Many people wish to arrange their affairs to live well in their later years, and ensure that their end-of-life plans follow their wishes. Still, it is something that many people find challenging. Planning AHEAD is a new online class from UW-Madison Division of Extension, created to address most aspects of end-of-life planning. In one-hour online classes, Extension Educators guide participants through examining health care wishes, financial responsibilities, legal requirements and documentation, distribution of personal property, end-of-life decisions, dealing with grief, and the emotional ramifications of all of the above. The program is designed both for those who want to prepare for their own passing, to make things easier for family members, and for those who have, or are in the process of, losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition. This course features an online planning workbook to help organize the tasks and documents associated with end-of-life decisions. By working through these sessions, participants find that the financial, healthcare, and other decisions don’t feel so overwhelming. Clark County residents are invited to join Planning AHEAD, a free In-Person course facilitated by Crystal Walters, Clark County HDRI Educator for UW-Madison Division of Extension. Registration is now available by calling Clark County Extension at (715)743-5121.

Classes in Owen are Mondays, starting September 9 through October 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Owen Community Center (112 E 5^th Street, Owen). Classes in Neillsville are Fridays, starting September 13 through October 25 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Clark County Courthouse Auditorium (517 Court Street, Room 101 Neillsville).

Questions can be sent to crystal.walters@wisc.edu or please call 715-743-5126 for more information about Planning AHEAD. Check out the program website at https://aging.extension.wisc.edu/programs/planning-ahead/.