Becoming a Villager with Missoula Aging Services

About this episode

The episode discusses the Villages model by Missoula Aging Services, which fosters community support for elderly residents through a network of volunteers.

Have you considered what it takes to age in place? Infrastructure like handrails and ramps comes to mind, but what about a network of people with symbiotic relationships? That’s exactly what Missoula Aging Services' new Villages model creates: a grassroots network of vetted volunteers who offer their skills to others. This week the commissioners spoke with Ria Overholt, community services director at Missoula Aging Services, about this innovative model that supports elderly residents and prov...

People in this episode

Host: Missoula County Commissioners

Guest: Ria Overholt

Topics covered

• aging in place
• community support
• volunteer networks
• elderly services
• grassroots initiatives

Keywords

• aging in place
• Missoula Aging Services
• volunteers
• community support
• elderly residents

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Missoula Aging Services

Places: Missoula

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