After a 40 year hospice career, Barbara Karnes knows a thing or two about end of life care. Today’s special episode is part 3 of our 4 part series in honor of National Family Caregivers Month and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Barbara calls her introduction to working with the dying “divine intervention” that occurred because of a random connection with a hospice worker. She spent years working at the bedside, eventually moving into administrative positions and management. As a hospice educator, she supports family caregivers and end of life workers alike.
Highlights from Barbara’s interview include:
- A snapshot of Barbara’s advance care plan and why she thinks goodbyes are important
- Her recognition of how hard it was to balance work life and family life as a young mother
- How Barbara sees hospice work as a privilege
Connect with Barbara Karnes:
Shop her products: bkbooks.com
Email: barbara@bkbooks.com
Thank you to our series sponsor The Death Deck!
Website: thedeathdeck.com
Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.
Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer
Website: theheartofhospice.com
Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com
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