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.
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 provides education and resources for older adults and their families.
SDSU Extension will host an Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing Workshop webinar on October 9, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT). The webinar, led by instructor Molly Barari, Ed.D., will cover strategies for ancestor writing.
SDSU Extension and NDSU Extension will host an online purposeful retirement book club beginning September 3 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (9:00 a.m. MT) and meeting every other week through November 12.
August 22, 2025
Registration is open for the Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension.
SDSU Extension will host an Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing Workshop webinar on September 27, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT).
August 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new workshop in the Aging Mastery program for older adults.
The Aging Mastery Program offers a framework of creating and fulfilling purposeful retirement by guiding participants toward a healthier lifestyle, stronger social connections and increased civic engagement.
SDSU Extension will host an Aging Mastery virtual workshop series on Tuesday and Thursday from September 2 through October 2, 2025. The workshops will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. CDT.
July 24, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce that the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop is now available through a virtual platform for the first time.