55+ communities, or active adult communities, are residential areas designed for individuals aged 55 and older. These communities offer a lifestyle tailored to older adults, featuring low-maintenance housing and various amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails. Social interaction is encouraged through organized events, hobby groups, and recreational activities. Many communities provide additional services like healthcare facilities, transportation, and dining options. Located in desirable climates and scenic areas, they offer a serene and enjoyable living environment. The primary goal is to foster a vibrant, supportive atmosphere where residents can enjoy their retirement years with a focus on health, wellness, and social connections.

Western Montana is usually considered to be administered by the Missoulian, and the city of Missoula; Billings western counter-part.

Western Montana encompasses approximately the western third of the state roughly on a dividing line running north from Yellowstone National Park through Helena and Browning to the Canadian border. It includes the mountainous parts of Montana, including the Continental divide and the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. It also includes Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area, Flathead Lake, Anaconda, Butte, Missoula, Kalispell, Hamilton, and Whitefish.