American Elder Advocates is the vision of Donna Forbes. A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, in the past Donna devoted much of her career to helping disabled children either professionally or on a volunteer basis. Her work, however, eventually brought her into contact with the elder community.

Donna became the Lead Long Term Care Ombudsman for the Larimer County, Colorado, Office on Aging. In that position, she became an active and persuasive advocate interceding with families and facilities on the behalf of elders.

As an ombudsman, she realized that more needed to be done and determined that she could offer more to the elder community as a private provider. She formed American Elder Advocates in the Spring of 2006.

Donna is actively involved in the elder community:

Nationally Certified Guardian

Member of the National Guardianship Association

Member of the Guardianship Alliance of Colorado

Member of the Case Management Society of America

Certified, National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy

Member of the Board of Directors of Elder Haus

Member of the Advisory Council for the Season's Club at McKee Hospital

Member of the Planning Committee for Senior Law Day as part of the Elder Care Network of Larimer County