Happier at Home: Helping the sick feel 'seen'

Those dealing with long-term illness often deal with loneliness. A few simple steps from others can help the sick feel 'seen' despite their illness.

Deb Bernacki, CEO of Happier at Home, joined us on Good Day Rochester, with some of the ways you can encourage a loved one during an illness.

• ISeeU Blankets
• Physical touch
• Listening to Fears
• Asking about their life
• Placing photos of the patient (with family) before they were sick
• Smiling, saying hello