Cognitive Impairment & Nutrition (Dementia Care) Expert Witnesses

Monroe, Michigan

Nursing Homes, Nutrition - Independent Medical Opinion, Malnutrition Assessment, Dysphagia Management, Texture Modified Diets, Enteral Nutrition (Tube Feeding), Hydration Managment, Long Term Care Nutrition, Pressure Injuries (Wound Nutrition), Cognitive Impairment & Nutrition (Dementia Care), Personal Injury (Nutrition), Medical Record Review

I am a Registered Dietitian and Medical Legal Consultant with over 17 years of experience, specializing in long-term care and the nutritional management of older adults and medically complex populations. My career has been dedicated to supporting high quality, evidence-based care in nursing homes and assisted living environments, with a focus on optimizing health outcomes and ensuring resident safety. In my clinical practice, I have extensive experience working within interdisciplinary teams to assess nutritional risk, prevent and treat malnutrition, and develop individualized care plans for residents with chronic disease, cognitive impairment, and advanced medical needs. My areas of expertise include dysphagia management, texture modified diets, enteral nutrition, wound healing, and regulatory compliance in long term care settings. I have a thorough understanding of standards of care, documentation requirements, and quality improvement processes within regulated healthcare environ...