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The Federal Government portal to information on Alzheimer's disease and related dementia's care, research, and support.
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Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease (TFAD)
The Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease (TFAD) was created within the Department of Health and Human Services with the passage of Assembly Bill 80 in the 2013 Legislative Session. The Task Force is responsible for carrying out the State Plan that was developed pursuant to Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 10 of the 2011 Legislative Session. This plan serves as a blueprint for identifying specific actions that will allow for the development and growth of a top-quality and comprehensive support system for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
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http://adsd.nv.gov/Boards/TaskForceAlz/TFAD/
Nevada Care Connection
Nevada Care Connection was established in 2005 as our state's Aging and Disability Resource Center program. ADRCs were designed to serve as a single point of entry into the long term support system for individuals with functional limitations and their families.
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https://www.nevadaadrc.com/services-and-programs/alzheimer-s-information
Spotlight Senior Services
The Spotlight Program provides a valuable resource program and support system for professionals who assist Senior Adults in our community. These professionals work in places such as Hospitals, Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation Centers, Assisted Living Communities, Senior Centers, Adult Day Health Care Centers, Home Health Agencies, Hospice Companies, Support Groups, Independent Senior Living Communities, Churches and more!
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http://www.spotlightseniorservices.com/LasVegas/index.html
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas
Providing Quality Healthcare Services in the Clark County Region
Cleveland Clinic first began offering services in Las Vegas at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, which welcomed its first patients in July 2009. The Center currently treats patients for a variety of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's diseases, multiple sclerosis, and memory disorders of all kinds. The Center is also known for the many supportive services it provides for the family members of those who suffer from these disorders.
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The Dementia Friendly Nevada initiative aims to cultivate and strengthen communities in becoming more respectful, educated, supportive and inclusive of people living with dementia and their care partners. Action toward this vision is mobilized through a collaborative, multi-sector approach to community-driven change using the Dementia Friendly America process. A second aim of Dementia Friendly Nevada is to promote and expand the reach of the Nevada Dementia Supports Toolbox, a collection of evidence-based programs and other services that are currently available within the state to educate and support people living with dementia and their care partners.
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https://dementiafriendlynevada.org/
Nevada Senior Services
Nevada Senior Services (including adult day health care centers, Alzheimer’s disease specific programs, community-based services and clinical programs) is dedicated to improving the physical, spiritual and emotional health of individuals and families by providing a comprehensive range of health, education, and social services for those facing the challenges of chronic disease, disability and aging.
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http://www.nevadaseniorservices.org/
National Institute on Aging
NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research.
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