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.
SDSU Extension will host an online wisdom writing workshop over Zoom on September 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT.
July 15, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is proud to announce it is partnering with Spearfish Senior Center to present the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop, a dynamic event that encourages older people to explore the wisdom they have gained.
April 04, 2025
Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.
Self-care is so essential for all individuals, young and old, to partake in regularly. Often, self-care gets placed on the back burners during our regular daily lives with our jam-packed schedules.
September 06, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota Humanities Scholar Molly Barari will host a creative life story writing workshop for genealogy lovers.
Children, older adults, and anyone with arthritis or other physical disabilities can benefit from ergonomic gardening tools, which are lightweight, easy-to-hold, and comfortable to grip!
Walking is inexpensive, safe, easy, and a great way to get the physical activity needed to obtain health benefits.
Stress affects everyone. Stress is your body’s response to a real or perceived harmful situation.
Effective stress management techniques can help you approach managing your stress in a healthy manner, such as practicing good time management, having realistic expectations, practicing relaxation techniques, or becoming more physically active.
June 25, 2024
The next obituary writing workshop is on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT/ noon to 2 p.m. CDT online via Zoom. It is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “heirlooms”.