I have realized how I wanted to provide a more Personalized service so I can help my local community the way I would want someone to help me if I did not know where to turn.

Throughout my life, I have volunteered in the community, starting very young, visiting seniors in what we used to call convalescent homes. At the age of 12, I started to volunteer as a candy striper at the local hospital until my early 20’s. My grandparents also lived with my mother and I. I helped take care of them through their golden years. I have also enjoyed volunteering with P. A. W. S.; Pets are Wonderful Support, which is taking pets to visit the seniors in Assisted Living communities and skilled nursing homes. I facilitated for Alzheimer’s support group and volunteered for the Alzheimer’s Orange County Chapter. Volunteered with Alzheimer’s Family Services with their yearly fundraisers. I am a member of the Tustin Area Women’s Club and help with Smile Makers, getting gifts for seniors that have absolutely no one.

I grew up in Tustin, California, and attended St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School and on to Mater Dei High School. After graduating from high school, I graduated from Cal State University Fullerton, where I have a Liberal Studies degree with a Health Science emphasis. I also have my certificate in Gerontology from USC Davis School of Gerontology. I have my RCFE (Residential Care For the Elderly) Administrators license by the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing I reside in Huntington Beach with my supportive husband and my cat Tony G.

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I had to find a place quickly as my mom was being released from a skilled nursing facility and could no longer live on her own. I was referred to Cathy and she found me a place that could accommodate my mom within the short time frame I needed and could handle her diabetic needs as well. I was really happy with her quick response and I felt like I was a priority client for her. She guided me through the process which made the whole experience less stressful. As my mom got better, I contacted Cathy a second time. This time she helped me find a board & care in my neighborhood that could handle my mom’s diabetic needs. She contacted the facilities, talked to me about each facility and followed up with me after each visit. She is a wealth of knowledge in this industry and I couldn’t have been happier with each placement she found us. I highly recommend Cathy. She’s the best! ~ Tracy Shriver ~

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