After a 40 year hospice career, Barbara Karnes knows a thing or two about end of life care. Today’s special episode is part 3 of our 4 part series in honor of National Family Caregivers Month and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Barbara calls her introduction to working with the dying “divine intervention” that occurred because of a random connection with a hospice worker. She spent five years working at the bedside, eventually moving into administrative positions and management. As a hospice educator, she supports family caregivers and end of life workers alike.

Highlights from Barbara’s interview include:

A snapshot of Barbara’s advance care plan and why she thinks goodbyes are important Her recognition of how hard it was to balance work life and family life as a young mother How Barbara sees hospice work as a privilege Connect with Barbara Karnes:

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