Clarissa Fells Smith, Ph.D., MA, OTR/L, CAPS, has been a licensed and practicing occupational therapist in nursing homes and geriatric facilities for almost four decades. Working with caregiving families of all ages is her life's work. Her mission is to improve the quality of life for caregiving families by empowering, educating, and equipping them with the necessary information, resources, and support.
She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Liberty University. She has published over 250 articles on geriatric rehabilitation in Advance Magazine under her column, 'Geriatrics Journal.' She is the author of The Caregiving Kids Series TM and caregiving booklets, which combine over 50 titles.
Clarissa Fells Smith has reached communities with her show, The Caregiving Doctor Show, which airs on TV and radio and educates families and provides resources for aging parents.
OUR MISSION
Caregiving International is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that benefits older adults and children by creating a culture of honor, respect, and love that ripples through families, schools, and communities. Our mission is to provide education, resources, and support for families and caregivers caring for the elderly in crisis. We help families solve problems of unsafe housing while seeking to aid them aging in place. We advocate for elder abuse prevention while providing a national school curriculum administration that fosters honor and respect for self, others, and an aging population.