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Where Can Family Caregivers Turn for Help?
Family caregivers often find they do not know where to turn for help and support during their caregiving journey. The following resources provide information and organizations that may be useful to anyone who is a family caregiver.
Four Advance Care Planning Conversations
This information will help you understand the four advance care planning conversations you need to have about decisions you are asking others to make at the end of your life.
Long-Term Care Planning
From assisted living to home health, learn some important tips for deciding which long-term care options best fit the needs and budget of your loved ones in their later years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beef to School in South Dakota
This FAQ resource provides responses to commonly asked questions about serving beef in South Dakota (SD) child nutrition programs (CNPs). Both requirements and recommendations are provided.
Thriving in the Cold: How Northern Cultures Build Community to Combat Winter Isolation
Whether it's sharing a meal, enjoying the outdoors, or simply staying in touch, winter is an opportunity to foster connections and build resilience in South Dakota communities.
A Healthy Farm Needs a Healthy Farmer
Farm safety encompasses the health and safety of farmers, farm workers, and their families, and it is very important to farmers and ranchers across our state.
Dakota Food Rx and high tunnel research support local producers
September 25, 2024
SDSU Extension has supported the growing local foods movement for more than 20 years. This year, those efforts have included a pilot produce prescription program and expanded high tunnel research.
SDSU Extension launches new programs for older adults during Falls Prevention Awareness Week
September 22, 2024
Enhance Fitness and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention will join SDSU Extension’s existing physical activity program, Walk with Ease. As part of a national outreach campaign, SDSU Extension is partnering with the National Council on Aging and the South Dakota Fall Prevention Coalition to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week from Sept. 23-27, 2024.
SDSU Extension encouraging physical activity with virtual Walktober event
September 16, 2024
Participants will track their minutes of activity daily from Oct. 1 to 31 and submit their totals after the event ends. Prizes will be awarded to those who log the most. Registration is required to be eligible for prizes.
SDSU Extension hosts free life story writing workshops via Zoom
September 06, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota Humanities Scholar Molly Barari will host a creative life story writing workshop for genealogy lovers.