Looking for Alzheimer's Facilities in the Las Vegas Area

October 24, 2007 10:49 PM

My mom has Alzheimer's Disease, which is progressing quickly and my brothers and I are looking for placement options in the Las Vegas / Henderson Nevada area.

Can you offer any suggestions in facilities that I should visit or avoid? Do you have any thoughts in general about things I should look for or see as a negative for a placement for a person with Alzheimer's Disease? Any thoughts on the cost for this type of care in this part of the country we should be prepared for?

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Thank you.

posted by GregWithLime to health & fitness (4 comments total)

Some Las Vegas resources: The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, Keep Memory Alive, Radiant Research, Las Vegas Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group (looks like there's a listserv and in person meetings for family members), Alzheimer's Association (see Southern Nevada region).
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 12:04 AM on October 25, 2007

From Alzheimer's Association web site: The Family Care Consultation program provides individualized guidance to families and individuals to address immediate needs and planning for the future, with ongoing support throughout the course of the disease.

Las Vegas address: Southern Nevada Regional Office; Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; 5190 S Valley View Blvd, Suite 101; Las Vegas, NV 89118; 702-248-2770 p; 702-248-2771 f; [e-mail]
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 12:09 AM on October 25, 2007

My parents moved my grandmother into a facility in the vegas area last year, I'll see if they're willing to forward any of their research materials.
posted by nomisxid at 11:39 AM on October 25, 2007

Thanks for the leads ClaudiaCenter. And anything your parents would be willing to share, nomisxid, would be most appreciated.
posted by GregWithLime at 6:53 PM on October 25, 2007