About The Caregiving Kids Series
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The Caregiving Kids Series was born from the author’s experience. The series will
challenge the culture and belief systems of those who wish to throw away and dishonor
our older adults.
Clarissa Fells Smith was a young occupational therapist who began practicing in communities, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities. The author was exposed to caring for elders as a young child. Clarissa Fells Smith was always emotionally disturbed about witnessing so much direct elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly. Four decades later, the author decided to do something globally to affect change.
The purpose of the books is to affect young readers directly and to make a difference by dispelling the myths and stereotypes of aging. Research in the series revealed that Instilling empathy, compassion, honor, and respect in older adults must begin early.
The books are designed to expose young readers to the wisdom and experience of growing older. Through humor and education, we will help children understand the challenges and blessings of becoming older. The author believes that children and older adults can learn from each other.
The purpose of the books is to affect young readers directly and to make a difference by dispelling the myths and stereotypes of aging. Research in the series revealed that Instilling empathy, compassion, honor, and respect in older adults must begin early.
The books are designed to expose young readers to the wisdom and experience of growing older. Through humor and education, we will help children understand the challenges and blessings of becoming older. The author believes that children and older adults can learn from each other.
Our Great Mission
The Caregiving Kids Series books are the cornerstone of an international campaign to
bridge intergenerational gaps in education and families today.
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Caregiving International’s Founder, Clarissa Fells Smith, will promote the books worldwide and engage younger generations to teach families, schools, and communities how to care for older adults.
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The author, Clarissa Fells Smith, believes how we treat elders is a measuring stick for creating a humane society now and for the future.
The Author
Clarissa Fells Smith
Ph.D, MA, OTR/L, CAPS, Talk Show & Radio Host
Clarissa has been working with both children and older people for four decades! She loves how they genuinely share love and laughter. Clarissa brings expertise in aging issues, caregiving, and intergenerational wisdom as she has been on the front lines of care in nursing homes, home health, and other retirement homes and communities. Her love for children and elders cannot be matched as she takes the world by storm by teaching and entertaining so that all will learn to respect and grow together. Clarissa will bring together a world of fun, experience, and laughter, bridging the gap between life and love.
Clarissa looks forward to leading a generation of young readers who will understand, grow with, and appreciate a rapidly increasing aging population.