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Hands holding a copy of the book, “Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness And Meaning to Your Retirement” at a wood table with a cup of coffee and a pair of reading glasses nearby.

SDSU Extension, NDSU Extension to host book club about purposeful retirement

August 02, 2024

The Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club will meet online via Zoom every other Wednesday for six sessions. Sessions are at 10 a.m. CDT/9 a.m. MT, starting on Sept. 11, 2024.

Group of older adults practicing tai chi

Tai Chi

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

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SDSU Extension hosts new Aging Mastery workshop for older adults

August 12, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new workshop in the Aging Mastery program for older adults.

Eric Berg, professor of animal science at NDSU, giving a presentation

Eating Like a Pig is Healthy

On Thursday, February 25, 2016, Dr. Eric Berg gave a presentation at South Dakota State University on “Eating Like a Pig: The Role of Meat in the Human Diet” as part of the University’s Speakers series.

Two older adults holding hands while walking.

Fall Prevention

SDSU Extension wants to help you avoid the chance of a life-changing fall. We offer a variety of evidence-based, community led, health education workshops to help you address factors that contribute to fall risk.

Older woman and her granddaughter smiling while they pose for a picture.

Dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term to refer to cognitive impairment of various types that interfere with a person’s day-to-day function. Researchers project that half of the adults over the age of 85 will be impacted by some form of dementia.

Group of men playing a board game outside.

The Emotional Challenges of Relocating

Our home is the physical embodiment of our memories. Unfortunately, our home is not always the best place for us to remain as we reach advanced age.

Two older men walking in a garden.

The Importance of Reminiscing

Reminiscence involves sharing thoughts and feelings of one’s experiences to recall and reflect upon important events within one’s life. The ability to recall and reflect helps older adults remember who they used to be in order to help them define their identity in the current moment.

An older man wearing hiking boots standing on a rock.

Fitness Over 50

We can benefit from physical activity at any age. Physical fitness decreases our risk of hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some cancers.

A small group of children at daycare.

Choosing the Right Child Care

Finding a place/provider that will help be a “second parent” and have a major impact on raising your child can be frustrating and challenging at times. I want to give you a few steps to use when starting the search and offer resources to help find quality childcare for your child.