A monthly program for family caregivers where participants develop sustainable self-care behaviors in order to maintain their personal physical and emotional well-being through practicing self-care techniques and accessing local resources. A series of e-mail communications for community partners where they learn about parenting, relationships, family caregiving, finances and well-being so that they can share the […]

For two years Jane worked with a state Extension team to research, co-author, pilot and revise the Planning AHEAD curriculum. Planning AHEAD is a series of 7 sessions for adults where they learn about end-of-life decision making tasks including health care wishes, financial responsibilities, legal requirements and documentation, distribution of personal property, end-of-life care options, […]

In response to ongoing requests from local older adults in isolation, the evidence-based Aging Mastery Program (AMP) was held virtually in January and February 2022. The materials for this ten-part series were provided free to participants through a partnership grant with the National Council on Aging. The highly interactive series focused on: Navigating longer lives […]

The HDR Educator along with the state evaluation specialist and a team of statewide educators developed, piloted and administered anonymous evaluations to determine the outcomes of programming with family caregivers. Locally the evaluation was administered to family caregivers who had participated in the six- part Powerful Tools for Caregivers and the monthly family caregiver education/support […]

In response to older adults in isolation, the Human Development & Relationships (HDR) Educator co-facilitated the evidence-based Aging Mastery Program (AMP) virtually in September and October 2021. The materials for this ten-part series were provided free to participants through a partnership grant with the National Council on Aging. The interactive series focused on: navigating longer […]

Jane Jensen, Human Development and Relationships Educator In response to COVID 19 and family caregivers in social isolation the Human Development & Relationships Educator collaborated with the ADRC and Sharon Richardson Community Hospice to co-facilitate the six-part evidence-based Powerful Tools for Caregivers virtually in August and September. Evaluations found that all participants who had been […]

Jane Jensen, Human Development & Relationships Educator The HDR Educator approached the Washington County Extension HDR Educator to collaborate in facilitating the pilot program Planning AHEAD in May and June of 2021 as part of a statewide effort. Planning AHEAD is a series of virtual sessions for adults where they learned about end-of-life decision-making tasks […]

Jane Jensen, Human Development & Relationship Educator Along with a team of other UW-Madison Extension Life Span educators Jane developed and facilitated a ten-part virtual series. The goal of the series was to connect participants while providing them with tools, resources, and skills during social isolation. The sessions focused on building resiliency, self-care, compassion, developing […]

Jane Jensen, Human Development & Relationship Educator A 10 session virtual series (Aging Mastery Program) for seniors in Wood, Sheboygan, and Central WI counties, (offered twice) where participants develop sustainable behaviors across many dimensions that lead to improved health, stronger economic security, enhanced well-being, and increased societal participation. The program, developed by the National Council […]

Along with a team of Human Development & Relationships Educators working in the Life Span area Jane co-developed and co-facilitated a six-part virtual series focused on lessening isolation and increasing social connections. The series was facilitated in February/March 2021.  The sessions focused on:  cultivating optimism to help us meet challenges with a positive mindset even […]