November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month: Book Suggestions from North Birmingham Library

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As many of you are already aware, November is Hospice & Palliative Care Month. This annual observance is designed to educate the public on the important role that caregivers, hospital staff, and volunteers play in helping our aging seniors dealing with health challenges.

This topic is important to many communities across the globe and deserves to be highlighted and discussed.  That’s why the North Birmingham Regional Branch Library is offering up a list of our best resources on hospice care and palliative care. 

Best Non-Fiction Books



 The Complete Legal Guide to Senior Care by Brette McWhorter Sember

- One of the great things about this book is that it was written by an attorney. The book goes in depth on the legal, residential, financial, and medical aspects involved with senior care.



- This is for anyone who finds him or herself thrust into the position of caregiver for a dying loved one. Written by a doctor, this book goes into detail with various checklists and guides on how to go through this difficult process. 





- While it’s true that not everyone in hospice is aging, it’s certainly important to keep that population in mind when discussing hospice and palliative care. This book goes into a variety of crucial topics on care for an aging parent- especially the social and emotional aspects. 




- This is another book on our list that was written by a doctor. Dr. Kane guides readers through the process while also drawing from personal experience. An excellent resource. 

While these are often difficult topics to address (especially when it involves hospice or palliative care for a loved one) it is crucial to face head on. Preparation is key. 

 By Jana Brown, Library Assistant III|North Birmingham Regional Library
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