Lisa Bodenheimer, MSW, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine’s New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging (NJISA). Ms. Bodenheimer has 20 years of post-graduate experience in the fields of geriatrics, mental health, and healthcare. In her current role, Ms. Bodenheimer provides clinical social work support to older adults in a primary care setting through the NJISA’s team-based Memory Assessment Program, focusing on assessing and managing cognitive impairment. She also provides psychotherapy for patients with anxiety/depression and caregiver support for families with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. As a member of an interprofessional education team working on the federally-funded Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) grant, Ms. Bodenheimer manages projects with the Veterans Administration Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Vineland and the NJ Division of Aging Services, incorporating the 4Ms framework (What Matters, Mentation, Medications, and Mobility) to support age-friendly care and build a healthcare workforce that provides quality care to older individuals. Ms. Bodenheimer’s clinical and research interests include depression, social isolation and loneliness, the impact of childhood adversity on aging, and advanced care planning.
Lisa Bodenheimer, MSW, LCSW, ASW-G
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