Palliative Care & Counseling located in San Diego, CA
The geriatric care you receive from Bob Uslander, MD, and Rev. Elizabeth Uslander, MSW, MTS, at Integrated MD Care in Del Mar, California, is anything but the routine geriatric treatment you might expect from your family physician or internist. Integrated MD Care specializes in serious and terminal illnesses, palliative care, and hospice care, ensuring that you receive holistic care that honors your values and goals. To schedule a complimentary consultation, call the office or book online today.
The straightforward definition of geriatric care simply means that your provider specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the chronic diseases that develop as you get older. But there’s much more to geriatric care.
The geriatric care provided by Integrated MD Care extends well beyond the classic treatment. The team specializes in the complex physical, emotional, and mental care you need when you’re diagnosed with a long-term or terminal illness and you need help with issues such as advance care planning and palliative care.
At Integrated MD Care, your geriatric care comes from a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and spiritual counselors who work closely with you and your family.
They’re devoted to keeping you free from pain and providing the support you need to live a dignified life as you reach the end of your days.
What specialized services will I receive with geriatric care?
You can receive many services as part of your geriatric care, including:
Medical management of your illness
Pain management
Mental health guidance
Spiritual guidance
End-of-life counseling
Grief counseling
Palliative care
Hospice care
Advance care planning
Alternatives to hospice
Coordination of all your health services
Medical equipment logistics
24/7 phone, text, and email access
As providers of integrative medicine and a concierge practice, Integrated MD Care offers a wide range of therapies. That includes access to alternative treatment options that traditional physicians seldom provide, such as acupuncture and music therapy.
Does geriatric care include end-of-life planning?
The Integrated MD Care team also works with your family and loved ones, including them in your care as desired and facilitating difficult conversations about end-of-life planning. Their expertise helps you find the answers to your deepest questions, such as:
Which treatment options honor my values?
What happens if I start to lose my memory?
How do I know when to keep fighting?
How do I know when it’s time to stop?
What happens if I decide to stop fighting?
How do I prepare for the best possible death?
How do I live the best possible life leading up to my death?
You can depend on honest answers, an explanation of all your options, and nurturing care from Integrated MD Care. The team also provides care anywhere in San Diego County, whether it’s in your home, at the hospital, in hospice, or in long-term care facilities.
If you need specialized geriatric care, call Integrated MD Care or schedule a consultation online.
