Want to find out more about your diagnosis of dementia?
A GOOD LIFE WITH DEMENTIA
A free dementia course FOR people recently diagnosed with dementia created and delivered BY people living with dementia in the East Riding
It will give you the opportunity to:
- Find out more about my dementia
- Look to overcome some of the barriers I face
- Find out what the heck is happening!
- Look at the changing relationships with my nearest and dearest
- Get answers to a lot of questions I’ve been dying to ask
- Find out what and who is out there for me in East Riding
We will offer you the chance to meet us prior to the course to say hello and to answer any questions you might have.
Course Dates: (all Mondays)
2nd November 2026
9th November 2026
16th November 2026
23rd November 2026
30th November 2026
7th December 2026
Course times and Venue
10.30am to about12.15 every Monday at
The Junction
Paradise Place,
Goole,
East Riding of Yorkshire,
DN14 5DL
(Sat Nav DN14 5EZ)
To enrol, or find out more simply contact
Damian e-mail: damian@myid.org.uk tel: 07927 405 854 or
Linda e-mail: linda.lee@alzheimers.org.uk tel: 07759 929 403
A GOOD LIFE WITH DEMENTIA THE COURSE:
GOOLE 2026
WEEK 1 Monday 2nd November 2026 10:30am – 12.15pm
Welcome!
Your Story. A chance to come together in a safe space to share your story and ask ANY questions. ‘I still feel the same today’ No-one turns into a jibbering wreck! We can look at the hope of adjusting to a new life.
Key message: I’m still me!
WEEK 2 Monday 9th November 2026 10:30am – 12.15pm
So, What’s going on in my Brain?
We can continue getting to know each other and also to address YOUR questions and concerns – about the future, about what happens to each of us. Sharing mishaps and top tips too
Key Message: Dementia: It is not about what’s in the books.
WEEK 3 Monday 16th November 2026 10:30am – 12.15pm
Welfare Rights – Getting what you are entitled to.
Accessing your rights – a visit from the ‘Your Money’ team from East Riding Council. A look at accessing the right benefits for you to help fill in the gaps – eg Driving. Is it a loss or not?
We’ve got rights!
A guest Occupational Therapist will talk Gadgets and Gizmos – a look at practical adaptations around the house and adjusting your wider environment. Lots of tips, no doubt
Key Message: You’ve got rights in what can be a disabling world.
WEEK 4 Monday 23rd November 2026 10:30am – 12.15pm
Relationships – ‘Please don’t wrap us up in cotton wool – A look at how dementia can impact how you get along at home and also when getting out and about into the wider world. When and if to share your diagnosis. Who and what might help? Don’t be ashamed. Dementia is NOT your fault
The benefits of exercise and keeping moving. A visit from members of the East Riding leisure team to talk about the benefits of exercise and to be put through our paces.
Plus a chance to find out about leisure services, walking groups and discounted gym membership. If you don’t use it, you lose it!
WEEK 5 Monday 30th November 2026 10:30am – 12.15pm
Getting involved in Dementia Research .
Find out about a range of taking part opportunities to help make today’s research tomorrow’s practice. A visit from the Humber NHS research team
Plus: The Market Place!
Local organisations and groups will share what they can offer you practically. A chance to chat and make appointments and sign up to a range of things.
Services should meet OUR needs
WEEK 6 Monday 7th December 2026 10:30am – 12.15pm
A Celebration of our shared learning!
A chance to review all we’ve learnt and the calls to action we want to make
Creating a dementia ‘manifesto’ for East Riding!
Looking at when and where we might continue to meet.
Key Message: Onwards and upwards!