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(Kalispell, MT) – Immanuel Lutheran Communities has been awarded a grant through the Child Care Innovation and Infrastructure Grant under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the state totaling nearly $900,000. These funds will support a childcare initiative by Immanuel to support staffing challenges presented by the lack of childcare availability in the...

“Who will take care of us?” It is a question I was recently told an elderly gentleman asked when informed that the nursing home where his wife receives care is closing. It made me sad to think that this man has been put in a position to have to ask that question. If anyone had...

When older Americans need quality care and services that empower them to remain independent, safe, and healthy, too many are being faced with unnecessary challenges. As a care provider for older adults at Immanuel Lutheran Communities in Kalispell, I continually witness the longstanding and severe workforce shortages that are facing aging services every day. These...

Thank you to all who voted for Immanuel Lutheran Communities’ Assisted Living at Buffalo Hill Terrace; Northwest Montana’s only Life Plan Community. Immanuel Lutheran Communities won first place for Best Assisted Living. Check it out on page X52 in The Daily Interlake’s special Best of Flathead 2022 edition.

Immanuel Lutheran Communities was awarded a three-year grant from Lutheran Services in America to address the increasing number of underserved and isolated older adults in rural communities across Flathead County experiencing social isolation and difficulty accessing services and supports to successfully age at home. “Immanuel Lutheran Communities is honored to have been selected as the...

Join local mystery writers Leslie Budewitz, Debbie Burke, and Mark Leichlite for a panel discussion to explore their latest novels. This event celebrates the book launch of “Peppermint Barked” releasing on this date. The panel discussion will be held in the Buffalo Hill Terrace Auditorium on Tuesday, July 19th at 2:00pm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 27, 2022 WASHINGTON DC— Immanuel Lutheran Communities was awarded a three-year grant from Lutheran Services in America to address the increasing number of underserved and isolated older adults in rural communities across Flathead County experiencing social isolation and difficulty accessing services and supports to successfully age at home.  “Immanuel Lutheran Communities is...

The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is hosting a guest speaker on Monday, July 18, 2022 from 3pm-4:30pm in the Buffalo Hill Terrace Auditorium, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell, MT 59901 or via Zoom.

Diana Waugh, RN, BSN, CDP, will join us via Zoom and share simple, practical tools to improve communication with those who suffer from cognitive loss. Diana is a national speaker, consultant, and researcher.

For information and the Zoom link: please call 406-300-4942 or email info@ilcorp.org.

Join us Tuesday, May 31st at 2:30 PM in the Buffalo Hill Terrace Auditorium for an important presentation about how occupational, physical, and speech therapy can help in the management of Parkinson’s Disease.

Have you documented your wishes for your future? Join us Monday, May 23rd at 2:30 PM in the Buffalo Hill Terrace Auditorium for an important workshop on Advance Directive documents and decisions.