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Dr. Dawson is a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist Emeritus with over 20 years of clinical experience across various settings along with a PhD in Adult Development & Aging Psychology. She has been recognized for excellence in her field by the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy through receipt of the Distinguished Educator Award, the American Physical Therapy Association being awarded the Margaret L. Moore Outstanding New Academic Faculty Award, and the University of Central Florida with the Teaching Incentive Program Award. Her current area of research includes developing non-pharmacological interventions to improve functional and psychosocial outcomes in older adults with chronic disease including those with dementia, gaining a better understanding of the disability experience as well as training and development of the eldercare workforce. Dr. Dawson has been published in peer-reviewed journals including The Gerontologist, Dementia, and the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. She trains allied health professionals through continuing education and has presented at international and national conferences about aging and geriatric rehabilitation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/5dafd06b-b52f-4227-ad28-4f17974bee8b/Original+on+Transparent.png Team - DIRECTOR, CLIENT SERVICES We aim to provide the highest level of customer service to our clients. Golden Age Consultants will strive for nothing less than excellence, integrity, and quality across all of our services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/f48b57f8-497b-40bc-8e0b-368266d3ac75/20210804_093654.jpg Team - MASCOT, ALL AROUND GOOD BOY Theodore Charles Dawson, aka “Teddy” Teddy, an AKC Canine Good Citizen™, is a handsome pup who brings joy to almost anyone he meets. 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Nicole is an excellent and passionate teacher who knows her stuff!!!” - Charlotte, NC “Nicole is the best instructor I have ever learned from in my career, not just therapy career. I wish I could learn something new from her everyday.” - Sarasota, FL “I enjoyed the fact that she brought me out of my rut and inspired me to push a little harder in the geriatric population.” - Tulsa, OK Some Comments from Past Course Attendees https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/about daily 0.75 2022-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642188511382-2I8JPDEYHASN56Z4RSJG/unsplash-image-u4jY1xPIObs.jpg About - Transforming the way we age. We aim to optimize function of all older adults. This must be done through education and development of the eldercare workforce, advocacy for standards of care, and evidence-based practice. We specialize in dementia care, falls prevention and management, functional assessment and exercise in geriatric rehabilitation across the continuum of care. https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/consultation-quote-request daily 0.75 2022-01-15 https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/clinicianprovider-resources daily 0.75 2025-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1694110856137-6H8373N8A8PAHOKISGZT/image-asset.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642425125972-2K2FUJKQZHQ3BSAL5W9F/unsplash-image-8qudl9pDZJ0.jpg Clinician/Provider Resources - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642425260346-JAXLG67KG8ZVBGWBNPTD/unsplash-image-VoY-mrXAXYo.jpg Clinician/Provider Resources - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642425393717-KV32ZN90JSRJVGVLYF9X/unsplash-image-sRAWQyoUiVQ.jpg Clinician/Provider Resources - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/patientcaregiver-resources daily 0.75 2022-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Patient/Caregiver Resources https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Patient/Caregiver Resources https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Patient/Caregiver Resources https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/course-schedule daily 0.75 2022-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642111857442-J3DCSSK9GILLK40BRVL9/unsplash-image-MD6E2Sv__iA.jpg Course Schedule - Falls & Balance Disorders Summit Professional Education - Live, in-person course (6 hours) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642111922379-85K3094ZJAWOQMZFYGI4/unsplash-image-0EVKn3-5JSU.jpg Course Schedule - Evidence Based Management with Patients with Dementia GREAT Seminars & Books - Live, in-person course (20 hours) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642112089856-650GRAKBESBQWCBO03F4/unsplash-image-PpZasS086os.jpg Course Schedule - Comprehensive Management of Falls in Older Adults Summit Professional Education - On-demand webinar (2 hours) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642112398406-MWRLF0RAPSG72OTZUNPY/unsplash-image-nFsOlSE9Mn8.jpg Course Schedule - Exercise in Geriatric Rehabilitation Summit Professional Education - On-demand webinar (2 hours) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642112663514-WKOVFY1HOO37XHFVOGOW/unsplash-image-ZPynRLKjp9I.jpg Course Schedule - Functional Assessment Tools in Geriatric Rehabilitation Summit Professional Education - On-demand webinar (2 hours) https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/expert-witness-services daily 0.75 2025-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/371821f6-c9b1-4e90-9325-fd75ee897d04/dawson+-+photo.jpg Expert Witness Services - 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. https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/falls-management daily 0.75 2025-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642438591199-TSFN7L9VBH077OPSM2LB/unsplash-image-78hTqvjYMS4.jpg