Something to Think About: a blog on end of life

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Dying Without Faith? Barbara Karnes, RN

Dying Without Faith?

We die the way we have lived and there are few death bed conversions. Facing the end of our life does make us look at life and its meanings, but...

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Grieving for Grandma article by American Hospice Pioneer, Barbara Karnes, RN

Grieving for Grandma

...Children and their grieving process is affected by their age and their maturity level.  We all grieve, no matter our age, but our understanding of this normal life experience varies...

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When To Use The Books: Barbara Karnes, RN

When To Use The Books

Barbara, People have asked me when and how I can offer others your booklets. With anyone, an acquaintance or close friend, you can always just say, “I have some materials...

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Shhhh…Don't tell Grandma! Barbara Karnes, RN

Shhhh…Don't tell Grandma!

Don’t tell Grandma. There has been many a time when I did a hospice assessment and a family member has said to me “Don’t tell Grandma she can’t be fixed....

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Barbara Karnes, RN speaks to the question,

Dying Soon After A Spouse

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...

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The Only Survivor: Barbara Karnes, RN

When You're The Only Survivor

Having friends, interacting with others, is an important part of that living. Even introverts need one or two people with whom to relate. I don’t know how old you are,...

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Do No Harm

QUESTION: I would like to know if my mother died at home, could we wash and care for her, and dress her for bed? Can a person have family come...

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