Ted Talks are inspiring, thought-provoking, educational and just plain enjoyable!  At least once a month we will post Ted Talks we think will be interesting, motivating, moving or fun.  This month, in observance of Thanksgiving, the Ted Talk is by Brene Brown, speaking about joy and gratitude.

You can also check out this great article on the Benefits of Practicing Gratitude!

Do you wonder what to say to someone who’s grieving?  The following links will help you identify the most effective ways to speak to those grieving loss in their life and what not to say and why.

What’s Your Grief? 64 of the Worst Things Ever Said to a Griever
What’s Your Grief? 64 of the Best Things Ever Said to a Griever

Keepsakes is a new Life Legacy and Bereavement program  Hospice is pleased to bring to all residents of St. Lawrence County. Through this easy-to-use, web-based program, you and your loved ones can create and share life stories and experiences for future generations, record and deliver video messages to loved ones now or in the future, and stay in touch or leave words of encouragement with message boards.

Keepsakes is a free service that we hope will bring peace, comfort and support while encouraging families to have conversations around end-of-life issues.

The program will launch during November 2018, National Hospice Month, so check back here to find out how you and your family can begin using Keepsakes!

Many thanks to Barbara Lashua for sharing her family’s experience with Hospice!