Falls Management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/e8c92996-6810-40e7-aaa9-23ca488c1635/Screen+Shot+2022-01-17+at+11.59.19+AM.png Falls Management - STEADI Initiative (CDC) The STEADI initiative provides a streamlined approach to assist healthcare providers in implementing the American and British Geriatrics Societies’ clinical practice guideline for fall prevention. It is a good starting point to aid clinicians to begin using best practices. Some resources in the STEADI Initiative include: Coordinated Care Plan to Prevent Older Adult Falls, checklist for fall risk factors, STEADI Algorithm for Fall Risk Screening, Assessment and Intervention along with other resources for healthcare professionals, such as recommended functional assessment, medication review, infographics and fact sheets, and patient education brochures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/e91931a5-3338-4e72-a79d-2285b4c35ead/APTA-Geriatrics-logo.png Falls Management - Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy The first day of Fall is National Falls Awareness day. The American Physical Therapy Association and the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy have several resources for clinicians for community education and promotion on National Falls Awareness day.. Click here to access the Balance & Falls Special Interest Group of the AGPT. https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/dementia-rehabilitation daily 0.75 2025-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/440876be-035b-4994-a839-4fd071ad3571/Original+on+Transparent.png Dementia Rehabilitation - Leveraging Existing Abilities in Dementia (LEAD™) Rehabilitation Framework Together, Dr. Dawson and her colleague, Katherine Judge, PhD (Cleveland State University) developed a resource to assist and guide rehabilitation professionals (physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist) in treating patients with dementia. The framework, Leveraging Existing Abilities in Dementia (LEAD™), builds upon prior research findings indicating: 1) the positive impact of dementia education and training programs for nursing staff and informal caregivers; IWDs can benefit from rehabilitation as much as individuals without dementia; and 3) the importance of utilizing a person-centered approach that focuses on understanding the needs and abilities of the individual within their current environment. The framework also addresses barriers reported by healthcare providers, including rehabilitation professionals, in working with IWDs, such as lack of dementia knowledge and confidence in daily practice, management of cognitive and emotional behaviors related to dementia, and limited understanding of how to communicate with and engage with these patients. Drs. Dawson and Judge developed and successfully implemented a training program based on the LEAD™ framework. The LEAD™ training program includes educational information about dementia and the impact across multiple domains of function including cognition, physical performance, and psychosocial well-being. It has been found to impactful in improving confidence and upgraded practice patterns in service provision for patients with dementia in home health therapists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/8dbb9c3c-740c-4166-87fa-1fdb4e0e3205/Alz+Assoc+logo.jpeg Dementia Rehabilitation - Alzheimer's Association® The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia® Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Alzheimer's Association® website has many valuable resources for clinicians and healthcare providers - click here to visit their resources. https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/dementia-caregiving daily 0.75 2022-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/e3086e56-c76f-412f-a457-94623ddd2fcf/alzheimers_assoc%281%29.png Dementia Caregiving - Alzheimer's Association® The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia® Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Alzheimer's Association® website has many valuable resources for patients and their caregivers - click here to visit their resources. Dementia Care Educational Programs for Caregivers through the Alzheimer's Association®. Additionally, they have a 24/7 Helpline that can be used when in need. 24/7 HELPLINE: (800) 272-3900 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642466099560-VQQ4R1PRIUBK7APLZOW6/unsplash-image-qr7rfIthbvc.jpg Dementia Caregiving - Other caregiver resources Resources for Caregivers of People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (National Institutes of Health, Alzheimers.gov) Getting Help with Alzheimer's Caregiving (National Institute on Aging) Caregiver Resources (American Academy of Family Physicians) Dementia Friendly Toolkit (Center for Aging Research & Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing) https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/exercise-aging daily 0.75 2022-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642442645228-W8ZOQ340QK2TUD11WR6B/skimble-workout-trainer-certification-logo-american-college-of-sports-medicine_iphone.jpeg Exercise & Aging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642443474397-CPDLHAZTSK98R8NV2S1Z/celsius_1557484151.jpeg Exercise & Aging https://www.goldenageconsultants.net/exercise-physical-activity daily 0.75 2022-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61dae708ac29a56f87962efd/1642468512786-KQD6FS4IQ6CXM78BGJ7K/unsplash-image-ljoCgjs63SM.jpg Exercise & Physical Activity - National Institute on Aging A great place to start for resources on Physical Activity & Exercise in older adults is the National Institute on Aging. 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