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Caregiver Consultant

Are you a family caregiver to an older adult?  

In other words, are you providing assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and any other household tasks?  
Are you the one who accompanies the older adult to doctor's appointments, retrieves prescriptions from the pharmacy, manages his or her finances?

If you don't directly assist with the tasks I've just listed but you check-in with the older adult by phone and coordinate services from a distance, you're still a family caregiver. 

*  Family caregiving can be overwhelming.  *

Many family caregivers have questions about what is best for their loved one and they need good advice that is available when they are.  

If you're looking for someone with whom to consult about the specific challenges you're facing...
I can help.  

What questions do people contact me to discuss?

Questions like: 

When is it time to consider an assisted living facility or nursing home?
How do I find out what Medicare will pay for?
What do I do if my parent doesn't want to spend his or her money?
How do I get my siblings to help out more in the care of our parents?

And on and on.


My name is Maria Basso Lipani and I am a  Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  
I am one of the few social workers in the country who specializes in assisting family caregivers of older adults.

You can read more about my background and credentials by clicking on the About page, or learn more about the ways to contact me by clicking on the Services page.   

A conversation with me won't cost you much, and if you prefer to consult by e-mail, it's free. * 

My goal is to reduce the stress you may be feeling by listening to what you are experiencing and providing you with feedback that can help you make informed decisions about elder care.

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