Health & Wellness

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Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a safe and effective form of exercise that requires no equipment and can be performed in almost any setting.

Three woman walking together on an indoor track.

Walk With Ease

Walk With Ease offers educational workshops that are designed to help adults living with ongoing arthritis, joint pain, or who are sedentary and want to become more active.

older adult in a work out class using a resistance band.

EnhanceFitness

EnhanceFitness is an evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered.

Woman caregiver helping older adult walk

Building Better Caregivers

Approximately 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to older adults with disabilities, the majority of whom also juggle a job or other responsibilities.

Dakota Food Rx

Produce prescription programs have been implemented all over the country to help increase people’s access to fruits and vegetables so they can manage their chronic conditions.

: A group of older adults gathered in a circle for a mental health support session.

SDSU Extension offers popular Aging Well recordings for limited time

April 04, 2025

Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.

In-home dietician and client viewing information on a tablet computer.

Registered Dietitian Vs. Nutritionist: Key Differences and Why They Matter

When scrolling through social media, have you come across individuals calling themselves nutritionists or registered dietitians? While these terms are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings and qualifications.

A rancher inspecting a sample of alflafa in an open range.

Agriculture Behavioral Health Voucher Program

The voucher program provides funding for free mental health counseling services to farm families.

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SDSU Extension launching Aging Mastery program for older adults

April 01, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the addition of a new offering for older adults, the Aging Mastery program.

Three ladies standing with lunch trays of food

South Dakota Farm to School Network

The South Dakota Farm to School Network is an open group of individuals and organizations whose work or personal interests align with the components of farm to school. Learn how you or your organization can get involved today!