you find the best senior home health care services in Missoula, Montana.... more

Medical Equipment: Making Life Easier for Patients and Caregivers

Seniors living at home can find some relief in having access to a variety of assistive devices. Here are some to consider:... more

What Do Hospice Companies In Missoula Montana Offer?

Throughout your life, you may have heard of healthcare and home care for the elderly, like those services provided at welbrookmemorycare.com/ , but the word hospice is not really something that most people use ... more

Home Medical Equipment: Helping with Accessibility

If you return from the hospital or are finding it harder to enter, exit or use certain facilities in your home, help is available.... more

Three Types of Caregiver Jobs for an Elderly Population

Caregiving can be a rewarding profession. It is also one in which a scarcity of trained personnel makes caregiver jobs increasingly available.... more

Best Games You Can Play to Improve Your Memory

Do you want to improve both short-term memory and concentration? Here are some games that can help. ... more

Services Offered By Hospice Companies

Individuals of any age with chronic and untreatable illnesses at the advanced stage can be served by hospice companies in and around Missoula, Montana.... more

Five Common Types of Home Medical Equipment

If you suffer from a medical condition but want to remain in your home, you can often do so by purchasing or renting home medical equipment. Here's how:... more

Is Senior Home Care Required?

Adult children worry about the care their aging parents may need--they do not know what is best or how to recognize when a change in the status quo is required. Here are some tips:... more

Tennis Has 10 Fantastic Health Benefits for Seniors (And Not Only Them)

The following are some of the health benefits of playing tennis as mature adult:... more

Utilizing Elderly Home Health Care Services Missoula, Montana

One of the most challenging decisions an adult must make is when it is time to start looking for support and assistance for their aging parents.... more

Categories of Caregiver Jobs Available in Missoula Montana

Caregiving careers can be both rewarding and portable. Here are a few reasons to consider a caregiving career with Partners in Home Care. ... more

Senior Home Health Care: When is it Necessary?

If you live in Missoula, Montana, senior home care is available from Partners in Home Care.... more

What is a Home Health Aide?

With the help of a home health aide, the elderly, the sick and the disabled can maintain much of the lifestyle they have always enjoyed.... more

Senior Home Health Care Services: In-Home Support Services

If you are the caregiver of a senior, in home care services are available to remove some of the weight from your shoulders.... more

The Great Resignation Is Making Missoula a Top Relocation Destination

Thanks to The Great Resignation, Missoula is experiencing a surge in popularity as a relocation destination. Here's why:... more

The Many Uses of CBD Products For Elderly

Here are some ways CBD products can be useful for the elderly.... more

Elderly Home Health Care Services: The Possibilities

The elderly no longer must choose between receiving health care in retirement/nursing homes and insufficient care in their homes.... more

Types of Nursing Jobs in Missoula Montana: Focus on Elderly Health Care

If you plan on entering the nursing field, you can be assured there are a variety of nursing jobs currently available in Missoula Montana... more

7 Legal Services All Senior Citizens Should Consider Using

Here are some reasons senior citizens should consider using legal services to ensure their property and wellbeing are taken care of.... more

Five Signs Indicating the Need for Senior Home Health Care Services

Missoula has several agencies to help you decide on the best senior home health care services for your aging parents. ... more

Home Medical Equipment: Definition and Types

Want to learn more about your options for medical equipment here in Missoula, Montana? Read on: ... more

Useful Home Modifications for Senior Family Members

Here are some of the most useful modifications you can make to your home to help out your senior family members.... more

Customized Plans for Hospice Home Care in Missoula Montana

Hospice care is provided for terminally ill people with a life expectancy of six to twelve months. Here are some things to consider with contracting for Hospice services:... more

4 Reasons You Should Get In-Home Care Service

Read on to know why hiring an agency for in-Home Care in Missoula Montana may be the right option.... more

Rejected Proposal Exacerbates Senior Housing Proposal in Missoula

It is essential that every effort is made to find affordable housing solutions for Missoula’s seniors.... more

What Is the Role of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services in Montana?

Bringing forward Public Health programs targeted toward specific communities and populations is essential. Partners in Home Care is doing just that.... more

The Best Gifts for Grandparents This Holiday Season

In this article, we will take a look at a few of the very best options for gifts for grandparents this holiday season. ... more

What are the Four Levels of Hospice in Missoula, Montana?

Understanding hospice in Missoula, Montana and everything it has to offer might help you make better decisions for loved ones when the time comes.... more

What Can You Expect as a Hospice Volunteer in Montana?

If you are looking to become a hospice volunteer in Montana, here are some things to consider:... more

How Can Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services in Montana Help Your Family?

