Heart to Heart: Hospice Staff a Precious Aid to a Patient
Mark Twain once said, “Praise is well, compliment is well, but affection—that is the last and final and most precious reward that any man can win, whether by character or …
Striking the Right Chord with a Dream Come True
On a rural farm in Ulen, Minn., a long-sought-after dream came true for Sonny, Hospice of the Red River Valley patient, when he received a phone call from Nashville, Tenn. …
Enjoying the Comforts of Home with Hospice
When Marjorie Wright of Gwinner, N.D., received a serious diagnosis, she immediately knew she wanted the best care available. Without hesitation, she requested hospice care and was delighted to stay, and be well cared for, right in her home.
Providing Care No Matter Where You Call Home
For most people, calling Hospice to care for a loved one is a decision fraught with emotion. For Loretta Olson, it was a decision she faced twice in one year. …
Fear of the Unknown
After fighting lung cancer with aggressive and trial treatments, there came a point when Phil Hanson stopped and asked the critical question, “Shouldn’t I be on hospice care?”
The Circle of Life
Sheri Felt’s brain cancer returned 20 years after her first battle with cancer. She approached her terminal diagnosis with strength, humor and appreciation for every minute she had with her children.
