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EMPOWERED Palliative Care
  • EMPOWERED Palliative Care

    DISCOVER THE CARE THAT CONNECTS, WHEN IT COUNTS. 

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You might be here because…

  • You are facing a serious or chronic illness

  • A recent health scare has changed your priorities

  • You are a caregiver or loved one who feels overwhelmed and frustrated, looking for more support and guidance.

If hearing palliative care makes your stomach drop, you are not alone. It is often misunderstood as the end of life or giving up.

You’re not jinxing it by exploring your options. 

The truth: Palliative care is about living better at any stage and any age.

The sooner you begin, the more choices, support, and comfort you have. You can feel prepared even when life throws a curveball.

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Kind words from patients

“We wish we had called sooner. Our mom was able to be at home, at peace, and comfortable.”

— James A.

Feel the difference with EMPOWERED Palliative Care

Relief you can feel

We help manage pain, nausea, fatigue, and treatment side effects so you can be more present in your life. Imagine waking up tomorrow with a little less pain and a lot more calm.

Emotional and spiritual support

Space for hard conversations, legacy projects, and deeper alignment with your beliefs. You deserve to feel heard and understood every step of the way.

Clarity in your care decisions

No more guessing or endless searches. We guide options, set goals, and ensure your voice leads your care.

Seamless coordination with your team

We collaborate with your doctors, nurses, and specialists so care is connected and simple.

We help patients and loved ones facing serious illnesses, such as:

Cancer


Heart and lung disease


Liver and Kidney Disease


Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis


Parkinson’s Disease


Dementia


Neurological conditions

Neurological conditions


Complications of aging 


and more

& More 


And… our Hospital to Home services for: 

  • People who want to leave the hospital or nursing home and need fast, coordinated care at home

  • Families who want physician advocacy and oversight

  • Those who are exploring legal end-of-life options

  • Someone living with chronic illness. 

  • Patients who want the kind of support that hospice offers, but are not ready for hospice. 

DISCOVER CARE THAT CONNECTS. WHEN IT COUNTS.

Trusted by thousands to deliver physician led, compassionate support that restores dignity, control, and peace of mind without confusion or delays.

Empowered Palliative Care provides holistic medical care and counseling for people living with serious or terminal illness, alongside ongoing treatments. Care extends to loved ones, because illness affects the whole family.

Our focus is simple and deeply human: reducing suffering, improving quality of life, easing the burden on families, and honoring dignity on your terms.

Think of us as a trusted guide through complex decisions, translating medical language and clearing a path forward that reflects your values and pace.

Starting early matters. Early care can reduce hospitalizations, ease stress for patients and families, and in many cases extend life expectancy.

Your next best day can begin with your next conversation.


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Kind words from patients

“EMPOWERED Palliative Care made all the difference in the world. We finally felt heard, supported, and 

never alone.”

— Elaine P.

Book the one call you’ll never regret making.

No pressure. No jargon. Confidential. Led by a trained, compassionate expert.

It is a focused 30 minute conversation about your situation, your hopes, and your questions, so you leave with answers you did not even know you needed.

Empowered Palliative Care stands beside you so you can live fully, on your terms.

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We only offer a limited number of Connection & Clarity Calls per week to ensure quality of care. Spots fill quickly.

What is EMPOWERED Palliative Care?

EMPOWERED Palliative Care is compassionate, physician-led, holistic health care and counseling, for patients and loved ones facing serious and terminal illnesess, even while curative treatments continue.

We focus on

Reducing suffering

Improving quality of life

Easing the burden on families.

Priotizing dignity on your terms 


Providing comfort and peace of mind

Who We Help

Patients and loved ones facing serious illnesses, such as:

  • Cancer

  • Heart and lung disease

  • Liver and Kidney Disease

  • ALS

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Dementia

  • Nuerological conditions 

  • Complications of aging 

  • & More 


And… our Hospital to Home services for: 

  • People who want to leave the hospital or nursing home and need fast, coordinated care at home

  • Families who want physician advocacy and oversight

  • Those who are exploring legal end-of-life options

  • Someone living with chronic illness. 

  • Patients who want the kind of support that hospice offers, but are not ready for hospice. 

