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Author, Family Caregiving Expert & TV-Radio Host
About The Caregiving Doctor®
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 and support.
She is a graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Liberty University. She has published over 250 articles in geriatric rehabilitation in Advance Magazine OT under her column, "Geriatrics Journal." She is the author of 12 family caregiving booklets and 15 children's books. The Caregiving Doctor Enterprises Inc. holds several credentials including Geriatric Care Management and Certified Aging in Place Specialist.
Clarissa Fells Smith
Clarissa Fells Smith
Ph.D., MA, OTR/L, CAPS
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I understand that taking care of an aging parent, adult child, someone with disabilities, or a child with special needs can be a real challenge. In fact, it is often frustrating. That's why we need one another. Family caregivers often are left alone to do it all alone, isolated, and with limited resources and support. Take this opportunity to share with me some of your challenges, conflicts, as well as rewarding times. You have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
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