Unless otherwise noted, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health’s educational, therapeutic and support programs remain online. Free and open to the community, these online programs address topics of interest to individuals and care partners navigating Alzheimer’s and other dementias; Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, and other movement disorders; and multiple sclerosis. The goal is to help our community learn to manage different stressors and maximize quality of life in the face of the new challenges and opportunities brain disorders present.
By leveraging technology, participants will be able to join classes through their computer, tablet, or smartphone. Participants can simply reach out to the contact for each program of interest and to receive customized instructions on how to join the group session.
For additional information, please contact Verla Niebuhr at 702.271.9563 or niebuhv@ccf.org You can also view the patient and family services day-by-day program calendar and register at clevelandclinic.org/nevadaevents
Lynne Ruffin-Smith e-Library for Remote Access
The Lynne Ruffin-Smith Library is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT The Lynne Ruffin-Smith Library also offers an e-Library selection of resources. People in rural and remote areas of Nevada, as well as those who can’t visit the library at the Clinic, can now access e-books from a computer, phone, tablet or iPad®. To check out materials from the e-Library, register as a library patron and obtain a patron number (library card number) by visiting the library Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or call 702.271.9563. Remote access can be gained by visiting keepmemoryalive.org/library. Contact the Library at louruvolibrary@ccf.org, for additional information.
- Book of the Month (Available on-site and in the e-library): A Caregiver’s Guide to Lewy Body Dementia by Helen Buell Whitworth & James Whitworth
Special Events:
- A Parkinson’s Education Evening: The Pandemic & Me – What has the COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Us?
Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5:30 – 7:20 p.m. PST
Registration is required by emailing http://gcmd.co/Pandemic
- Adjustment to Memory Loss Group
Thursdays, Oct. 13 – Nov. 3 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. PST
Registration is required by emailing lrcbhhealthpsych@ccf.org
Lunch & Learn Educational Series – In Honor of Barbara “Spicy Lady” Edmonds
Wednesdays, from Noon – 1 p.m. PST
Guests are encouraged to join the conversation using the Q & A box during this free online educational session. For more information about the Lunch & Learn program or to obtain the link to join live, please visit here. Missed a session? Past recordings can be viewed at clevelandcliniceducationnv.org.
- Oct. 5: What is Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia – Jennifer Pauldurai, MD Cleveland Clinic
Behavioral Variant FTD is a rare type of dementia that can cause progressive changes in thinking and behavior. Learn more about this disease and how it is different from other types of dementia. We will also review the common symptoms and how we can help a loved one who has Behavioral Variant FTD.
- Oct. 12: Responsive Dementia Care in Lewy Body Disease, Part I – Helen Whitworth, MS, BSN & Jim Whitworth, Co-Founder Lewy Body Dementia Association
In this session we’ll gain a greater awareness of Lewy Body Dementia, learn about its treatments and how to choose a supportive attitude in managing care for a person living with the disease.
- Oct. 19: Responsive Dementia Care in Lewy Body Disease, Part II – Helen Whitworth, MS, BSN & Jim Whitworth, Co-Founder Lewy Body Dementia Association
A close look at choosing actions and ways to deal with dementia-related behaviors that will make everyone’s life more pleasant.
- Oct. 26: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Improve Motor Learning in Parkinson’s Disease – Brach Poston, PhD University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hear about Dr. Poston’s research focusing on non-invasive brain stimulation (transcranial direct stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation) to improve motor skill learning and motor function in Parkinson’s disease, and aging adults.
Campus & Community Events:
- Dementia Conversations
Mondays, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. PST with Chuck and Jennifer
Fridays, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. PST with Kat and Nancy
Whether you have recently received a diagnosis of dementia, are embarking on the journey of supporting with a loved one, or are just interested in learning more about the experience of living with dementia, join us in a friendly space where no expertise is necessary and where there are no bad questions. To register visit: http://dementiafriendlynevada.org/Dementia-Conversations/
Therapeutic Services:
- Rhythmic Reminiscence
Thursdays, from 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. PST (NO SESSION OCT. 20)
Pre-approval is required
Rhythmic Reminiscence is a music and movement program specially designed for individuals with memory loss. Led by physical and music therapists from the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, participants will have the opportunity to exercise, engage socially, and have some fun. Pre-approval is required for this program. Contact Becky Wellman for online access and information at wellmar@ccf.org or 702.701.7895.
