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Real Talk Podcast with Shā

In this interview Shā talks with Barbara Karnes, RN and hospice pioneer. They discuss what the dying process looks like and how to care for someone at the end of...

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Daughterhood The Podcast

Today we discuss how to prepare ourselves and our care partners including how to chose the right hospice, what happens with food and other physical and emotional issues at end...

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Peaceful Exit Podcast

In this episode, Sarah and Barbara talk about how Barbara became a hospice nurse, how she came to write Gone From My Sight, The Dying Process, and what hospice looked like...

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Redefining Aging Podcast

We're all getting older, and as we age, we want to pursue vibrant, healthy lifestyles. So what does that look like? How do we navigate the financial, medical, social, and...

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Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast

Most people run away from the topics of death and dying but Registered Nurse and family caregiver Barbara Karnes runs toward it. She’s a quoted expert in many national media...

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Aging, Angst & Alleluias Podcast

Barbara says dementia at end of life and how the the disease "doesn't play by the rules" when it comes to the dying process.  Decreased eating and drinking, pain medications, and...

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The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Barbara Karnes, author of the iconic hospice guide “the little blue book” Gone from My Sight, talks with Jerry and Helen about ritual, self care wisdom, and thriving as end...

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Fading Memories Podcast

People with dementia are at risk of receiving inadequate care because they cannot say what they want. Maintaining your verbal and non-verbal communication is essential. Be aware of their eating...

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Mission Hospice Community Conversation

As part of our community education program, Mission Hospice hosted a community conversation with award-winning nurse and end-of-life educator Barbara Karnes, RN. Barbara has been providing clear, easy to understand,...

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Let's Talk Death Podcast

In this episode, Barbara shares an experience from when she was a 16-year-old nurse’s aide asked to sit with someone dying. Terrified to do so, she was told to let...

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Culturally Taboo Treatments

Barbara Karnes, R.N., end-of-life specialist and author, takes questions from listeners, Facebook, and other platforms and provides answers in a way each of us can understand.

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Grief at the End-of-Life

Author and end-of-life expert Barbara Karnes, R.N. joins Dr. Michael Fratkin to discuss compassionate palliative care in rural areas.  Listen Here... Related Product is My Friend, I Care: The Grief Experience ...

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Journal of Health and Design

Barbara Karnes, RN internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. July 1, 2020 Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally...

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End Of Life Issues During Covid-19

Open to Hope Do you have a family member who has recently died? Due to visitation restrictions, sheltering in, and social distancing bereaved families are experiencing isolation and loneliness. Barbara...

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Life Matters

After seeing "New Rule For End of Life Care" at the Awareness Festival, Joni Yung sought out Barbara Karnes, RN to be a guest on her Podcast to talk about...

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Gratitude Moment of the Day #5

This week we're celebrating our 2nd anniversary. As part of the celebration Helen and Jerry are sharing some of their gratitude moments each day this week.Today, Jerry offers his gratitude to...

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Dying 101

Dying from the coronavirus is considered a gradual death (due to disease), but it can happen rapidly. There is a process that occurs with gradual death. Certain things happen at...

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NPR: On Learning How To Die

Longtime hospice nurse Barbara Karnes, for instance, advises those approaching their deaths to not put things off until a day or hour when they are feeling better. Assume, she suggests,...

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Hospice of Southern Maine

Hospice of Southern Maine Death Expert Barbara Karnes, RN Talks with Hospice of Southern Maine About Self Care During Covid-19 May 22, 2020 An on-line, live conversation with Barbara Karnes...

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