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.
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. In October, we recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the …
by Jim Sterling, Colonel, USAF, MSC (retired) I enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard when I was 17 years old. After a tour aboard the USCGC Unimak (WHEC 379), I …
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 …
