Resources

Education | Speakers | Links

The University of Montana

Institute for Gerontology Education
Encourages the development of aging coursework, research, student involvement and community service
(406) 243-2453

Interdisciplinary Gerontology Minor (PDF)
Provides an opportunity for UM students to utilize existing courses from a variety of departments
to learn about older persons and prepare for work in the field of aging.

Native American Center on Excellence (NACOE)
Director, Estella Anderson, M.Ed.
341 Skaggs Building
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406) 243-4029
E-mail: estella.anderson@umontana.edu

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (MOLLI)
molli@umontana.edu
Voice: 406.243.2905
Fax: 406.243.6224

School of Social Work Gerontology Program
Cindy Garthwait, MSSW
(406) 243-2954
cynthia.garthwait@umontana.edu

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Speakers

To incorporate into your professional organization’s education programs, MTGEC has experienced and qualified speakers available on a variety of geriatric topics as listed below. MTGEC welcomes requests.

Advanced Care Planning
Arthritis
Capacity vs. Competency
Common Barriers to Pain Management
Creative Interactions with Older Adults
Death of a Resident: Tools & Rituals
for Long Term Care Staff

Depression
Drug Use and Aging
Falls in Elderly Persons
Health Behaviors and Aging
Myths about Medical Decision Making Capacity in Older Adults

Osteoporosis
Respecting Choices
Seniors, Drugs and Medicare
Sexuality and Aging
Social Beliefs about Aging

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Links

MONTANA SECTIONS| Area Agencies on Aging | Government Programs and Services | Native Americans

| Other Resources | Professional Organizations and Continuing Education Providers

Area Agencies on Aging

Area II Agency on Aging 
Area IV Agency on Aging
Area VI Agency on Aging
Area VIII Agency on Aging
Area XI Agency on Aging
Contact Information for Area Agencies on Aging
Montana Area Agency on Aging

Government Programs and Services

Adult Protective Services
Aging Horizons
Census and Economic Information Center
Cardiovascular Health Program
County Health Departments Profiles
Diabetes Project
Disabilities Services Division
DPHHS Data Indicators
Drug Prescription Program
Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging
Long Term Care Ombudsman

Missoula Fall Prevention Project
Partnership Health Center
(Federally Qualified Health Center)
Senior and Long Term Care
State Auditor

State of Montana Website

Native Americans

American Indian, Alaskan Native Fact Sheet – Montana
American Indian Data
Indian Health Service – Billings
Montana Reservation Information
Montana Tribes
Montana-Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council
Native American Tribes of Montana

Other Resources

AHEC Montana (Area Health Education Center) and Office of Rural Resources
AHEC Western Montana Health Education Center
Alzheimer’s Association – Montana Chapter
Billings Clinic Elder Care Solutions
Center for the Rocky Mountain West
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Project
Health Resources and Administration Services Workforce Profile
Mental Health America of Montana
Montana Association of the Blind
Montana Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Montana Nutrition and Physical Activity Program
Montana Pain Initiative
Montana Primary Care Association
Montana’s Aging Population Project 2030
Mountain Pacific Quality Health
Rocky Mountain Development Council
Rural Assistance Center Montana
St. Peter's Hospital Behavioral Health Unit (Adult Behavior Fact Sheet and Mental Health Minute)
The University of Montana Rural Institute
Western Montana Chapter for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Professional Organizations and Continuing Education Providers

An Association of Montana Health Care Providers
Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program
Montana Academy of Family Physicians 
Montana Academy of Physician Assistants   
Montana Chapter American College of Physicians
Montana Chapter American Physical Therapy Association
Montana Dietetic Association
Montana Gerontology Society
Montana Health Care Association
Montana Medical Association
Montana Nurses Association
Montana Occupational Therapists Association
Montana Pharmacy Association

Montana Public Health Association
Montana State University Billings: Long-Term Care Management Certificate
National Association of Social Workers – Montana Chapter
Northwest Research and Education Institute 

 


     

 

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