Mrs. Stewart also facilitated two weekly support groups for family caregivers and performed pre-admission counseling for those facing long term care placement decisions.  She has spoken on a variety of topics, including:

•  "What To Look For In A Senior Living Environment"
•  "Resolving Issues In Long Term Care Settings"
•  "Caring For Elderly Parents"
•  "Moving From Residence To An Assisted Care Facility"
•  "Options In Living Arrangements"
•  "Family Dynamics And Long Term Care Placement".

Prior to her position with the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, she was the Chapter Manager for the Alzheimer's Association of Ventura County (now the Central Coast Chapter) for three years.  She became familiar with the challenges facing families with loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's Disease when two of her own family members were diagnosed.

After receiving her Associate's Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Mrs. Stewart volunteered her time with the District Attorney's Office's Victim Services Division as a victim advocate.

Mrs. Stewart has two daughters and a stepson and is now a proud grandmother.

Mrs. Stewart is available for book signings and workshops.  Learn the technique of communicating with someone who has Alzheimer's Disease (image below).