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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.

Heartcast, S2, Episode 2: Gardening & Grieving

In season 2, episode 2 of Heartcast, Connie DeKrey, Hospice of the Red River Valley grief specialist, shares her perspective on the life lessons we can learn through pruning and …

 

middle aged couple looking at cell phone

Making the Call to Hospice: What to Expect in the First Conversation

by Naomi Clark, RN, BSN, CHPN Contemplating care near the end of a person’s life can be emotional and challenging. Many times, conversations about end of life are delayed because …

 

Man's hand on woman's back providing comfort

Who’s Got Your Back? Hospice Chaplain Explains Role of Support Systems

by Pastor Randy Spahr A story I often like to share is about love and support. In the story, a teacher asks her kindergarten class what they’d like to be …

 

Larry Zahradka

Community Relations Specialist Empowers Patients Through Education

Hospice of the Red River Valley provides communities with education about different healthcare plans and options as a way of empowering people to make their own health decisions. As a …

 

Hospice of the Red River Valley nurse talks with a caregiver

Understanding the Four Levels of Hospice Care

by Chelsey Pollert, RN Hospice care helps people live well during life’s final months with intensive, comfort-focused care. It includes pain and symptom management, medication and equipment needs, emotional and …

 

elderly woman sitting in wheelchair holding a tea cup and saucer

Navigating Care: 8 Tips to Help You Decide What is Right for You & Your Loved One

by Robyn Johnson, LSW, CT Taking care of yourself in addition to a declining loved one can be challenging. Caregiving is a labor of love, all-consuming journey, and in many …

 

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