Taking care of others is a way of life for Clarissa Fells Smith. You could say she has a one-track mission.... to impact the lives of family caregivers around the world! Dr. Smith is both a professional and lay family caregiver. She is a licensed occupational therapist, author, national columnist, entrepreneur, and the State of Alabama’s representative to the National Family Caregivers Association.

She is an expert when it comes to educating, empowering, and training family caregivers worldwide. In fact, she has published over 100 articles in Advance Magazine dealing with older adults and family caregivers and is recognized by her colleagues as a leader in geriatric care. She has been interviewed by Family Circle & Therapy Times Magazines and has been a contributor for several newsletters, featured in newspapers, and on-line caregiving websites.

Clarissa has held a variety of positions from staff therapist to program rehabilitation director in nursing homes, home health care agencies, and senior centers. Her down-to-earth approach exudes confidence and compassion when it comes to educating, empowering, and training family caregivers.

She launched "The Caregiving Doctor® Enterprises, Inc." in 2007, in order to reach the masses through radio, television, seminars, and other media outlets. Clarissa is a certified seminar leader with the American Seminar Leader Association. She conducts seminars for businesses, churches, communities, and non-profit groups and rehabilitation professionals in geriatrics for over 25 years. She has received many awards and holds several professional associations and memberships today.

Clarissa also holds numerous degrees and a Post Doctoral Master's Degree from Liberty University and a counseling certification. In addition to her academic acumen, she remains an energetic and informed educator and advocate in family caregiving today.

As a native of Memphis, Tennessee, Clarissa began her career as a nursing assistant, which began her love for caregiving. She has written a volume of booklets for family caregivers entitled, "How to Be A Great Caregiver Series." These booklets are designed to provide solutions for family caregivers. In addition, she is in the process of writing a new book, " How to be A Great Caregiver Without Losing Your Mind."

She is currently heard weekly on several local radio stations (Magic 96.5 FM and 98.7 KISS FM)featuring her "Caregiving Minute" vignettes. She continues to appear as a guest on several talk shows and answers questions regarding aging parent issues to her listening audience.

Her life's mission is to impact the world of family caregiving by developing products and services that enhance the lives of family caregivers and care receivers across the spectrum. Her goal is to foster and facilitate caring relationships that transcend family legacies for generations to come.

Clarissa is committed to serving God, family, and communities with her mission to empower and provide needed services and training for family caregivers everywhere.

Contact Clarissa: clarissa@caregivingdoctor.com or at the website: www.caregivingdoctor.com