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Nancy McCaffrey

The Cost of Alzheimer’s in The US

The Alzheimer’s Association states that by 2050, every 33 seconds, someone will develop Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s has doubled in the…

Sep 28, 2017

The Cost of Alzheimer’s in The US

Sep 28, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

Could Sleeping Problems Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

A new study, published by the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that individuals with poor sleep and sleeping issues leads to higher…

Sep 25, 2017

Could Sleeping Problems Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

Sep 25, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

The Risk of Alzheimer’s Increases with Unhealthy Lifestyle

A diet high in sugar and unhealthy fats is the latest risk associated with Alzheimer’s disease, the 6th leading cause of death in the…

Sep 21, 2017

The Risk of Alzheimer’s Increases with Unhealthy Lifestyle

Sep 21, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

6 Tests That Could Lead To Early Detection of Alzheimer’s

Generally speaking, most cases of Alzheimer’s disease are detected once the diseases’ symptoms are starting to show, and at this point, the…

Sep 18, 2017

6 Tests That Could Lead To Early Detection of Alzheimer’s

Sep 18, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

How Does Alzheimer’s Affect The Brain

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of Dementia and is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. The most common association…

Sep 14, 2017

How Does Alzheimer’s Affect The Brain

Sep 14, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

The Reality of Alzheimer’s Treatments: Why Drugs Keep Failing

Unfortunately, the outlook of drug treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease is not a positive one. A recent study examined 244 treatments in over…

Sep 12, 2017

The Reality of Alzheimer’s Treatments: Why Drugs Keep Failing

Sep 12, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

What is Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s Disease affects over 5 million individuals in the USA alone, and is one of the top ten causes of death. It is commonly…

Jul 17, 2017

What is Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease?

Jul 17, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

Australian Research Find Possible New Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease

Australian researchers have reportedly found a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease that will restore all memory function in patients.

Jul 10, 2017

Australian Research Find Possible New Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease

Jul 10, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

Is Midlife Obesity linked to Alzheimer’s Disease?

A new study reports that healthy aging of the brain relies on the health of our cardiovascular system, specifically the heart and blood…

Jul 3, 2017

Is Midlife Obesity linked to Alzheimer’s Disease?

Jul 3, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

Common Misconceptions About Dementia

To those who have not done research into Alzheimer’s or Dementia typically associate this disease with memory loss and being forgetful.

Jun 26, 2017

Common Misconceptions About Dementia

Jun 26, 2017

Nancy McCaffrey

Nancy McCaffrey

I am currently Director of Senior Housing Development at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace. Previously Ambassador Advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association

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