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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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What I Learned About Dying While Caring for My Husband

What I Learned About Dying While Caring for My Husband

Saying Goodbye at the Bedside

Saying Goodbye at the Bedside

What If I’m Angry at My Dying Parent?

What If I’m Angry at My Dying Parent?

Barbara Karnes, RN, shares ways to navigate grief during the holidays by openly acknowledging loss, honoring memories, and including loved ones who have died in family traditions.

Grief And The Holidays

GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS I posted this blog article last year about this time and am reposting it for this year’s holidays. In our grief any holiday celebration tends to...

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Why Morphine Is Used When Someone Is Dying by Barbara Karnes, RN mustard graphic with blue circle

Why Morphine Is Used When Someone Is Dying

Morphine is one of the most misunderstood medications in end-of-life care. Let me explain when it is used, how it relieves pain, and why its purpose is always comfort—not to...

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Barbara Karnes, RN, explains personality changes as death approaches and how caregivers can respond with understanding, acceptance, and presence.

Personality Changes As We Approach Death

People with unpleasant personalities while living will still have unpleasant personalities while dying. It is just that the closer to death they get, the less energy they will have to...

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NHPCO Hospice Innovator, Barbara Karnes, RN explains Terminal Restlessness.

What is Terminal Restlessness?

Terminal restlessness is a medical term for the restlessness and agitation that often begins one to three weeks before death from disease. The restlessness shows itself by random body movements,...

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