Presentation Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Vanessa Souza spoke about senior cognitive health, in particular dementia and Alzheimer’s at the Villages Men’s Fun Social Club luncheon.
Vanessa is a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a focus on supporting older adults. She has a particular interest in ensuring people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and their family and friends have the knowledge needed, to prepare for the future. She has nearly 15 years of experience working with older adults, family caregivers, and professional caregivers. Vanessa often works with people in times of transition and may use various interviewing strategies, along with narrative therapy or even reminiscence therapy, if appropriate.
Vanessa works as the Senior Manager for Community Engagement at the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from Seattle University and a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University.