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| - Larry Ruvo is a Vegas icon and through Southern Wine and Spirits has given much back to the community. Over the years, at various events, we've discussed our love of wine, our Dad's sharing the same first name and sadly, he lost his to the demon which slowly steals mine: Alzheimer's Disease.
Hearing about the Center and its Cleveland Clinic affiliation and it finally opening has given hope to many families battling various brain disorders. The Frank Gehry designed building is visually stunning but it is what goes on inside that is most important: top notch pros, research, clinical trials, caregiver support groups, Keep Memory Alive Cafe (Red Velvet outpost) This is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to saving, improving and enhancing lives and I'm so grateful they are here as quality healthcare in Vegas can be difficult to find.
Considering the prognosis for those with Alzheimer's, this is a place surprisingly full of hope: for those in early stages to participate in clinical trials; for those of us further in who wish never to have another person suffer the absolutely unfathomably gut wrenching pain of watching your loved one cognitively fade away; for the stranger who becomes a friend because they truly understand your journey; for the Traumatic Brain Injury survivor who makes small improvements daily which add up to huge strides...there are not enough accolades or thanks I can give for this place.
It is my sincere hope that nobody needs to use their services, but as a realist, breathe a sigh of relief knowing that others can and will find solace here.
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