How we help bridge gaps in healthcare: 

  • Personalized plan of care aligned with values, wishes, and goals

  • In-home care provided by compassionate physicians, nurses, and social workers 

  • Focus on enhancing the quality of life for patients and loved ones

  • 24/7 access

  • Priority referrals to vetted care partners (nursing, caregiving, home health, PT/OT, etc.)

  • Collaboration with your current healthcare providers

  • Access to Holistic and Alternative Therapies, Doulas, counselors, and spiritual support, including: 

    • Massage Therapy

    • Music Therapy

    • Acupuncture

    • Reiki / Energy Healing

    • Guided Imagery

    • Spiritual Counseling

    • Grief and Bereavement Support

Think of it as a trusted guide who cuts through red tape, translates the medical speak, and clears the path forward in a way that fits your values and your pace.

When you know your choices, you take back control. That starts with one conversation.

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What is EMPOWERED Palliative Care?

EMPOWERED Palliative Care is compassionate, physician-led, holistic health care and counseling, for patients and loved ones facing serious and terminal illnesess, even while curative treatments continue.

We focus on

Reducing suffering

Improving quality of life

Easing the burden on families.

Priotizing dignity on your terms 


Providing comfort and peace of mind

Simple steps to start now

1. Book a Connection & Clarity Call


2.  Meet with a physician or trained clinician who listens first and explores your goals and wishes


3. Receive a next-step plan that aligns care with your values and support network


Frequently Ask Questions

  1. How do I know which solution will work for me? 

  • Refer to our TRUE Guide for our full range of service,s then speak with our team about next steps that align with your unique journey. 

    • THE TRUE GUIDE

    Stage of LifeStandard HospiceTrue Palliative Care (TPC)

    Discovery
    (Serious illness, complications of aging)

    • Usually begins only when a condition is advanced.
    • Focused narrowly on comfort, not prevention or quality of life.
    • Minimal physician involvement and limited family guidance.
    • Few holistic or alternative options.
    • Meet your personal care team at home, including physicians, nurses, and counselors who focus on you — not just your diagnosis.
    • Manage symptoms early — from pain, fatigue, and nausea to anxiety and breathlessness — so you can stay comfortable and independent.
    • Feel supported as a family, with counseling and planning that reduce fear and strengthen communication.
    • Enhance daily life through nutrition, movement, and emotional therapies that restore energy and balance.
    • Access holistic healing such as massage, music therapy, acupuncture, Reiki, guided imagery, and grief support — so your mind and body can heal together.

    Navigation
    (Disease progression, complex needs)

    • Often limited to patients with six-month prognosis.
    • Care runs parallel but separate from treatment; minimal integration.
    • Emotional and spiritual needs are rarely addressed.
    • Continue active treatments (chemo, dialysis, cardiac care, etc.) with palliative support that eases the toll on your body and mind.
    • Stay centered through emotional and spiritual guidance that honors your beliefs and helps you find peace amid uncertainty.
    • Stay connected — we coordinate directly with your doctors and specialists, so your care plan feels seamless and consistent.
    • Empower loved ones with education, coping tools, and advocacy, so everyone feels supported and informed.

    Legacy
    (End-of-life, final chapter)

    • Hospice only.
    • Primarily medical comfort care with limited emotional depth or flexibility.
    • Few bridges to pre-hospice or post-loss support.
    • Bridge naturally to Empowered Endings when ready — ensuring continuity through hospice, MAiD, or VSED support.
    • Experience compassionate, comfort-focused care that protects dignity and peace every step of the way.
    • Support family healing through counseling, legacy work, and grief care that continues beyond the bedside.
    • Find meaning and closure through emotional, spiritual, and holistic support — so the final chapter feels intentional, not rushed.

    DISCOVER CARE THAT CONNECTS, WHEN IT COUNTS

    Still feeling overwhelmed? Book the one call you’ll never regret making. 

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    Testimonials

    Mary Leavit

    "My 101 year old uncle, who was bed ridden and clear of mind wanted this service, Dr Bob and staff were so helpful and compassionate and helped us help my uncle , very peaceful, he is no longer suffering, a merciful service"

    Lisa Mariano

    " I called in my social worker role on behalf of a hospice client. I was met with such kindness and professionalism. I was also generously given education and information in such a thoughtful way. If patients are treated as well as this mere stranger calling and inquiring about services, they're in for astonishing care! As it should be. I am so impressed and have great respect for Dr. Uslander, his practice, and his brilliant and compassionate staff."