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 Kelly Haneca, RN, CHPN Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life during the last months of life. Hospice care helps people live comfortably and with a sense …
Patricia (Jean) Nelson’s granddaughter introduced her to others as her “grandma who lives in the woods.” Jean wore the distinction with pride. After all, she loved her idyllic remote cabin …
by Janna Benson Kontz, MDiv Grief never takes a break—no matter the time of year or special occasion. Once grief is a part of your life, it’s a constant companion. …
When a friend or family member loses someone they love, it’s natural to want to comfort them in some way. Attending a memorial service, wake or funeral is very meaningful. …
Jack Sunday leans back at his dining room table, hands behind his head. The laughs come readily as he shares stories of his late wife Jane Reff. The cherished memories …
In episode 11 of Heartcast, Staci Metzger, Hospice of the Red River Valley lead social worker, discusses the hospice care veteran benefit available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs …
