Patient & Caregiver Portal

Our ONLINE educational programs are available to the entire community at no cost, thanks to generous support from engaged and impassioned donors. These programs are designed to increase knowledge, coping skills and a sense of well-being for families affected by neurodegenerative brain disorders. When we return to in-person programming a hybrid online option will still be available for most activities.

Patients, Caregivers, and the Community

Navigating the Dementia Journey - The Collective Wisdom of Caregivers

Lunch & Learn

Free online seminars offered on most Wednesdays from 12noon – 1pm Pacific Time. Topics cover information and management of the neurological diseases treated at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, community resources, and healthy aging.

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Opening Minds Through Art for Community Members

An Intergenerational Art Making Program

Art Making Program for Older Adults

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning program for people living with dementia. It encourages creative expression and social connection through person-centered care.

How It Works:

You are paired with a trained volunteer for guidance during art-making.
Volunteers support the process but let you (the artist) make all creative decisions.
Sessions end with a gallery exhibition celebrating the artists and showcasing their creativity.

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy

Better brain health for better aging.

This free, phone-based program helps individuals with mild cognitive impairment or dementia improve daily functioning and stay independent longer.

What’s Included:

60-minute brain health evaluation with a licensed therapist
Personalized cognitive therapy sessions
Ongoing prevention and maintenance program

Eligibility: Participants must meet specific criteria to qualify at no cost.

Dealing with Dementia for Caregivers

An evidence-based program from the Rosalynn Carter Institute that helps caregivers create a safe, supportive environment for individuals living with dementia. Learn practical strategies to focus on well-being, meet remaining needs, and adapt to the challenges of the disease.

Topics Covered:

Understanding and support
Creating a safe, supportive environment
Supporting the individual with dementia
Self-care for caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week evidence-based program designed to counteract negative feelings and positively impact the health of a diverse caregiving population.

Mind in Design

A creative art-making class for all! This program offers a unique way for caregivers and their loved ones living with neurodegenerative brain disorders to connect through creativity. It encourages social engagement, provides a break from routine, and offers a chance to relax and recharge. Art kits are provided free of charge. Advace registration is required.

Caregiver Support

Parkinson’s Lecture Series

We’re here to care for the caregiver, just as much as we — and they — are here for the patient. Many tell us “we get them” when no one else does, and that Cleveland Clinic Nevada is a place where they can “be themselves.” Come as you are. We’ll do our best to meet you where that is.

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Library & E-Library

Events

Imagine that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder. Once this daunting fact sinks in, what’s your next move? The Lynn Ruffin-Smith Library & E-Library has many of the resources you or a loved one will likely need for FREE!

Check out the patient, caregiver, and community events for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in addition to the entire Cleveland Clinic health system.

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Keep Memory Alive

HealthyBrains.org

Built on the power of one family’s promise and community philanthropy. Keep Memory Alive^® and Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Cleveland Clinic Nevada, aim to find, fund, and facilitate the most effective and innovative research and caregiver programming for patients and their families. All donations directly impact and support Cleveland Clinic Nevada.

Your lifestyle has a profound impact on your brain health. Unlike aging and genetics, you have control of your lifestyle choices. HealthyBrains.org provides you with tools, resources and a community to empower you to take actions to help improve your brain health and lower risk for brain disease.

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Lunch & Learn

Engagement Arts

Evidence shows that as communication declines in the course of a progressive neurocognitive disease, the arts can still give voice to an individual’s inner self. With this in mind, the Cleveland Clinic Education team has developed several evidenced informed, innovative and interactive programs designed to support patients and their care partners in their journey. The programs are also open to the greater community which has built increased awareness, understanding, empathy, and camaraderie toward those living with various neurological conditions.

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Resources

Check out some of our free online resources to help you through your journey.

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