The 27th Degree with Chris and Nancy
Health and wellness topics are discussed in a fun and informative way by co-hosts Dr. Christopher Joncas, an internal medicine doc, and Nancy Medeiros, an RN and process improvement specialist. Topics include everything from Cardiac disease and Diabetes to current trending health issues. Special interest topics are also covered such as human trafficking, homelessness, and ways to give back to your community.
The 27th Degree with Chris and Nancy
Episode: 105 - Understanding Hospice Care with Jennifer Carey
In this compassionate and informative episode of "Twenty Seven Degrees", hosts Dr. Christopher Joncas and Nancy Medeiros welcome Jennifer Carey to discuss a topic that touches many lives—Hospice Care.
Jennifer shares her expertise in the field, offering a broad overview of hospice services, who qualifies, and what hospice looks like in the home setting. She also breaks down the role of the interdisciplinary team and how they provide comfort, dignity, and support for patients and their families during some of life’s most challenging moments.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a caregiver, or someone looking to better understand options for end-of-life care, this conversation provides clarity and compassion in equal measure.
Special Thanks:
BayCoast Bank and Duncan Hearing Healthcare for their sponsorship.
Ron Gamache for our intro music.
PrimaCARE and Bioskills of the Northeast for their continued support.
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