About ReaDementia is about helping people find clear, practical and carefully researched information about dementia.
We provide educational information for people living with dementia, family members, friends and caregivers who want to better understand the condition and the challenges that can come with it.
Dementia can be complicated. People may be looking for information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, different types of dementia, everyday care or how to support someone whose needs are changing.
Our aim is to make that information easier to understand without oversimplifying important medical topics.
Our Purpose at ReaDementia
ReaDementia exists to make reliable dementia information easier to find and easier to understand.
Our content covers subjects including:
- Dementia symptoms and diagnosis
- Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia
- Vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia
- Cognitive testing and memory problems
- Treatment and supportive therapies
- Everyday care and communication
- Activities for people living with dementia
- Nutrition, lifestyle and dementia risk factors
- Practical information for families and caregivers
Because dementia is a health-related subject, accuracy and appropriate wording matter.
We distinguish between established evidence, developing research and claims that have not been adequately supported.
We also avoid presenting general educational information as individual medical advice.
Who ReaDementia Is For
Our information is written for a broad audience.
You may be visiting ReaDementia because you have recently received a diagnosis, are concerned about changes in memory or thinking, or are caring for someone living with dementia.
You may also be researching a particular condition, symptom or treatment.
Wherever possible, our articles explain complicated subjects in straightforward language while retaining the important medical context.
For a broad introduction, visit our dementia guide or explore the ReaDementia Resource Library.
Our Professional Team and Contributors
ReaDementia has benefited from the knowledge and experience of professionals and contributors from a range of health, dementia-care, research and educational backgrounds.
These have included professionals with experience in medicine, geriatrics, neuroscience, psychology, dementia care, social work, emergency medicine, health writing and caregiving.
Our contributors bring different perspectives to the subjects we cover.
You can learn more about the people who have contributed their knowledge and experience on our Professional Team & Contributors page.
How We Create and Review Information
Our editorial process is an important part of ReaDementia.
When researching health-related topics, we aim to use credible sources such as government health agencies, recognized dementia organizations, medical institutions, professional associations and peer-reviewed research.
Older articles are also reviewed and updated when information has changed or when newer evidence provides a clearer understanding of a subject.
During this process, we may:
- Update outdated medical information
- Replace unsupported or overly certain claims
- Add newer research and authoritative sources
- Clarify the strength or limitations of available evidence
- Improve readability and organization
- Update internal links to related ReaDementia resources
You can read more about how we research, review and update content on our Editorial Process page.
Educational Information, Not Individual Medical Advice
ReaDementia provides general educational information.
Dementia symptoms can have many different causes, and diagnosis and treatment should be based on an individual’s circumstances.
Information on this website should therefore not replace assessment, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
If you are concerned about memory, thinking, behavior or other changes in yourself or someone you care for, speak with an appropriate healthcare professional.
Sudden neurological symptoms or a sudden major change in a person’s condition may require urgent medical attention.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We want readers to understand who we are, how our information is created and where it comes from.
That is why ReaDementia provides dedicated information about our:
Where an article discusses medical research, statistics or recommendations, we aim to identify appropriate sources so readers can understand the basis for the information.
Helping Us Keep ReaDementia Current
Health information changes as research develops.
Although we review and update content, no website is immune from information becoming outdated.
If you believe something on ReaDementia is inaccurate, outdated or unclear, we welcome feedback.
Please contact us and tell us which page you are referring to and what you believe needs reviewing.
Reader feedback can help us identify information that deserves another look.
Explore ReaDementia
If you are new to the website, these are useful places to begin:
- Dementia: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Diagnosis & Treatment
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Vascular Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia Resource Library
Our goal is straightforward: to help people understand dementia more clearly and make it easier to find useful information when they need it.
If you have a question, suggestion or personal experience you would like to share, you are welcome to get in touch.
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