Planning AHEAD
Planning AHEAD
A 7-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one.
What is Planning AHEAD?
Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place.
This program and workbook were designed for residents in Wisconsin and is specific to Wisconsin law. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, please refer to your state’s laws around Advanced Medical and Legal Directives, and Estate Planning.
What topics are covered during the course of the program?
- Getting Started
- Handling Financial Changes
- Choices in End-of-Life Care
- Advance Medical and Legal Directives
- Final Wishes
- Estate Planning
- Understanding Grief
Who should attend the Planning AHEAD program?
Anyone that is interested in planning for the end of life to make things easier for family members, have lost a loved one, are in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition.
Please reach out to Jenny Abel (jenny.abel@wisc.edu) or Sara Richie (sara.richie@wisc.edu) for more information.
