Planning AHEAD program offered Clark, Marathon & Wood Counties

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. Planning AHEAD is a class from UW-Madison Division of Extension, created to address most aspects of end-of-life planning. In 1-hour in person classes, Extension Educators guide participants through examining heath 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 the above. The program is designed both for those of all ages who want to prepare for their own passing or are in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition. This course features a planning workbook to help organize the tasks and documents associated with end-oflife decisions.

Clark, Marathon and Wood County residents are invited to attend this free inperson course facilitated by Crystal Walters, Human Development and Relationships educator for UW-Extension Clark County in partnership with Life Tributes Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Spencer. Classes will be held on Wednesday Evenings in September (September 3, 10, 17, 24) and October (October 1, 8,15) from 5:00- 6:00 p.m. at Life Tributes Funeral Home & Cremation Services located at 901 South LaSalle St. Spencer, WI 54479. Register by calling Clark County UW-Extension at 715-7435121.

Questions can be sent to crystal.walters@ wisc.edu or please call 715-743-5121 for more information about Planning AHEAD or to register. Check out the program website at https://aging.extension. wisc.edu/programs/planning-ahead/