South Dakota State University Extension will host an informational webinar for individuals and professionals to learn about a program that helps people prepare for future caregiving and end-of-life decisions, and to explore opportunities to bring the program to their own communities.
“Organize This! Explore, Adapt and Implement for Local Impact” is on Sept. 1, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CDT via Zoom. It is free, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register, visit the SDSU Extension Events page and search “organize”.
The Organize This program, developed by SDSU Extension in collaboration with land grant universities in Nebraska and North Dakota, is a 10 month educational experience designed to educate citizens on essential legal concepts and improve organization for future decision-making. It supports individuals as they prepare important information for fiduciaries (a person legally chosen to make medical, financial and personal decisions when an adult cannot) such as financial attorney-in-fact and health care agent, while also addressing the realities of declining health and end of life planning.
“Organize This helps individuals take practical steps to prepare for the future while easing the burden on loved ones,” organizers note. “By training local facilitators, we can expand access to this important program and strengthen community readiness.”
The upcoming webinar will provide:
- An overview of the program’s purpose, structure and key components.
- Insight into how the program supports preparation for caregiving and end of life decisions.
- Highlights of lessons learned from the 2025 pilot and resulting program enhancements.
- Information about facilitator training and resources for local implementation.
Source : sdstate.edu