About

Thanks for stopping into my home on the Web!

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My name is Maria Basso Lipani and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and New York.

The goal of my work on the Web is to provide as many people as possible with useful information, advice and insights about elder care free of charge.

This means that I am not for hire. It’s not because I’m booked; I just prefer to focus my efforts on making this Web site the best it can be.

So why did I build an interactive Web site instead of a private practice?

Because…

I want to help more than a few hundred people. In fact, I’d like to share what I know with a few million.
Not everyone can afford to hire a Geriatric Care Manager for expert guidance through the elder care maze.
There are surprisingly few resources in the average bookstore and online for family caregivers on a budget. And…
Being on a budget shouldn’t mean that you can’t access high-quality advice about elder care that’s tailored to your situation.

So if you sometimes feel like you’re walking the caregiver tightrope without a net below, you’ve come to the right place.

I encourage you to read more about my background and why I built this site.

In reading my posts, I hope you’ll begin to think of me as you would a friendly neighbor. Who is a Social Worker. And has elder care experience that can help you through whatever caregiving challenge is stressing you most.