NDSU Extension and SDSU Extension will host a free online Aging Well Workshop about navigating family estrangement in older adulthood on February 18 at 10:00 a.m. CST (9:00 a.m. MT).
Location
Online via Zoom
Contact
Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist
Aging well is a priority for many older adults and their families. They want practical tools and knowledge to maintain a high quality of life as they age. These workshops will be held in February, March, and April via Zoom, making it easy for anyone with internet access to join. For those without technology, local organizations are invited to host watch parties.
Family relationships are important at every stage of life, but not all family connections stay close over time. Many older adults experience emotional distance or estrangement from adult children, siblings, or other family members – often quietly and without support. This webinar will help participants better understand what family estrangement is, why it happens, and how it can affect emotional health, caregiving, and aging well.
Objectives
- Be able to define family estrangement and understand common reasons why it occurs
- Learn how estrangement can affect emotional well-being, support systems, and caregiving as people age
- Learn supportive ways to respond when someone is experiencing family estrangement
- Increase awareness of how community connections can help support well-being when family ties are strained.
Speaker
Philip Estepp is the Extension Gerontology Specialist with North Dakota State University. His work focuses on aging well and supporting older adults and caregivers through education and community-based programs. Philip works closely with communities across the Dakotas to help people better understand aging-related challenges and to promote practical, research-informed strategies that support health, independence, and quality of life as we age. Philip has a M.S. in counselor education and human development with a background in substance use counseling and behavioral-health care.
Registration
There is no fee to attend, but participants will need to register to receive the Zoom link and reminders. Register once to be signed up for all sessions. All presentations are recorded and can be watched on the SDSU Extension Youtube channel.
