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A new case of dementia is diagnosed every 3 seconds
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Early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, dementia and stroke could save more than $1.5T a year in medical costs nationwide
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3/5 Americans will develop a brain disease in their lifetimeDespite the costly toll, the brain is the only part of the body that isn’t cared for prior to the onset of disease.
As we age, our mental vitality declines, and we are left with a brain health span that does not match our lifespan
The McCance Center is on a mission to integrate brain health into primary care to close this widening gap, and thereby reduce the incidence of brain disease around the world.
Jointly led by a neurologist, a neuroscientist, and a psychiatrist, the McCance team draws on all fields of expertise to better inform care of the brain.
A multidisciplinary program of studies designed to help us:
1. Discover the tests that will allow us to measure brain health
2. Inform the care we provide in clinic
3. Lead the global conversation around cognitive decline and prevention
A great deal of scientific evidence supports the idea that certain lifestyle choices can have a substantial impact on brain health. The McCance Center Brain Health Clinic offers a personalized, scientific care approach designed to empower individuals to maintain healthy habits for life. Our patients can expect an experience that is: