Nutrition 101: How Eating Habits Change at the End-of-Life
Every Hospice employee working with patients and families at the end of life needs to be comfortable and knowledgeable about nutrition.
The Signs of Approaching Death with Dementia
End-of-life care is a critical part of client-centered care. Learn the three signs of when your clients are approaching death.
Oxygen at End of Life-Who Does It Comfort?
Does oxygen do what you think it does for your hospice patients? Learn more about what oxygen actually accomplishes as patients approach death.
Let’s Talk Poop–Bowel Movements and End of Life Care
It's something we all do. Learn more about bowel movements at the end of life.
End-of-Life Expert Barbara Karnes Explains How to Handle Family Stress and Drama
Do you have any advice for handling family drama when someone is dying?" Here's what Barbara Karnes suggests.
What Happens in the Months, Weeks, and Hours Before Death?
"How do you answer a family member when they ask you how much longer their loved one has to live?" It's a tough question, but here's how hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes suggests handling it.
Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes Explains Why Healthcare Workers Shouldn’t View Death As a Failure
For most healthcare workers, some trainings and teachings rely on the medical model that says death is a failure. If we don‘t change our perspective, we will “burn out.“
“People Don’t Die Like They Do In the Movies,” Explains Barbara Karnes
Barbara Karnes answers Linda Thompson’s question about death and the dying process.
Barbara Karnes answers, “Is it Painful to Die?”
Barbara is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader, and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying.
Meet Barbara Karnes, RN, Author, Speaker, Thought Leader, and Expert on End-of-Life Care
We are thrilled to announce that Barbara Karnes, RN, has graciously agreed to contribute a monthly guest blog just for In the Know readers! Barbara is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader, and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying.
