Psychic
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory, but also other cognitive functions such as language, reasoning and learning.
- Nature of disability : Acquired
- Age group concerned : Mainly elderly people
- Number of people affected : Around 900,000 people affected in France
Symptoms
- Language disorders ;
- Memory loss ;
- Loss of judgment ;
- Difficulty in planning or problem-solving;
- Withdrawal from work or social activities;
- Disorientation ;
- Mood swings;
- Difficulty performing everyday tasks and inability to recognize familiar objects or people.
Solutions for accessibility
- Add relevant headings and lists
- White space evenly distributed throughout your content
- Separate content into shorter, condensed paragraphs
- Consistent, symmetrical design
- Use bulleted lists
- Include logical reading order and organisation
- Use user-friendly fonts and softer colour tones and shades
- Properly coded search bars with easy navigation and relevant explanations
- Minimise complexity to avoid cognitive overload
- Incorporate a variety of images without depicting people in distress or feelings of despair
- Avoid ‘timed’ submission forms
- Refrain from language that could be deemed offensive to members of the mental health community, such as mad, crazy, psychopath, maniac or loony
- Don't use stereotypical phrases that reflect negativity. Instead of saying normal person vs. healthy person, say: disabled person