Something to Think About

Family often is not present when a death happens.  A good death can happen at home; however, with family present.  Hospice support can be an important part of that care.

Aside from having a great conversation with two special women we talked about how Help Text came to be, why I joined the team and how it helps support grievers and caregivers.

In this episode I welcome back my recurring guest Barbara Karnes who is a hospice nurse, international speaker, and author of the books Gone From My Sight: The Dying Experience and By Your Side: A...

Today's conversation with Barbara Karnes is to announce her new book, "By Your Side," (A Guide for Caring for the Dying at Home) and the discussion of how vital End of Life...

This podcast is all about the role of being a caregiver: what situations put us in this role, who is finding themselves doing the bulk of caregiving, why does caregiving...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show with TJ & Taj Jackson we welcome special guest, Barbara Karnes, RN. If it has to do with death and dying,...

Hosted by Susan Barber, this discussion covers care for the dying, hospice care and end of life doulas.

My favorite guest Barbara Karnes, RN is back for another episode where we talk about issues in hospice care. Barbara is an internationally recognized speaker and expert on end-of-life care. She is...

Today, Amy talks to Barbara about how to train and retain our hospice staff. 

Can you share with me a little bit more about the doula role and where you can learn more about it and find out if you have any in your...

Learn about the basics of hospice care, when to consider it, how to talk about it with others, and what to expect during the dying process.  Listen here.

Barbara Karnes, RN and I move into talking about some harder questions that come up in the end-of-life arena, including: When someone is reluctant to have a conversation about the...

How can we better understand the process of gradual death, and how can we benefit from “the gift of time” that is a gradual death? How can “gentle education” help...

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...

 This conversation holds so many jewels that are beneficial for all of us to hear. From what death asks of us to how to be there for ourselves and family...

 If it has to do with death and dying, we’re talking about it. With me today is the wonderful multi-award winner Barbara Karnes, a nurse, author and extraordinary end-of-life educator....

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...

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...

Barbara Karnes is an American Hospice Pioneer. She offers compassion as explains the process of dying (Pt.1) She sat by the bedside of many patients who were at the end...

End of Life Expert and Hospice Pioneer, Barbara Karnes, RN answers questions from death care workers at Interim HealthCare, San Diego, CA. Barbara explains how to care for the dying, how the...

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,...