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Highlights of National Playlist 2024

National Playlist Day celebrates the power of personally meaningful music for people living with dementia. At Playlist for Life we want everyone living with dementia to have their own personalised playlist of meaningful music. National Playlist Day was an opportunity to inspire the nation to think about the ‘soundtrack of their life’ and make their … Read more

STAND peer support charity release album

STAND, a peer-led dementia charity in Fife, has taken the concept of personal music to another level. STAND, which has supported the development of 9 Dementia Friendly Meeting Centre Spaces across the Kingdom, have released their second album ‘Stand Songs Volume 2’. The songs have been written in partnership with musicians Gus Harrower and Robyn … Read more

Scottish Parliament Motion recognises Playlist for Life

A motion recognising the power of personalised playlists for dementia has been raised in Scottish Parliament. Motions are short statements written by an MSP. Most motions raise awareness of an issue or recognise a group, business or individual. Other MSPs can support a motion to show they agree with it. The motion in support of Playlist … Read more

Supporter Spotlight: Sean Elder

Supporters across the UK are spreading the word about the power of playlists for people living with dementia. One of these amazing people is Sean Elder from St. Andrews. Sean first learned of Playlist for Life after he spotted two of his favourite Scottish bands wearing our charity t-shirts. Members of Tide Lines and Skerryvore … Read more

Playlist for Life is Scottish Charity of the Year

Playlist for Life has won Charity of the Year (turnover under £500k) at the Scottish Charity Awards. The award comes after a year of celebration for our 10th anniversary which was packed with awareness raising events that enabled us to support more people affected by dementia. Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations … Read more

Sir Alex Ferguson’s personalised playlist

Photo: Melinda Nagy / Shutterstock.com Football legend Sir Alex Ferguson is a long-time supporter of music and dementia charity Playlist for Life.  Playlist for Life supports people living with dementia and those who love and care for them through the power of personally meaningful music. Our work is based on over two decades of scientific … Read more

Make a Euros playlist to soundtrack your sporting memories

Download our free new Conversation Starter resource Do you know a sports fan living with dementia? Did you know that music can help improve the lives of people affected by the condition? Music is everywhere and a part of our daily lives. Think of the songs that take you back to the stadium, the chants … Read more

Five Questions With… Tracey Carter

Tracey Carter, Head of Dementia Care and Wellbeing at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, tells us about her career working in the care sector and how residents’ wellbeing has improved after meaningful music was implemented into their care.

Golf Day raises £33,000 for Playlist for Life

An annual event at Lenzie Golf Club has raised vital funds for music and dementia charity On Friday 17th May 2024 almost 100 golfers took to Lenzie Golf Club to raise money for people living with dementia.  Playlist for Life supports people living with dementia, their families and carers through the use of personally meaningful … Read more

Mastermind event raises over £20,000 for Playlist for Life

The original black chair from legendary BBC quiz show Mastermind was centre stage in Dunfermline last month for a night of interrogative quizzing and fundraising all in the name of Playlist for Life. Playlist for Life founder and honorary president Sally Magnusson inherited the Mastermind chair from her late father, Magnus Magnusson, who presented the … Read more