
Dillon, MT – January 10, 2025 – Senior Life Solutions, the renowned behavioral
health program for older adults, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley
Shields, BSN, RN as new program director to further enhance mental health services
for seniors in the Dillon community and surrounding areas.
Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to
meet the unique needs of individuals typically 65 and older experiencing depression
or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging. In her role as
program director, Shields will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of
Senior Life Solutions, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care
tailored to the unique needs of seniors. She will work closely with a dedicated team
of healthcare professionals to improve the overall well-being of patients as well as
providing community education to create more awareness of the Senior Life Solutions
program at Barrett Hospital & HealthCare.

Shields graduated from Montana Tech with an associate's degree in nursing in 2014.
In 2016, she earned her bachelor's degree. Over the past ten years, she has worked
for Southwest Montana Community Health Center, now known as Blacktail Medical.
Committed to Dillon and its surrounding communities, Ashley has dedicated her life
to helping patients.
Shields said, “I am very excited to start a new chapter in my nursing career and to
be able to help a population that is often overlooked. Improving mental health is
something I hold very close to my heart.”
Anyone can refer a patient to the Senior Life Solutions program, including a physician,
family member, the patient, or another healthcare professional. For more information
about Senior Life Solutions, call 406-683-3145.

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