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Photo of music therapist Barbara Zuck sitting behind a table that has a display of her AtoZ Activity Cards for helping people with memory issues.

Barbara Zuck: Helping Heart-to-Heart Conversations

Music therapist Barbara Zuck of Havre created A-Z Activity Cards to help enrich communication for elderly residents in a variety of care situations.

May 1, 2023

Farriers: Cobblers on Steroids

As long as humans continue to work and play with horses, there will be a demand for farriers, which is what the folks who shoe horses are called.

May 1, 2023

Photo of Glenn Howard (left) and Bruce Randall (right), founders of Missoula's new plus-60 softball league

Missoula’s New Slow-Pitch Plus-60 Softball Club

Bruce Randall and Glenn Howard of Missoula are creating a draft softball club for players over 60. This is the inaugural season, and anyone over 60 can sign up.

April 3, 2023

Heroes and Horses: A Healing Combination for Veterans

Heroes and Horses is changing the lives of veterans through hard work, new skills, wholesome eating, mediation, reflection, and the healing power of horses.

April 3, 2023

Montana’s Founding Father: Pierre-Jean De Smet

Pierre-Jean De Smet established the first church and permanent settlement in Montana, St. Mary’s, nestled in the Bitterroot Valley.

February 15, 2023

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7 Myths About Long Term Care

Thinking about how a potential need for long-term care may impact your future plans and loved ones? These long term myths may prevent you from taking action.

January 18, 2023

Microphone at a podium for a story about how to participate in the Montana Legislature's 2023 session.

Following the 2023 session? Here’s how to do your part.

Here’s MTFP’s guide to participating with the 2023 session of the Montana Legislature, whether you’re engaging from afar or making an in-person appearance.

January 18, 2023

Valerie Hellermann, founder and executive director of Hands On Global, cares for a child in Samos, Greece.

Hands On Global: Offering Hope and Healing for Refugees

Founded by Helena’s Valerie Hellermann, Hands On Global is the only non-government organization at shelters providing medical care in Chernivtsi, Ukraine.

December 3, 2022

Growing Marijuana A Seedy Business

Now that you’re ready to grow your own marijuana, and you’re about to buy your first packet of seeds, you first need to ask yourself whether you’re a baker or a cook.

October 1, 2022

Luthier and owner of Ghost Town Guitars, Phil Maynard

Renaissance Man Phil Maynard

There are renaissance men, and there are renaissance men, but the Leonardo da Vinci of Montana, Phil Maynard, lives in the little ghost town of Rimini.

October 1, 2022