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.
Losing anyone you love is extremely difficult, but it is especially devastating and overwhelming when faced with the loss of a baby. Whether the loss occurs during pregnancy, or after …
For the past 15 years, Kristina Dathe has provided education, comfort and compassion to her patients as a nurse with Hospice of the Red River Valley. In this time, she’s …
Bunnie and Mike Messelt met through unusual circumstances. Their friendship and eventual relationship developed through intense personal loss. Bunnie first met Mike as a volunteer through the Hope Care Ministry …
In episode 9 of Heartcast, Jennifer Messelt, Hospice of the Red River Valley grief specialist, discusses how to talk to children about death and funerals. Click here to learn more …
by Jennifer Messelt, LMSW, LGSW Adults often question how or even if children should be involved when a loved one is dying. What do you tell children? Should kids attend …
by Kriston Wenzel, LBSW, CT “When you discover something that nourishes your soul and brings you joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” – …
