March calendar of social services and education programs for individuals, caregivers, and family members impacted by the diseases we treat. All of these programs are open to the community and are offered free of charge.
Lending Library (4th Floor)
Featuring hundreds of books, videos and brochures for patients, families and the community-at-large. Open to the public Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 2 pm. Receive a free tote bag when you check out a book.
Healthy Living: Up2Me
New 6 week session begins Mar 29, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us for this proven six-week program designed to help caregivers and individuals with chronic diseases set goals and develop skills for success. Free and open to the public, advance registration is required. Contact Susan, 483-6055, solorzs@ccf.org.
Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays, 12 noon – 1 pm
888 W. Bonneville Avenue, Las Vegas
Bring your lunch, drink & dessert are provided; open to the public.
Mar 6: Brain Stimulation to Improve Movement, Brach Poston, PhD, Project Scientist, Cleveland Clinic
Gain an understanding of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques shown to improve the motor skills of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease as well as in older adults. Learn about current Cleveland Clinic projects using these techniques along with their future therapeutic potential.
Mar 13: In Case of Emergency, Rodney Anderson, MHA, Department Supervisor, Cleveland Clinic
Learn tips and strategies to prepare for emergency situations and to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Mar 20: Healthy Meal Ideas, Master Chef Gustav Mauler, Spiedini
Answer the age-old question, “what’s for dinner” with quick, simple, and nutritious meal ideas. Recipes and samples will be provided.
Mar 27: Interior Design – Supporting Daily Activities, Attila Lawrence, Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Discover inspiring ideas for the design of interior spaces to improve the quality of independent living for individuals and caregivers.
Cleveland Museum of Art Series
Dynamic conversations about art through videoconferencing.
All art education programs are held at the LouRuvoCenter for Brain Health Library, 888 W. Bonneville Avenue, Las Vegas; open to the public.
America’s Story through Art: America Emerging; 1700s
Mar 5, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
America Emerging is a discussion of the 1700s. This program includes the developing American identity, folk art, the influence of the Age of Reason, the effect of the mercantilist economy, and underlying causes of the Revolution.
America’s Story through Art: America Expanding; 1801 – 1861
Mar 19, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Art in the first half of the 19th century was a reflection of American values, identity, and political culture. America Expanding explores frontier life, the results and impact of westward expansion, landscape painting, Jacksonian democracy, and genre art.
Contact Susan Solorzano, 483-6055 or solorzs@ccf.org for additional information.
Support Groups
MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Meetings are held weekly for adult members who provide care for loved ones with memory loss. Contact Donna, 483-6035, municd@ccf.org.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
Mar 12, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
(Held the 2nd Tuesday of every month)
Separate groups for early stage individuals and adult family members.
Contact Jennifer, 483-6036, gayanj@ccf.org.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
Mar 26, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
(Held the 4th Tuesday of every month)
Separate groups for gene-positive individuals (asymptomatic and early stage) and adult family members.
Contact Jenna, 483-6054, cliffoj@ccf.org.
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Social Services
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