NDSU Extension and SDSU Extension to host free aging well webinar series

North Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota State University Extension are hosting a three-part webinar series designed to help older adults, families and professionals navigate key issues in aging. These workshops are offered as live Zoom webinars.

There will be three presentations: Feb. 18, March 18 and April 15. All presentations start at 10 a.m. CST. They are free to attend, and participants can sign up as an individual viewer or as a watch party host and invite a group to participate. Ideal watch party hosts include Extension county offices, senior centers, libraries and community centers. The webinars are archived for later viewing, but participating in the live webinar allows participants to interact with the presenter.

“Aging well is about being proactive, and this webinar series reflects feedback from the community on topics that matter most while offering timely information that supports health and well-being,” says Philip Estepp, NDSU Extension gerontology specialist in Fargo, North Dakota.

On Feb. 18, Estepp will kick off the 2026 aging well series by presenting “Navigating Family Estrangement in Older Adulthood.” This webinar will explore what family estrangement is, why it happens, its impact on emotional health and caregiving, and ways to offer support and strengthen community connections for adults.

On March 18, Teri Undem will present “Polypharmacy and Deprescribing: Managing Medications for Health and Safety as We Age.” This webinar offers an overview of polypharmacy, the risks of taking multiple medications and how planned deprescribing can improve safety and quality of life for older adults. Undem is the director of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences and a faculty member in the School of Pharmacy within NDSU's College of Health and Human Sciences.

For the final presentation on April 15, Bobbi Thury will present “Beyond the Will: The Decisions, Documents, and People that Shape Your Estate Plan.” This webinar explains key estate planning documents and decision-makers, clarifies fiduciary roles and offers strategies to avoid common mistakes and protect assets. Thury is an attorney at law who practices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

For more information about this workshop or hosting a watch party, contact Estepp at 701-231-6003 or philip.estepp@ndsu.edu.

NDSU Agriculture Communication – Jan. 20, 2026

Source: Philip Estepp, 701-231-6003, philip.estepp@ndsu.edu

Editor: Dominic Erickson, 701-231-5546, dominic.erickson@ndsu.edu