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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We are born, we experience life, and then we die. Each is part of the natural course of life. Some thoughts on the sacredness of our beginnings, our endings, and...

When Death Is Sudden

Sudden death does not follow the usual patterns of dying. One moment a person is alive, and the next they are gone. There is no preparation, no final words, no...

Why “Not Now” Is Still a Decision

Many of us avoid thinking about death, assuming it won’t affect us or our loved ones—until it does. This article explores advance directives, DNRs, and why understanding these choices matters...

When Death Comes Suddenly: What to Expect and How to Offer Comfort

How do we interact with someone dying a sudden death? The same way we would react with someone dying a gradual death.