Something to Think About

a blog on end of life

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About the BK Team
NHPCO Hospice Innovator, Barbara Karnes, RN speaks to those who are living with cancer that can't be fixed. The dying may not want to talk about death. www.bkbooks.com

We often think because a person is facing the end of their life we have to do whatever they want us to, regardless of how it affects us. We treat...

Barbara Karnes, RN speaks to the question, "Do people really die of a broken heart?"

I know “dying of a broken heart” is used frequently when death comes as a result of a tragic life event. I’m not sure that is actually why the person...

American Hospice Pioneer, Barbara Karnes, RN writes ideas for best practices for new hospice nurses as they care for the dying. www.bkbooks.com

If you teach your families well about the approaching end of life there will be no problems with them understanding the labor of dying. Having someone you care about dying is...

Uncomfortable Using the Word Hospice

Timing of the “hospice” talk is important as well as having an end of life talk before having the hospice talk. 

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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