seniors

Older Montanans especially are struggling because housing costs have skyrocketed since 2021, in part because of the rise of remote work.

Voters taking the poll identified the two top issues determining their vote this year. The biggest issue for those 50 and older was immigration, followed by inflation and the economy.

Tim Minow of Big Sky 55+ writes, "It is reckless and irresponsible to distress and scare Montanans with patently false information that will bring them anxiety, worry and sleepless nights."

Susan Kohler writes, "Through his work as an advocate, he has increased the visibility of aging issues facing our aging population, helped curb the influence of big money, and helped gain new funds to help local services like Meals on Wheels for our older adults."

Zach Brown writes, "Montana can’t afford to lose any more of our senior long term care facilities, and I am grateful that Senator Tester is fighting for this important issue in the U.S. Senate."

Robert Shuy and Jana Staton write, "This is a plea for Missoula to plan for the needs of its rapidly increasing elderly population."

From 2010 to 2019, the population of older adults in Missoula grew 40%, or four times more than the overall population.

From 2010 to 2019, the population of older adults in Missoula grew 40%, or four times more than the overall population.