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.

We love sharing helpful info on our blog.

About the BK Team
Our Personality Will Affect Our Dying Process

We cannot put a number on how long someone has to live. There are so many factors that affect the time of our gradual death that the closest anyone can...

Caregiving Is Love

In those last five months I tried for us to live in the present, to build good memories, to love, give and live in the moment...

What Does Teaching End of Life Care Look Like?

I’ve always said I can teach anyone how to take care of someone who is dying, the physical, communication, supportive skills. It is the interpersonal, empathy, and heart skills that...

End of Life Doula Training- Finding The Right Fit

Since at this time there are no “standards of practice” or even standards for the content given in end of life training, think about what you are looking to provide....

Whimpers and Tears of the Actively Dying by Barbara Karnes RN

Families often replay the final moments of a loved one’s life, searching for meaning in every sound, expression, or tear. Drawing from being at the bedside of hundreds of deaths,...

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