Our Story Part 2
We’re excited to share a resource that offers comfort during life’s challenging transitions. The Empowered Endings Podcast has launched, providing a compassionate space for conversations about end-of-life with dignity and…
A rapidly changing landscape
Sometimes progress can seem slow, but perceptions and practices of End of Life Care are changing all around the world. Browse the articles and updates below to learn the latest on Empowered Endings, and End of Life Care in general. Don’t forget to check back regularly.Recent articles:
Our Story Part 1
We’re excited to share a resource that offers comfort during life’s challenging transitions. The Empowered Endings Podcast has launched, providing a compassionate space for conversations about end-of-life with dignity and…
Psychology Today: Why Time Matters – 5 Strategies to Enhance Your Doctor Visits
As a physician raising the bar in palliative and end of life care, I’ve witnessed firsthand how our healthcare system’s emphasis on quantity over quality has profoundly impacted the doctor-patient…
Psychology Today: Navigating a Smooth Transition from Hospital to Home Care
When being discharged from the hospital, a high percentage of people face emotions such as anxiety and fear, which can make the process of transitioning from hospital care to safe…
Journal of Aid-in-Dying Medicine: Spiritual Care for Patients Considering Medical Aid in Dying
Partnering with co-author Robert Drake, Empowered Endings Co-Founder and CEO Elizabeth Uslander published the article, “Spiritual Care for Patients Considering Medical Aid in Dying” in this groundbreaking medical journal. This resource…
Journal of Aid-in-Dying Medicine: Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking as a Bridge to Aid in Dying – A Clinician’s Counterpoint
Empowered Endings is grateful to be a part of the groundbreaking medical journal focused on the practice of Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD). This valuable resource is tailored for hospice…
The San Diego Union-Tribune: End of Life Options Act Panel with Senator Blakespear
Our Co-Founder and CEO, Elizabeth Uslander, MSW, MTS, joined Senator Blakespear and other panel experts at MiraCosta College on December 4th to discuss the End of Life Options Act in…
Psychology Today: 4 Benefits of Palliative Care at Home
Did you know palliative care is an option at home? More than six million people in the US could benefit from palliative care, and according to the Center to Advance…
Psychology Today: Key Differences Between Palliative and Hospice Care in California
There are more than 90 million Americans living with a serious illness today. With the aging of baby boomers in this country, that number is expected to double over the…
Dr. Bob Uslander Explores End of Life Decisions in California on CBS8
According to CBS8, “nearly 4,000 terminally ill patients have opted for physician-assisted death since 2016.” In this recent feature, CBS8 interviews Dr. Bob Uslander of Empowered Endings, Patricia Feliu, wife…
