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 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 …

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 …

by Janel Ruby, LBSW Is there a “normal” way to feel grief? Grief is a normal, natural part of the human experience. Every person grieves a loss in their lifetime—whether …

Corey Knauss has served people his entire life. His passion for caring for people eventually lead him to obtain his registered nurse (RN) degree, which brought him to hospice care. …

As a community relations specialist at Hospice of the Red River Valley, Sue Sorensen is constantly striving to educate, empower and improve the services offered by the organization. Sue works …

by Kristi Ostlund Dr. Debasish Mridha once said, “There is no greater duty in this world than to serve others with deep compassion and love.” We see these words come …