Conservatorship of Johnson

—Linda Johnson appeals from the order reappointing the Public Guardian of El Dorado County as conservator of her person and estate under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS Act). (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5000 et seq.; further statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code unless otherwise specified.) She contends (1) the evidence does not support the finding of grave disability; (2) the trial court erred by failing to consider alternatives to conservatorship; and (3) the evidence is insufficient to justify the placement power granted to the Public Guardian and the special disabilities imposed upon appellant. We shall affirm the judgment (order of reappointment).

Discussion

I

A conservatorship may be established under the LPS Act for any person who is gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder. (§ 5350.) “Gravely disabled” is defined as a condition in which, as a result of a mental disorder, a person is unable to provide for his or her basic personal needs for food, clothing or shelter. (§ 5008, subd. (h)(1).)

Appellant concedes the trial court did not err in finding that she suffers from a mental disorder. However, she claims the evidence is…