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Five Questions With… Dr. Donald Macaskill

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.

Five Questions With… Kirsty Cartin

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,

Five Questions With… Andy Lowndes

Playlist for Life’s Vice Chair and Resident Music Detective Andy Lowndes shares his tips and tricks for finding the right music to care for someone living with dementia.

Five Questions With… Beth Britton

Activist and Content Creator shares how her dad’s journey with dementia led her to discover the power of meaningful music and inspired her to campaign to raise greater awareness and understanding of dementia.

Five Questions With… Mary McDougall

Mary McDougall, who delivers Playlist for Life’s training for health and social care professionals shares just some of the benefits that meaningful music can have for health and social professionals.

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.

Five Questions With… Rohini Sharma Joshi

Rohini Sharma Joshi, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Age Scotland shares how Bollywood music has been a key driver in supporters older adults from South Asian Communities.

Five Questions With… Dean McShane

Dean McShane, a mental health nurse and lecturer, talks to us about his passion for his role and how he supports student nurses to harness the power of meaningful music for dementia.