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The University of Montana

Institute for Gerontology Education
Promotes gerontology education at The University of Montana and throughout the state
(406)243-2453

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Montana (MOLLI)

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.

The University of Montana
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

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
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
Center for the Rocky Mountain West
Health Resources and Administration Services Workforce Profile
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
The University of Montana Rural Institute
Mountain Pacific Quality Health
Rocky Mountain Development Council
Western Montana Chapter for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Professional Organizations and Continuing Education Providers

An Association of Montana Health Care Providers
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
National Association of Social Workers – Montana Chapter
 Northwest Research and Education Institute 

 


     

 

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