Meet Julie Herbert
A thoughtful plan can make all the difference.
I'm Julie, founder of Grace Senior Transitions and an Elder Care Navigator.
I've seen firsthand how much difference preparation and support can make when an older loved one faces a major life transition and how difficult that same experience can be without a plan.
Today, I help older adults and their families navigate life's changes with clarity, practical guidance, and compassion.
Based in Scarborough, Maine. Serving families nationwide through virtual guidance.
Julie Herbert
Founder & Elder Care Navigator
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Two Family Experiences. Two Very Different Journeys.
Grace Senior Transitions began with something deeply personal: watching two people I loved navigate similar crossroads under very different circumstances.
My Grandmother: When There Was a Plan
When my grandmother faced a major life transition, there was already a thoughtful plan in place.
She was prepared, supported, and able to move through the experience with a sense of calm and direction.
I saw what a difference that preparation made.
My Father: When There Wasn't
Years later, I watched my father face a similar crossroads without that same preparation.
I experienced firsthand the uncertainty and emotional strain that come when a family doesn't have a clear path forward.
Without a plan, time and energy are consumed by trying to get through the immediate crisis and meaningful moments can get lost along the way.
The Difference Stayed With Me.
Those two experiences showed me just how much thoughtful preparation matters.
They became the foundation for Grace Senior Transitions and my commitment to helping other families approach life's changes with greater clarity and support.
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE GUIDANCE
A Winding Road That Led Me Here.
My path to becoming an Elder Care Navigator wasn't a straight line. But each chapter of my career helped prepare me for the work I do today.
More Than 20 Years with the Department of the Navy
I spent over two decades working with the Department of the Navy in law enforcement, security, and administration.
That experience helped shape the calm, steady, detail-oriented approach I bring to challenging situations.
A Career Helping Seniors in Real Estate
I later built a career in Maine residential real estate, with a particular focus on seniors.
Working directly with older adults and their families during major moves, I saw how much more they often needed than help with a real estate transaction.
They needed someone who could listen, help them understand the bigger picture, and guide them through the decisions surrounding the transition.
Bringing Those Experiences Together
My personal family experiences, years of service, and work with older adults ultimately led me to create Grace Senior Transitions.
Each experience helped me understand the importance of having someone steady and knowledgeable beside you when life begins to change.
You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone.
After witnessing two very different family transitions and spending years working with older adults, I came to understand something important: families often need more than a list of options. They need someone who can help them make sense of those options and determine what comes next.
That's why I founded Grace Senior Transitions.
Whether you're helping an aging parent navigate changing needs or planning for your own future, my goal is to bring steadiness, structure, and compassion to the decisions ahead.
Book a Clarity Plan Breakthrough Call
Through the Clarity Plan, we'll explore your family's unique circumstances, identify what matters most, and develop a personalized roadmap with practical next steps.
You don't need to have every answer today. You just need a place to begin.
Not Sure Whether They Should Stay or Move?
When an aging loved one's needs begin to change, knowing what to do next isn't always easy.
The Stay or Move Decision Guide walks you through thoughtful steps to assess safety, compare costs, start meaningful family conversations, and identify a practical path forward.
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