Posted on March 18, 2026
New podcast episode: Becoming a Villager with Missoula Aging Services
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.
Click here to listen on YouTube or find it wherever you get your podcasts under “The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners.”