Grief vs. Depression: What You Need to Know and When to Seek Help
It is not uncommon for people to question whether they or someone they know is depressed after the death of a loved one. For most people, the emotional, mental and […]
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Children’s Understanding of Death: Developmental Guidelines
From the very moment we enter this world, we are exposed to new people, things and experiences. Life is new—every day. And for most of us, when life is lost, […]
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Finding Comfort in Care: The Schilling Family’s Journey with Hospice
“My mom Diane was truly the heartbeat of our family,” said Cary Schilling, reminiscing on memories of his mother. “She just made everyday life better for me, as well as […]
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Jean Limvere – Bringing Comfort through Creativity
Jean Limvere has always been driven by a spirit of service and creativity. With a background in education and childcare, Jean raised four children while teaching elementary school for over […]
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A Love Story of Strength and Support: Lloyd and Linda’s Journey with Hospice Care
”She was a special lady. The fact that she married me was special,” expressed Lloyd Stoll as he reminisced on the 50-year-long love story he shared with his late wife […]
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A Holiday at Home
Steven’s Story At three years old, Pat and Larry Kerian’s son Steven was one of Hospice of the Red River Valley’s first pediatric patients in 1991. Steven had an AV […]
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Get to Know Melissa Fofana: A Nurse Practitioner with a Passion for Personalized Care
Melissa Fofana is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a background in nursing and experience in hospice care. Her journey from specialized wound care to pediatrics and NICU has shaped her […]
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Tim Eggebraaten Brings Love of Music to Hospice Patients and Families
Tim Eggebraaten has been a devoted Hospice of the Red River Valley, now HIA Hospice, volunteer for the past four years. He shares his love for music by singing and […]
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Compassionate Care Across Generations: A Family’s Experience with Hospice of the Red River Valley
Hospice of the Red River Valley (HRRV) takes pride in providing compassionate care to families across generations. Deborah Fredrickson’s grandmother, Lilian Folendorf, and mother, Helen Olson, both received exceptional end-of-life […]
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The Role of Nutrition & Hydration at the End of Life
Nutrition and hydration are important in our lives from the time we take our first breaths. Our culture places a significant emphasis on food and drink. Providing something to eat […]