Tamaria Smith-Gillespie is a dedicated Senior Care Consultant with Royalty Senior Service Consulting, where she serves as a leading voice for empowering seniors and supporting caregivers. Specializing in dementia care and caregiver assistance, Tamaria is renowned for her innovative Alzheimer’s and dementia training tailored for healthcare professionals, families, faith organizations, and community groups.

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With more than a decade of experience in the Senior Living and Senior Care Industry, Tamaria has developed a reputation for her deep empathy and unwavering commitment to those she serves. Her professional credentials include Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, both awarded by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

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Tamaria’s strong educational background features a Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology from Ashford University, an Associate of Science in Business Administration-Management from the National College of Business & Technology, and a Geriatric Care Management Certification from Misericordia University.

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Inspired by her personal experience witnessing her grandmother’s struggle with dementia and the challenges of inadequate care, Tamaria is passionate about fostering greater understanding through interactive and creative training programs. She believes that by truly seeing the world from the perspective of those living with dementia, caregivers and professionals can deliver more compassionate, effective, and person-centered support.

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At Royalty Senior Service Consulting, Tamaria is committed to being the voice for the unheard senior and the solution to the cries of caregivers—helping to transform dementia care through education, advocacy, and heartfelt expertise.