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
Dementia and Hospice: When Is It Time? by Barbara Karnes, RN purple graphic blk lettering blue circle.jpg

Dementia doesn’t follow the usual signs of approaching death, which can make knowing when it is time for hospice difficult. Let me explain what to look for and what you...

Can You Be “Full Code” in Hospice? What Families Need to Understand blog article by End of Life Educator, Barbara Karnes, RN

Hospice and palliative care are not the same—and understanding that difference matters. If the goal is comfort and a natural death, certain medical interventions no longer fit. Let’s talk about...

When Treatment Stops Working: What Hospice Really Offers by Barbara Karnes, RN, explaining hospice care, comfort, and support as a person approaches the end of life

What do you say to someone to get them to accept hospice? Well, one thing to say after explaining the services hospice offers is to ask what they think will...

How Long Should It Take for Hospice Services To Begin After a Referral?

By the time the family has mustered the courage to call, they are usually at their wit's end. They probably have needed services weeks...