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Why left-aligned text matters in dementia-friendly writing

Discover why left-aligning text is crucial for cognitive accessibility and how it benefits your business. This guide explores how proper text alignment enhances readability for individuals with dementia and other cognitive impairments. Learn about the impact of different alignments, the advantages of left-aligned text, and how adopting this simple design practice can reach a larger audience, improve readability, and enhance your brand’s commitment to accessibility.

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Focused paragraphs

Paragraph length, layout and content. Here are some tips for writing focused paragraphs.

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Vertical lists

Present information clearly by using a vertical list. Here are some examples.

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Short sentences

People living with dementia can find long sentences with complex structures particularly challenging to follow.

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Dementia-friendly writing: why do we need it?

It’s more important than ever for written information to be clear and accessible to everyone who needs to use it. But we don’t always consider people living with conditions that affect cognitive function, such as dementia.

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