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Hospice Pioneer, Barbara Karnes, RN has updated her classic book, THE FINAL ACT OF LIVING, Reflections of a Long Time Hospice Nurse

Here is the updated version of my book "The Final Act of Living". I wrote a new preface, but the timeless material has stayed the same. This book is written...

"Mom is Dying And She Hasn't Eaten" vlog by Barbara Karnes, RN

There is a normal, natural way that people die. When a person begins reducing their food and water intake families can be alarmed. But this is normal. The body no...

End of Life Expert, Barbara Karnes, RN speaks to the idea of hydration with the dying...

End of life expert, Barbara Karnes, RN speaks to the idea of hydration and dehydration with the dying...

"My mother has stopped eating. Why isn't the hospice staff making my mother eat?" a video blog by end of life expert, Barbara Karnes, Rn

I was asked a question from a woman whose mother is on hospice care and I thought I would share my response. The question was "My mother has stopped eating....