By Mary Lou Dahms My husband and I recently attended the wedding of the daughter of some very good friends. As with many occasions of this nature, you end up meeting someone new. After the name exchange, there is most likely the question, “And what do you do?” At this particular event, when I introduced [...]

By Cheryl Melbye Hospice of the Red River Valley has had a special place in my heart for years, as I’ve listened to countless stories of lives that have been touched through the care and comfort of this special organization. And as a person who became acquainted with grief at a young age, with the [...]

By Janine Hanson, LPN For many health care providers working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and other environments, beginning a conversation about hospice care with a resident, patient or family member can be extremely difficult. Yet, as a trusted source of information, you can play an important role in ensuring patients are informed about—and [...]

By Lisa Dahlen “Don’t worry so much, everything will be fine.” “You’re overreacting.” “You have other things to worry about. There’s nothing we can do, anyway.” Do these statements sound familiar? When you’re concerned for a family member nearing the end of life, you may sometimes feel your concerns are dismissed by others. Or, perhaps it [...]