Understanding End-of-Life Care with Barbara Karnes RN In episode 142 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, discusses crucial aspects of end-of-life care with renowned hospice educator Barbara Karnes RN. The conversation covers Barbara's background, her influential booklet 'Gone From My Sight,' and the importance of end-of-life education. They address common misconceptions about the dying process perpetuated by media, emphasizing the need for accurate knowledge to transform a potentially frightening experience into a sacred memory. Barbara also delves into practical topics such as the appropriate use of food and fluids at the end of life, the natural stages of dying, terminal agitation, and the critical role of comfort in hospice care. This episode provides valuable insights for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the end-of-life journey. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:50 Meet Barbara Karnes: End of Life Educator 02:53 Understanding End of Life Education 05:24 Personal Experiences with End of Life 07:19 Discussing Barbara's Book: Always Offer, Never Force 11:43 The Role of IV Fluids at End of Life 12:59 The Importance of Comfort in End of Life Care 14:53 Feeding Tubes and End of Life Nutrition 18:07 Barbara's Booklets: A Guide for Caregivers 23:21 Terminal Agitation and Restlessness 27:08 Conclusion and Resources <a href="https://bkbooks.com/"> https://bkbooks.com/</a>     Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use <a href="https://Medicare.gov">Medicare.gov</a> to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.   In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice</a> Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School <a href= "https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/"> https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/</a> Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:  <a href= "https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/">https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/</a>  Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!! <a href= "https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5">https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5 </a> The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck:  <a href= "https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/">https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/</a>  Marie's Contact <a href= "mailto:Marie@HospiceExplained.com">Marie@HospiceExplained.com</a> <a href= "https://www.HospiceExplained.com">www.HospiceExplained.com</a>

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