November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and hospices across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about the highest quality care for all people coping with life-limiting illnesses. This year's theme is "It’s About How You Live."

Every year, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, nearly 1.6 million people living with a life-limiting illness receive care from hospice and palliative care providers in this country.

Here are some educational articles on the topic:

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month: https://www.npaonline.org/national-hospice-and-palliative-care-month

Hospice Palliative Care Volunteers: The Benefits for Patients, Family Caregivers, and the Volunteers: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24901841

Understanding Palliative Care and Hospice: https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(16)30763-7/fulltext

How Palliative Care Can Help: https://getpalliativecare.org/four-ways-palliative-care-can-help/

When is it Time to Call Hospice?: https://www.agingcare.com/articles/when-is-it-time-to-contact-hospice-110692.htm

Hospice Care: Comforting the Terminally Ill: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/end-of-life/in-depth/hospice-care/art-20048050