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Becoming a Villager with Missoula Aging Services

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners
Becoming a Villager with Missoula Aging Services
Mar 18, 2026
Missoula County Commissioners

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 provides meaningful connection that goes both ways. 

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