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Mother’s Day is this Sunday. It’s a day dedicated to all the hard work and wonderful things our mothers do for us, but it can be tough on those of us whose mothers are living with dementia. She may not recall the same memories you cherish, she might not remember who you are, or she … Read more

Oftentimes, when we think of the music to add to a person’s playlist, we tend to think about songs from the war, Ol’ Blue Eyes, and other ‘golden oldies’. ✨ But, many people will have lived their youth and young adult years in the Swinging Sixties and even the Seventies, listening to the likes of Bowie, … Read more

Have you ever heard a song playing in the background only to realise that it doesn’t sound quite right?  It’s not uncommon to come across remixes or cover versions of beloved songs, but a person with dementia may not understand what’s happening, and might become confused or even agitated when listening to a version of … Read more

We all struggle to find the right words that describe how we feel about someone. That is especially true for someone with dementia. Thankfully, when words fail, music ? speaks. This Valentine’s Day, why not use the power of playlists to share with your loved one how you feel and the memories you cherish most?  You could … Read more

Smartphones, tablets, streaming, downloading, apps… Technology can get a little confusing and overwhelming.  If you find yourself stuck on where to begin, why not ask your child or grandchild for help? They’ll help you get started with the devices that best suit your needs. But, remember, you don’t need technology or fancy gadgets to create … Read more

We’ve all seen a musical, some of us may have even put one on at school or at our community centre.  Songs from musicals are catchy, uplifting, and moving. They remind us of singing the songs in our bedrooms as a child, pretending we were the star of the show, or of a night out … Read more

Did you know that you should regularly check your hearing aids?  Are the batteries still alright? Is the volume at the right level? Do the headphones fit comfortably?  Many modern hearing aids allow you to listen to music straight from your device without headphones. Why not ask your audiologist for more information?

Sometimes dementia can make even the most straightforward or enjoyable tasks quite tricky. Research has shown that listening to a personalised playlisthalf an hour before can make the difficult task easier and stop someone getting stressed or distressed. Think about the times of the day that are difficult and listen to the playlist half an … Read more

The best place to start when creating your playlist is with your own music collection. Not every record or CD may have tunes that are personally meaningful, and not even every song on an album may elicit a response. Go through your collection, and if you come across a song that triggers a memory or … Read more

Playlists are very personal things; they are the soundtrack of our life. ? Our playlists may have songs that remind us of our first love ❤️, our wedding, the birth of our child?, and, perhaps, of a loved one who is no longer with us.  Which is why sharing in someone’s playlist can help us reconnect with … Read more