Something to Think About

a blog on end of life

Barbara Karnes Books team members Julia, Danny, Barbara Karnes, Cher, and Jacquelyn providing trusted end-of-life education, hospice resources, and caregiver support.

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About the BK Team
There are only two ways to die, a blog by Barbara Karnes, RN

Death is part of life, but few of us understand that it generally happens in one of two ways: gradually or suddenly. Knowing the difference can help us better care...

We Die As We’ve Lived: The Personality of Dying

After being present at so many deaths, I’ve come to believe that we die the way we’ve lived. Our personality doesn’t change because we’re dying. Dying is the last part...

This list is a gift for those you will leave behind...

This is a guide all would be wise to complete now (and regularly update) before the information is needed. It is a gift to those left behind...

“Should we tell parents what their dying child is saying?”

We, as a people, are never truly prepared for death but with guidance, honestly, and gentleness we, as caregivers for those people, can ease the fear and uncertainty most bring to the...