AARP understands that caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles ever taken on. No matter where at in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance;...
Montana Gerontology Society announces the 39th Annual Conference on April 12th & 13th. Our theme, “A Team Approach to Aging Well”, will provide excellent, timely opportunities for learning and connecting with others. The conference will be held virtually and hosted from the Holiday Inn Downtown, Missoula....
March 08 - 11, 2021 Join fellow Alzheimer’s advocates for a powerful week of virtual advocacy urging Montana’s state lawmakers to support people with dementia and their families. Over the course of four days, we will have a series of informative and engaging virtual events with...
You are invited to attend the annual Alzheimer’s Association Leadership Summit, February 22-24, 2021, offered virtually this year for interested individuals throughout Montana and the nation. Experience inspiring content, build skills in working with communities to develop greater dementia capability and connect with other volunteers and...
Due to a statewide collaborative effort, this series is offered at no cost. The Wellness for Healthcare Workers Series is designed to provide all members of the healthcare workforce resources and tools that can be used immediately in response to sustained stress. MHA and partner organizations...
Train Health Care Workers About Dementia Training for the primary care workforce about dementia, and caring for those affected, is essential. The facts are compelling: currently more than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. Ultimately, one out of every three Americans will die from Alzheimer’s...
A series of 45-Minute Estate and Legacy Planning Webinars Because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the CDC recommendations to practice social distancing, MSU Extension colleagues Marsha Goetting and Emily Standley are offering an estate and legacy planning webinar series in 2021. The topics for 2021 were...
Missoula Public Library is continuing its Memory Café program using a virtual format consistent with COVID-19 precautions. The Memory Café program creates a safe, welcoming, and supportive space each month for individuals experiencing memory loss as well as their caregivers and family members to engage in...
The Alzheimer's Association Montana Chapter is inviting interested students to attend the first-ever Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) Neuroscience Next, November 9-10, 2020. This no-cost virtual conference will showcase the work of neuroscience students and early career investigators and provide opportunities to make an impact in dementia research. Next, attendees...
Montana State University Extension has released a 24-page document, "Health Care Power of Attorney and related documents for Montanans", which includes a worksheet and forms to appoint a health care agent(s) and assist others in understanding your health care preferences. In addition, a new MontGuide...