Big Sky Times

Montana centenarians will be honored on Tuesday, October 1 at noon in Billings at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center during a special luncheon.

DPHHS recently asked Montanans who will turn age 100 as of December 31, 2024 to share their secret to longevity and provide insight into their remarkable lives. The 37 centenarians who responded to DPHHS include individuals from various Montana communities such as Glendive, Miles City, Charlo, Billings, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Chinook, Helena, St. Ignatius, Great Falls, Plains, Hamilton, Florence, Laurel, Deer Lodge, Kalispell Harlowton Conrad Superior Havre Missoula Columbus and Ronan. Everyone who submitted their information this year will receive a recognition proclamation from Governor Gianforte.

The luncheon is part of the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging. The Governor’s Conference on Aging was created in 1968 to offer information and education to older citizens their families and caregivers. It also serves as an opportunity for professionals who serve these Montanans to connect and collaborate with their colleagues. Attendees include the elderly persons with disabilities caregivers and service providers. Over 200 people are expected to participate in the 2024 conference.

Topics that will be covered during the conference include aging with assistive technology fighting back against Parkinson’s disease navigating guardianship simplifying legal and financial issues and protecting against scams.

"Montana centenarian luncheon," is scheduled for Tuesday October 1st at noon at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Montana centenarians family members conference participants DPHHS staff are expected to attend.