When You Die Barbara Karnes - Hospice Pioneer
Sep 20, 2020
Barbara Karnes, an experienced hospice nurse and author, shares her invaluable insights on end-of-life care with Johanna Lunn. She discusses the importance of viewing dying as both a personal and communal journey, highlighting the shift in family roles after death. Karnes offers strategies for coping with grief, especially when loved ones are separated due to circumstances like COVID-19. She also emphasizes the need for self-care among healthcare workers and encourages finding joy in daily activities, even in challenging times.
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Comforting A Child Who Couldn't Visit
- Barbara recalled a man sobbing outside a hospital because he couldn't be with his dying father.
- She advised imagining the bedside and speaking from the heart when physical presence isn't possible.
Use A Shower Ritual To Reset
- After a difficult shift, cleanse yourself physically and mentally by showering and visualizing the water washing away the emotions.
- Turn the shower into a ritual so you leave work energy behind and return recharged.
Up Contact When You Can't Be There
- Increase remote contact with isolated caregivers and patients through phone or video and offer daily check-ins.
- Be creative with support methods when touch and in-person visits aren’t possible.
