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Hospice of the Red River Valley is a non-profit hospice that provides intensive comfort care to enhance quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Our site shares patient, caregiver and volunteer stories—demonstrating how hospice allows people to live well, and tools and resources about end-of-life and grief.

Caring for YOU During Grief

by Janna Kontz, Grief Specialist What does SELF CARE look like during grief? Truthfully, like everything else in grief, it looks different for everyone. Your grief is your grief and …

 

Journey of Healing and Connection: Reflections from our Children’s Grief Retreat at the Red River Valley Zoo

by: Heather Larson, Grief Specialist Supervisor On June 13th, our grief support team had the privilege of spending part of the day with some amazing kiddos at our first-ever Children’s …

 

Starting Care with Hospice of the Red River Valley: What to Expect

by Hannah Osland, RN, BSN, CHPN Starting hospice care can be a challenging and emotional experience for families. It involves meeting a new healthcare team, learning unfamiliar medical terms, and …

 

Tim Eggebraaten Brings Love of Music to Hospice of the Red River Valley Patients and Families

Tim Eggebraaten has been a devoted Hospice of the Red River Valley (HRRV) volunteer for the past four years. He shares his love for music by singing and playing the …

 

Compassionate Care Across Generations: A Family’s Experience with Hospice of the Red River Valley

Hospice of the Red River Valley (HRRV) takes pride in providing compassionate care to families across generations. Deborah Fredrickson’s grandmother, Lilian Folendorf, and mother, Helen Olson, both received exceptional end-of-life …

 

Dedicated Hospice House Provides Peaceful Experience for Longtime Pastor, Family

Silence. Calm. Peacefulness. When Joel Kangas opened the door to his dying father’s room, he was met with a serene wave of this intangible, irreplaceable ambience. “I’ll never forget that …