Experience as applied aging researcher and educator; ABPTS Board Certified Specialist Emeritus in Geriatric Physical Therapy; over 20 years of clinical experience; national speaker and award-winning educator on topics related to dementia, falls, geriatric rehabilitation, and successful aging. Active member of professional associations and reviewer in fields related to aging and rehabilitation. Research published in top peer-reviewed journals and presented at international, national, and local conferences. Mentor and develop clinical scientists in field of aging and rehabilitation.

Golden Age Consultants works with both Plaintiff and Defense cases. Products include: consultation, research and investigative activities, opinion reports as well as expert witness depositions and trial testimony.

Nicole Dawson, PT, PhD

As a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist Emeritus and an Associate Professor in Physical Therapy, Dr. Dawson can lend expertise regarding the standards of care and plan of care management in geriatric rehabilitation. Additionally, she holds a PhD in Adult Development & Aging Psychology, which allows her to form opinions in a larger scope related to the care of our aging population across all settings including nursing homes, memory care, home health, and outpatient.

Standard of Care: Treatment that is accepted by medical experts as a proper for a certain type of disease and that is widely used by healthcare professionals. Also called best practice, standard medical care, and standard therapy.