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Alyssa Aguirre is a clinical social worker specializing in designing new models of dementia care and providing counseling to individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. She supports patient-centered, evidence-based approaches to deliver innovative treatment and post-diagnosis support. Aguirre coordinates research studies focused on mild cognitive impairment and dementia, fostering relationships with community partners to advance the mission of the Department of Neurology. Her professional career has been centered on Alzheimer’s intervention, program development, and research education related to the disease. She is proud to work on the Dementia Friendly America initiative, which provides education to health care systems and communities on how to become dementia-friendly, including training videos and practice tools for providers. Additionally, as an assistant professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin’s Steve Hicks School of Social Work, Aguirre supports initiatives to educate future leaders and transform health care, pioneering advancements in dementia training education. She enjoys presenting at national, state, and local levels on topics related to dementia.
Dell Medical School • Austin, TX
Leading initiatives in dementia care transformation.
University of Texas at Austin’s Steve Hicks School of Social Work • Austin, TX
Educating future leaders on health care and dementia training.
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