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.
by Robyn Johnson, LSW 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 cases, …
by Staci Metzger, LMSW, LGSW, APHSW-C. We don’t always have the time or privilege of preplanning for our end-of-life arrangements. That’s why it’s a good idea to plan now for …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
