Shop now open! Share your love of music and support Playlist for Life. Visit now.
Shop now open! Share your love of music and support Playlist for Life. Visit now.
Laura Redpath Dr. Donald Macaskill, the Chief Executive of Scottish Care, discusses not only how transformative the use of songs from a person’s life can be to their wellbeing, but shares what can be done to support Scotland’s care workforce and what makes him passionate about his role.
Supporters across the UK have been raising awareness about Playlist for Life and the power of music for people living with dementia in various ways. From concerts to golf days, these fundraisers are vital to helping us keep our resources free for anyone who needs them. One of our supporters, Harriet, recently took part in … Read more
We sit down with Henry Simmons, Chief Executive of Alzheimer Scotland, to talk about person-centred care, motivation, brain health and the songs on the soundtrack of his life, which you can listen to at the end of the feature. Hi Henry, thanks for taking the time to join us during World Alzheimer’s Month. Alzheimer Scotland’s … Read more
Christopher Bailey, Arts and Health Lead for the World Health Organisation The World Health Organisation’s Arts and Health Lead, Christopher Bailey, spoke to Playlist for Life about the power of meaningful music for dementia. The inaugural Healing Arts Scotland festival took place during August in recognition of the impact of the arts on the nation’s … Read more
Romy McCahill, who appeared in series two of Channel 4’s The Piano, will perform in support of Playlist for Life. Shoppers in Glasgow will have the opportunity to watch Romy McCahill, a contestant from the popular TV show The Piano, perform in support of the music and dementia charity Playlist for Life. The special fundraising … Read more
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Dr. Donald Macaskill, the Chief Executive of Scottish Care, discusses not only how transformative the use of songs from a person’s life can be to their wellbeing, but shares what can be done to support Scotland’s care workforce and what makes him passionate about his role.
Dr. Donald Macaskill, the Chief Executive of Scottish Care, discusses not only how transformative the use of songs from a person’s life can be to their wellbeing, but shares what can be done to support Scotland’s care workforce and what makes him passionate about his role.
Kirsty, a Care Home Manager, shares her experience of completing Playlist for Life training and and real-life examples of how what she learnt has helped her care for people living with dementia through meaningful music,
At Playlist for Life, we encourage anyone creating a personal playlist to include within it a range of songs that remind us of our youth, identity and people that are important to us as it’s these tracks that help us reconnect with our ourselves and loved ones. In this guest blog, Ronald Amanze, who lives … Read more
