Winnifred Stewart has been walking alongside individuals with diverse abilities since 1953—a legacy that began with Winnifred Mary Stewart’s unwavering belief that everyone deserves the right support, no matter their needs. Today, that legacy lives on as we continue to evolve with the people we support, adapting our care to meet each person where they are.

In 2011, we recognized a growing support gap for individuals aging with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Over the past eight years, we’ve been developing a model of care to address this need. The result is Mindful Hearts—a Winnifred Stewart Approach.

Mindful Hearts is grounded in compassion, responsiveness, and dignity. It gives caregivers the tools to create personalized, moment-to-moment care—supporting emotional and behavioral needs in a way that fosters calm, comfort, and connection. Individuals feel seen, valued, and secure, while caregivers gain the confidence and insight to anticipate needs and respond with intention.

At its core, Mindful Hearts helps create an environment that is stable, reflective, and deeply respectful of each individual’s life experiences. It’s not just a way of caring—it’s a way of being.

We are

Winnifred Stewart is dedicated to supporting individuals with diverse abilities, including those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Mindful Hearts is our unique, person-centered approach to care, designed to provide comfort, connection, and dignity at every stage of life.

The Training

Mindful Hearts is an approach that empowers caregivers to deliver personalized, proactive, and compassionate support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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Mindful Hearts is a personalized approach to care. Your gift helps us grow this model and make it the standard for supporting individuals with diverse abilities, Alzheimer’s, and other dementias.