Julie Forkasdi

~ Accepting New Clients

About My Services:

• Type(s) of Advocacy: Health Care Proxy, Medical / Navigational, Mental / Behavioral Health, Older Adult Services, Social Work
• Years of Experience: I started working in the field of Aging in 1987.

I began my work in the field of Aging as a Guardian Care Manager in the late 1980s in Seattle. Since 2004, I have been in private practice as a Care Manager, Health Care Advocate, and serve as Power of Attorney for Health Care as a Health Care proxy for individuals of any age.

I specialize in serving the whole person and their family. I offer support and guidance to Elders and their families through many life transitions, always with the least restrictive options in mind.

Services Include:

• Care Planning
• Ongoing Care Management
• Transitions to new living situations
• Medication Management
• Consultations with families to explore options for care
• Referrals to Medical providers, Home Health and Home Care agencies
• Enrichment services such as Music and Art Therapies along with Massage
• End of Life Planning

Education, Training & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Social Work with a Certificate in Aging Studies – University of Iowa

Licensed Professional: No

Educational Advocacy Certification: No

Additional Education & Training: 

• End of Life Training with A Sacred Passing

Julie Forkasdi | Burien, WA 98146