There’s a strong connection between music and memory. Listening to our favourite tunes is a powerful tool that can trigger happy memories of times gone by, reconnecting us with the people, places and events in our lives that brought us joy and contentment. And a Musical Tea is a fantastic way to share and celebrate […]
Do you live in Falkirk? Do you live with dementia or support people in your community who do? Join our free information session on the power of meaningful music for dementia. Date: Thursday, 15th February 2024 Time: 10.30am – 12.30 pm Location: Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB Playlist for Life, […]
In 2023 Playlist for Life celebrated 10 years of meaningful music for dementia. It has certainly been a busy year! Amid our ongoing mission to ensure everyone living with dementia has access to a personally meaningful playlist, we marked our 10th birthday with a string of events and awareness raising campaigns. From a live concert, […]
Libraries are key players in the Help Point network, sharing the power of personalised playlists with people affected by dementia in their local communities. liveArgyll libraries are one of over 60 library groups within the Playlist for Life Help Point network and share our resources throughout Argyll and Bute. The library team are very supportive […]
Playlist for Life provides tools and resources that community organisations can use to engage with people living with dementia on a deeper level. Personally meaningful music can help start conversation and connections that help people to better engage with a range of activities. How playlists support arts based activities Liz Wilson volunteers at Dunfermline Abbey. […]
Caraidean Uibhist are a befriending service based in the island communities of North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist. Music officer Ruth Gottschall led a yearlong project tackling social isolation through music led reminiscence. Ruth had attended Playlist for Life training and used our resources and learning to support the work. While the project is not […]