By choosing to provide a comfortable and community focused in home health care experience for your loved one, you can rest assured knowing that they can age in place. ... more

How To Help an Elderly Person Travel Long Distance

For comprehensive advice and guidance on how to help an elderly person travel a long distance, be sure to read on.... more

3 Reasons to Consider In-Home Infusion Therapy in Montana for Your Loved One

Here are 3 reasons why you should consider best in home infusion therapy in Montana.... more

4 Benefits of Home Care Services For the Elderly in Missoula, Montana

Here are some of the benefits that come with hiring in home care services in Missoula, Montana, for your loved one.... more

3 Helpful Benefits of Using Bereavement Services in Montana

Here are some reasons why you might want to consider using bereavement services in Montana.... more

Know How To Get The Most Out Of Your Retirement Savings Account

If you've saved a bit of money for your eventual retirement, and remain unsure as to how to accumulate further wealth or make the most of it, here are some tips:... more

Elder Abuse – The Dark Side of Aging

Watching our relatives age is a distressing thing in and of itself, but the idea of them being abused, especially by those who we have enlisted to care for them, is extremely upsetting. ... more

Tips for Helping Your Aging Parents

It is hard to see the people that brought you up start to age and struggle with things that were once easy, but there are things that you can do to help and support them during this challenging time.... more

How Has Missoula Protected Its Elderly Residents From Abuse?

Care homes are a critical service that provide much needed care and respite for elderly citizens across the state.... more

Taking Care Of The Elderly Can Be Easier Than You Think

Growing old is a fact of life, and many people need different levels of care when they reach the twilight of their lives. ... more

Exploring the New Trends in Caregiving

The following are the trends we expect to see in the caregiving sector in 2020.... more

How Often Do People Retire Abroad?

Millions of people will be entering retirement within the next year and a large portion of them want to retire abroad. ... more

Helping Missoula Seniors Get the Extra Support They Deserve

Skyview, a  new senior housing development project in Missoula, has just secured $5.9 million in federal tax credits, boosting affordable housing in the area by 32 units. This is great news for the thousands ... more

Retirement: How to Cope

Having planned the financial side of your retirement, you may have failed to pay attention to how you are going to spend your time. ... more

How to Support A Parent Moving Into a Care Home

One of the hardest things in life is watching your parents age. ... more

Senior Dating: Pros, Cons, and Tips

Senior dating is becoming more prominent in the modern day as people realize that they want love even as they age. ... more

Montana Homestead Declaration – Why it’s Important for Homeowners

By ALLISA WINBERG - The state of Montana has a wonderful Homestead Exemption Act that is designed to protect the investment you have made in your home. Here are the details.... more

The Future of Whole Person Care: How to Better Manage Serious Illness

The Future of Whole Person Care: Renowned physician and author, Dr. Ira Byock, to lead a community discussion on how to better manage serious illness - Tues. Jan. 26, 2016.... more

Residential Water Conservation

Conserving water in your home is much easier than you think. By taking just a few simple steps, you can save water and decrease your water bill!... more

Missoula – A River Runs Through It

Missoula - a river does indeed run through it. In 1992, the Oscar-winning feature film A River Runs Through It brought notoriety to a town in the Pacific Northwest and the world was introduced to Missoula, Mon... more

Hiking Blodgett Canyon Trail

By DONNA HULL - How long has it been since you’ve been to Blodgett Canyon, the Bitterroot Valley’s version of Yosemite? Long-time Missoula boomers have probably hiked Blodgett Canyon Trail more times than t... more

Trading the Road for the Sea in Alaska

By DONNA HULL - On the fourth and final week of our Alaska Highway road trip adventure, we parked the truck in the bowels of the MV/Kennicott and let an Alaska Marine Highway ferry captain do the driving.... more

Eye Candy From the Far North

By DONNA HULL - Scenery, scenery, scenery—that’s been the buzzword for Week Three of our Alaska Highway road trip. The scenery on the Glenn Highway from Tok to Palmer topped it all.... more

Watching a Grizzly Eat Breakfast

By DONNA HULL - Welcome to week two of the Alaska Highway road trip where my husband, Alan, and I are exploring Northern British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska. ... more

Riding on a Ferry to Prince Rupert

By DONNA HULL - Hello from the Alaska Highway. What is a Missoula boomer doing on a road trip in the wilderness of the Yukon, Northern British Columbia and Alaska? Come along and find out!... more

Let’s Take a Road Rrip to Washington Wine Country

By DONNA HULL - Ever wonder what’s on the other side of the Bitterroot Mountains? Well, I can tell you—it’s the wine country of Walla Walla, Washington.... more

Spend the Day (or Night) at Painted Rocks Reservoir

By DONNA HULL - Do you like to go exploring? My husband and I were curious about Painted Rocks Reservoir and decided to find out why friends and neighbors RAVE about it. All I can say is WOW!... more

Circling the Wagons at Western Heritage Days in Stevensville

By DONNA HULL - Ever wondered what eating on the trail was like during pioneer times when wagon trains headed across the West? You’ll find out this weekend at Western Heritage Days in Stevensville.... more

Escape to Victor

By DONNA HULL - Getting away doesn’t have to mean an exotic vacation or a multi-week road trip. Sometimes, a traveling close to home will do just fine. Why not escape to Victor in the Bitterroot Valley?... more

