Over the next 20 years, the number of adults over the age of 65 will increase dramatically. SDSU Extension is devoted to providing programing to equip South Dakota communities to meet the opportunities and challenges of an aging population.
Topics
Aging in Place
Resources to help older adults stay in their home and community for as long as they choose.
Aging Well
Build habits to maintain physical, mental, and social wellbeing, even when faced with difficulty or chronic disease.
Family Caregiving
Topics for people providing care and support to a person with complicated or chronic medical conditions or facing end-of-life decline.
Life Planning
Envision the future, establish goals and take steps to achieve the future you want for you and your family.
Featured Resources
Housing Across the Life Span: Consumer knowledge, preferences, and barriers
The goal of this study was to understand perceptions of aging in place and identify next steps to remove barriers to successful aging in place.
A Profile of Older South Dakotans
The increase in the number of older people (65+) in South Dakota is arguably one of the most significant social changes of our time.
Aging Gracefully Expo - Planning Guide for Remote Locations
This guide includes expectations, planning timeline, checklist, evaluation tools, and other items to help with preparation for hosting the Aging Gracefully Expo in your community.
Upcoming Events
Adult Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training
One in five Americans has a mental illness, but many are reluctant to seek help or might not know where to turn for care.
Onward in October: Virtual Self-Care Series
Join SDSU Extension Health & Wellness Specialists for a weekly self-care opportunity during the month of October.
Adult Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training
One in five Americans has a mental illness, but many are reluctant to seek help or might not know where to turn for care.
Related Content
SDSU Extension Launches Toolkit to Help Teach Older Adults New Technology Skills
September 29, 2020
SDSU Extension has developed the TeachSD Toolkit which provides educational videos and instructional guides to assist individuals and organizations seeking to help older adults learn new technology skills.
Teaching Adults Technology
The TeachSD toolkit includes three videos, an implementation guide, and a technology trainer orientation guide. These materials are designed to help individuals and communities develop an intergenerational technology training program in their community.
Prevent Falls and Maximize Quality of Life for Older South Dakotans
September 08, 2020
Falls Prevention Awareness Week, held September 21-25, 2020, is an opportunity to raise awareness about how to prevent falls among older adults.