The assistance provided by this website is brought to you by the Gallatin County Council on Aging, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to “provide a range of services, including education, information, assistance and advocacy, which empower older individuals to meet their needs and live with independence and dignity.” Council meetings are held monthly and are open to the public.
Gallatin County Council on Aging
(406) 522-8976 or (406) 586-2421
'Empowering older individuals to live with independence and dignity'
NOTE OF DISCLAIMER REVISED 2009
The Gallatin County Council on Aging provides this directory of community services for your information.
We encourage anyone utilizing these services to:
1. Thoroughly investigate the background and references of agencies and private individuals.
2. When you hire someone to provide care in your home, make sure they are a registered Independent Contractor with the State of Montana, OR an employee of a Licensed Agency.
3. The person or agency should be qualified, certified, follow IRS rules, have Workman’s Compensation requirements, have liability insurance, and be bonded, ask to see their paperwork.
4. Ask other individuals about their service and experienced with the agency or individual.
Get written References
5. Be careful if they ask you to sign a contract:
- Read the contract, then have the contract explained to you
- Read the fine print.
- ASK questions before signing.
- If you do not understand, DO NOT SIGN. Look for someone else to provide care.
The listings in this directory are not an endorsement of the service providers by
Gallatin County Council on Aging
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