Aging is an important process that we all experience. While achieving older age may include some challenges, aging well is an obtainable goal. This is not to suggest that a person will not experience chronic disease or disability. However, tips and tricks are available to reduce the risk of developing disease or disability and improve overall quality of life, even when faced with significant challenges or loss.
July 13, 2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension.
SDSU Extension and NDSU Extension will host an online purposeful retirement book club beginning September 9 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (9:00 a.m. MT) and meeting every other week through November 18.
SDSU Extension provides education and resources for older adults and their families.
June 18, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the next offering of the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop in July.
Aging Mastery program enrollment and participant outcomes report.
Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing workshops offer free, professional writing guidance on a variety of topics, including life story writing, obituaries and family history.
SDSU Extension will host an online wisdom writing workshop on July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT/ 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT.
May 19, 2026
Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.
April 21, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension will host a free webinar series on aging well.
March 18, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the next online offering of the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop on March 31, 2026.