Support groups offer a welcoming place to meet others in similar circumstances and serve as an additional resource for coping with the significant impact of caregiving. Under the guidance of a trained professional, participants share experiences, learn new information, discuss coping strategies and encourage each other.

Our support groups for caregivers are provided free of charge and open to the public.

Benefits of participating in a support group include:

• Meeting others with first-hand experience in caregiving
• Learning about formal and informal caregiving resources
• Gaining an increased sense of support and understanding from their peers
• A safe environment to discuss challenging issues
• Increased confidence as a caregiver

Support groups can be either “open” or “closed.” An open group accepts new members at any time, while a closed group establishes a group but does not add new members for a specified period of time.

At the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, we offer the following support group options. Click on the links below to download a brochure containing additional information on each group.

• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group (Open Group)
  An ongoing, weekly support group for adult family members of individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The group is facilitated by Donna Munic-Miller, Ph.D. and meets on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Contact Donna at 702.483.6035 or municd@ccf.org for more information.
• Huntington’s Disease Support Groups (Open Group)
  Ongoing monthly support groups for gene-positive individuals and adult family members. Separate groups are facilitated by Jennifer Gayan, LCSW and Donna Munic-Miller, Ph.D. and are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 12 – 1 PM. Contact Jennifer at 702.483.6036 or gayanj@ccf.org for more information.
• Caregiving Dynamics (Closed Group)
  A four week group combining education and supportive therapy for adult family members of individuals with dementia. Groups meet once a week for 90 minutes over four consecutive weeks. Each session focuses on a specific topic including: Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease, Communication and Behavior, Coping with Life Changes, and Taking Care of Yourself. Caregiving Dynamics is facilitated by Jennifer Gayan, LCSW. Interested individuals should contact Jennifer at 702.483.6036 or gayanj@ccf.org to schedule a screening.
• CarePRO
  Care Partners Reaching Out (CarePRO) is a program designed for Nevada family members providing care for their loved one at home. CarePRO’s purpose is to assist family members caring for a loved one by providing free dementia related education and training workshops designed to reduce caregiver stress, enhance caregiver well-being, and help caregivers manage difficult situations. Involvement includes attending five workshops and receiving five individual telephone coach calls, and three check-in calls. For more information, please contact Chris Kisel at 702.483.6025.
• Parkinson's Disease Support Group (Open Group)
  Ongoing monthly support group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and adult family members. Separate groups are facilitated by Jennifer Gayan, LCSW and Jenna Clifford, CSW-I and meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12 – 1 p.m. Contact Jenna at 702.483.6054 or cliffoj@ccf.org for more information.
• Multiple Sclerosis Support Group (Open Group)
  An ongoing monthly support group for adult family members and friends of individuals with MS. This group is facilitated by Donna Munic-Miller, Ph.D and meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Contact Donna at 702.243.6035 or municd@ccf.org for more information.

Check back for updates and new disease specific support groups.