FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 26 2024

Contact: Jon Ebelt, Communications Director, DPHHS, (406) 444-0936, (406) 461-3757
                 jebelt@mt.gov

Montana Centenarians to be Honored in Billings

Montana centenarians will be honored 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:

  • (1) 108-year-old
  • (1) 107-year-old
  • (1) 105-year-old
  • (1) 104-year-old
  • (1) 103-year-old
  • (8) 102-year-olds
  • (2) 101-year-old
  • (22) 100-year-olds

The centenarians honored this year live in the following Montana communities: 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 55 th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging.

The Governor’s Conference on Aging was created in 1968 to offer information and education to our older citizens, their families, and their 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.

What:             Montana centenarian luncheon

When:            Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at noon

Where:           Billings Hotel and Convention Center

Who:              Montana centenarians, family members, conference participants, DPHHS staff