Breakfast in the Bitterroot: Pie and Paintings at Glen’s Cafe

By DONNA HULL - Missoula baby boomers, are you ready for another breakfast in the Bitterroot? Welcome to Glen’s Café in Florence, where paintings and pie accompany your breakfast. ... more

Spend a Romantic Winter Weekend at Broad Axe Lodge and Restaurant

By DONNA HULL - Are you looking for a winter getaway that’s romantic yet offers plenty of active things to do? Missoula boomers, do I have the place for you. Drive on down to Broad Axe Lodge and Restaurant in... more

13 Western Montana Travel Resolutions for 2013

By DONNA HULL - Do you make travel resolutions? As I sit here in front of a toasty fire at the beginning of 2013, I’m thinking of all the things I’d like to see and do this year in Western Montana. What do ... more

Take a Winter Day-Trip to Lolo Pass

By DONNA HULL - How long has it been since you took a day trip to Lolo Pass? Home to one of the campsites of Lewis and Clark, and the location of trails trekked by the Salish and the Nez Perce Indians, Lolo Pas... more

Start the holiday season with a Montana Celebration

By DONNA HULL - Do you enjoy holiday celebrations as much as I do? A little snow, some sparkly Christmas lights and maybe a cup of hot chocolate and I’m ready to celebrate!... more

Hiking Blodgett Canyon Trail

By DONNA HULL - How long has it been since you’ve been to Blodgett Canyon, the Bitterroot Valley’s version of Yosemite? Long-time Missoula boomers have probably hiked Blodgett Canyon Trail more times than t... more

Hanging Out with Scarecrows in Stevensville

By DONNA HULL - This boomer city girl had never seen a scarecrow festival. The Stevensville Scarecrow Festival, Oct. 5-13th is Not to be missed!... more

One last fall hike (or two) at Glacier National Park

By DONNA HULL - Do summer crowds discourage you from visiting Glacier National Park? Now is the time for one last fall hike in a national park that’s practically in Missoula’s backyard.... more

Breakfast in the Bitterroot: Memories Cafe

By DONNA HULL - Breakfast and a scenic drive just seem to go together, don’t you think? I’m starting a new series called Breakfast in the Bitterroot.... more

Road Tripping to Helena

By DONNA HULL - Once in a while my feet get itchy for a road trip. That’s how my husband Alan and I found ourselves in Helena earlier this summer.... more

Cool off at Skalkaho Falls

By DONNA HULL - How many waterfalls are in the Missoula area? I’m sure long-time residents could fill me in. My suggestion as a newcomer—Skalkaho Falls... more

Small Town Fun at Creamery Picnic in Stevensville

By DONNA HULL - Don’t you just love a parade? I do. And, that’s where you’ll find me on Saturday, August 4, 2012 for the 100th Creamery Picnic Parade in Stevensville, Montana.... more

Missoula Home to World Champion Cribbage Player

By ALYSE BACKUS - The best cribbage player in the world is DeLynn Colvert. He's one more example of the many intriguing, unique people who call Missoula home.... more

Valentine’s Day Lunch at the Missoula Senior Center

By PATRICK RECORD - A multimedia gallery of the Valentine's Day celebration at the Missoula Senior Center.... more

The Year in the Rear-View Mirror

By RYAN NEWHOUSE. From new trails and an additional roundabout to the launch of a new streets festival and record ridership, Missoula saw lots of bikes, lots of bus riders and lots of footpaths in 2010. Here’... more

Governor Schweitzer says “Welcome”

Greetings, I am pleased to welcome you to Missoula, one of Big Sky Country’s most dynamic cities.  Tremendous recreational opportunities available year-round and a vibrant downtown social scene make Misso... more

Pleasing Your Palate in Missoula

Hungry? You'll be able to satisfy just about any craving in Missoula! Whether it's a casual meal for the family, a fine dining experience, or dessert after a concert or play, Missoula offers a wealth of opt... more

Missoula’s Markets

Saturday mornings aren’t just for cartoons or sleeping in. In Missoula, Saturday mornings are for shopping Missoula’s outdoor markets – at least when the weather is warm. When market season hits, three... more

Missoula History

The first inhabitants of the Missoula area were Native Americans from the Salish tribe.  They called the area “Nemissoolatakoo,” which translates roughly to “river of ambush," and eventually gave rise to... more

Volunteer Opportunities

Missoula is known for its giving spirit. On a per capita basis, Missoula is home to more non-profit organizations than any other city in the nation. That means volunteer opportunities abound. ... more

Take a Hike

The seemingly endless hiking and backpacking opportunities in and around Missoula offer thousands of miles of trails in wilderness areas, Forest Service lands, and BLM lands. Information on hiking in the bac... more

Missoula in Motion

Missoulians embrace green living and you'll find sustainable transportation options readily available in the city. Missoula in Motion aims to promote the city’s popular sustainable transportation system and i... more