Good Life with Dementia Course: Research findings published

Kate Gridley

Good Life with Dementia Course: Research findings published

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

The first set of study findings for the Good Life with Dementia course has been published by the University of York.

The Good Life course is a 6-7-week course that involves people living with dementia talking and sharing experiences to provide mutual support. The course is co-designed, and peer-tutors deliver the course with support from a facilitator.

Key findings are:

The Good Life course helped people living with dementia to feel valued, gain confidence, build connections and face challenges.
This was possible because the course created a safe space characterised by shared experience, equality, positive expectations and a friendly, trusting atmosphere.
A safe space could look different for different communities but would be welcomed by all.
South Asian people who were asked about the approach welcomed the opportunity for support and advice but wanted parallel courses for the carers of people with dementia.

Original language	English
Type	News article
Media of output	Journal of Dementia Care online Dementia Community
Publication status	Published - 6 Jun 2024

Keywords

Dementia
Peer-support

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https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/good-life-with-dementia-findings

Understanding the Role of 'Peer Tutors' in Post-Diagnostic Support for People with Dementia: A Realist Process Evaluation of the Good Life with Dementia Course:
GRIDLEY, K. (Principal investigator)
1/01/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research project (funded) › Research

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Understanding the Role of 'Peer Tutors' in Post-Diagnostic Support for People with Dementia: A Realist Process Evaluation of the Good Life with Dementia Course:

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