- Group Music Therapy for Individuals with Memory Loss
Monday – Friday, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. PST daily (NO SESSIONS OCT. 17-21)
Music therapy is a place for friends to connect through music and song. Offered to patients and caregivers, this class combines music and therapeutic techniques to help those impacted by memory or movement disorders. These classes help to decrease feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression, increase language and communication skills, aid in regulating movement coordination and provide opportunities for memory recall. They can also improve social interactions and emotional connections with family and caregivers. Contact Dr. Becky Wellman for online access and information at wellmar@ccf.org or 702.701.7895.
- Yoga for Parkinson’s
Saturdays, from 1 – 2 p.m. PST
Yoga helps patients be intuitive with their body and understand the challenges and changes they are going through. Through this program, Cleveland Clinic’s goal is to provide a safe space for patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and their loved ones, to participate in physical activity and experience the many benefits that come from practicing yoga. For additional information or to register, email louruvoswgroup@ccf.org
- Yoga for MS
Wednesdays & Fridays, from 1 – 2 p.m. PST
Yoga helps patients be intuitive with their body and understand the challenges and changes they are going through. Through this program, Cleveland Clinic’s goal is to provide a safe space for patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and their loved ones, to participate in physical activity and experience the many benefits that come from practicing yoga. For additional information or to register, email louruvoswgroup@ccf.org
Support Group Schedule:
FOR CARE PARTNERS ONLY
- Frontotemporal Disorders (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)
Wednesday, Oct. 5 & 19, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. PST
Frontotemporal Disorders (FTD) & Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is an ongoing support group for family members of individuals who have been diagnosed with FTD or PPA. For additional information or to register, email louruvoswgroup@ccf.org.
- Dementia with Lewy Body (DLB)
Wednesday, Oct. 5 & 19, from 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. PST
This is an ongoing support group for family members of individuals who have been diagnosed with DLB. For additional information or to register, email louruvoswgroup@ccf.org.
- Caring for Persons with Memory Loss – A Peer-Led Group
Wednesday, Oct. 12 & 26, from 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. PST
This is a peer-led caregiver support group for family members and/or individuals caring for loved ones with all levels of memory impairment, regardless of diagnosis. The goal of this support group is to provide educational, emotional, and social support to caregivers in a safe and non-judgmental environment. This group is facilitated by Cleveland Clinic volunteers, and those in attendance are asked to honor the privacy of all group participants and information disclosed during the meeting. For additional information or to register, email LouRuvoPeerSupGrp@ccf.org.
FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CARE PARTNERS
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
For additional information or to register, email louruvoswgroup@ccf.org.
- Huntington’s Disease (HD)
Thursday, Oct. 20 from Noon – 1 p.m. PST
For additional information or to register, email louruvoswgroup@ccf.org.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Mondays, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. PST
For additional information or to register, email louruvoswgroup@ccf.org.
Engagement Arts:
- Conversations to Remember
Monday, Oct. 10 & 24, from 11 a.m. – 12:15 PST
Telling stories through art is fun and can foster creative thinking and thought-provoking exchanges. It can also stimulate distant memories. Ideal for individuals with memory loss or cognitive decline and their care partners, this class helps drive conversations that lead to new discovery, reveal personal history and introduce us to our fellow companions, all through art. For online access, contact LouRuvoSocialServ@ccf.org.
- The Learning Arts
This program offers eclectic excursions, via videoconferencing, with museums, showcasing remarkable places across the country. For online access, contact louruvosocialserv@ccf.org.
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- Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. – Noon PST: Korean Culture – Learn Around the World
- Tuesday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. – Noon PT: Mummies Unwrapped – Transcended Educational Collaborations
- Mind in Design – An ONLINE Art Making Class for Everyone
Monday, Oct. 31, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. OR 1 – 3 p.m. PST
Patients, families, and caregivers are invited to come together virtually, tap into their creativity, unwind, and de-stress in a fun, friendly and interactive art session. Art kits with necessary materials are mailed in advance to all registered participants. Advance registration is required by Oct. 14. Those interested in attending can register at louruvosocialserv@ccf.org
