University of Wisconsin-Madison
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that
guides participants through the topics to help people with tasks and decisions associated with end-of-life. This course features a free workbook.
Please register at: https://go.wisc.edu/2509pv by Monday, March 25th.
Connection information will be sent to registered participants. Space is limited.
The Great Lakes ROTA, a collaboration of six midwestern states, is proud to offer a series of webinars around opioid treatment and recovery in the upcoming year. These webinars will be hosted by professionals in the harm reduction and opioid treatment field. Find out more and complete your registration below. Please help us learn more […]
Let’s talk Food Safety! As fall gatherings approach, a few simple steps will not only ease your holiday fears, but will ensure a delicious and a safe meal for you, your family, and your friends. This information may help you prepare your special meal.
Caring Better & Braver: Caregiving is both a joy and a challenge. Most of the time, we don’t see ourselves as “caregivers”. Instead we identify as the wife, husband, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, friend or neighbor. Suddenly you realize that you’ve become a caregiver and it’s a real job – often unpaid. Millions of people […]
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- If you’re a parent in need of child care, you know how difficult it is to find and to afford. La Crosse County alone has lost more than 350 child care businesses in the last two decades. This is not a new problem, but one the pandemic brought to the forefront. […]
How to Determine Spoilage in Home-Canned Goods Spoilage in home-canned food does happen. Make sure you examine your jars carefully before serving food from them to your family, friends or pets. There are definite signs to look for, but always keep in mind that botulism can be undetectable in home-canned foods. Even a small taste […]
As the holiday season approaches and the weather gets colder, it may be more difficult to connect with people we care about. With the COVID-19 pandemic, this holiday season will look different for many Wisconsin families and we may experience grief and loss. Whether we’ve lost a loved one, we’re missing out on seeing family members, or we miss the normalcy or traditions, coping with these feelings can be challenging.
You can bring your Pressure Canning Lid to the Extension La Crosse County Office to be inspected and testing for safety and accuracy.
Local Nonprofit Leaders, With the current COVID-19 pandemic, communities are reliant on the essential services provided by many of Wisconsin’s nonprofit organizations. Many nonprofits are experiencing increased demands. At the same time, other nonprofits are experiencing a different reality. Extension is working with a number of partners to better understand how the nonprofit sector is […]
During times of struggle, we question whether wellbeing or joy or happiness is important – right now, wellbeing is even more important so we can stay healthy, be resilient in times of change, and help our struggles feel manageable. How do we build this resilience, while being compassionate? Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator at Extension tells us how we can do this.
Our kids, like us, are living through something none of us has ever experienced before. And while we are all more anxious, nervous, scared, and frustrated, our kids are too. Having real conversations with our kids can help them share their feelings, understand what is going on (at an age appropriate level), and give them the opportunity to help and cope.
Not only is it important to keep your body healthy, it is also important to keep your mind healthy. The social distancing has had an effect on our mental health. This great poster (in English and Spanish!) from Give an Hour is all about Healthy Habits for Emotional Well-being.
