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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Why the Last Moments of Life Can Look Distressing article by Barbara Karnes, RN mauve graphic, blue circle black script

Watching someone die can be frightening, especially if you don't know what the normal process looks like. Let me explain why the last moments of life often look different than...

The Quiet Work of Old Age

Eating less. Sleeping more. Turning inward. What if this is the quiet work of old age?

The Circle of Life: How Birth and Death Mirror One Another

Just as there are short labors and long labors in birth, there are short and long transitions at the end of life. Recognizing these parallels can help families worry less...

How The Body Prepares to Die

Our body is programmed to die. We are born. We experience, and then we die...