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When Rick Sanders first learned his kidneys were failing, the recommended treatment was dialysis. Having watched his brother endure the process, Rick wasn’t sure he wanted to follow that path. “The last thing I wanted to do is spend the rest of my life wandering around hospitals,” he said. Instead, with the encouragement of his…
Hospice care is a specialized set of services designed specifically for individuals with late-stage illnesses and their loved ones, encompassing medical, emotional, spiritual and grief support. Despite its many advantages, for both patients and their families, hospice is often misunderstood. Sometimes, hospice care is never offered, and other times, an individual or family is reluctant…
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 physical symptoms experienced after a death can be attributed to normal grief. However, this is not always the case. It is important to understand the…
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, that’s new too. No matter the age, the loss can evoke feelings of sadness, helplessness and even anger. But for children in particular, the loss…
“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 many others.” Diane Schilling touched countless lives with her kindness, radiant smile and musical talents. Whether with family, friends or strangers, her warm presence comforted…
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 a decade. Her journey into volunteering with HIA Hospice, formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley, began unexpectedly, sparked by her involvement in community activities.…
”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 Linda, a Hospice of the Red River Valley patient. Lloyd and Linda were married right out of high school in 1974 and brought a balance…
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 malformation of the brainstem and was cared for by Hospice at home with his parents and two brothers. Pat and Larry were grateful to be…
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 empathy and love for helping people. In 2016, she ventured into hospice care, where she discovered the value of providing in-home assistance and personalized care…
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 playing the guitar for those under our care. Tim’s fondness for music dates back to his childhood. Tim stated, “My parents said that I was…