Something to Think About: a blog on end of life

dying process
For That Person, We Will Grieve article by End of Life Expert, Barbara Karnes, RN

For That Person, We Will Grieve

Hospice was perfect for them. Charles had a life threatening illness, had refused further treatment, and they were alone. We were there to give them support and guidance. Charles and...

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FOUR “NAUGHTIES” FOR END OF LIFE article by End of Life Expert, Barbara Karnes, RN

FOUR “NAUGHTIES” FOR END OF LIFE

Keeping Secrets: “Don’t tell mom.” Don’t say that she could die.” Don’t talk to her about “sad” things.” “Pretend everything is going to be alright.”  Mom lives inside of her body....

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DYING SCARED article by End of Life Expert, Barbara Karnes, RN

Dying Scared

I get a lot of letters like the one I’ve edited below. We, as a culture, are so unprepared for witnessing a death. We have no accurate role models. We...

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