Playlist for Life works with over 2,000 community groups and organisations supporting people living with dementia around the UK. Our ‘Help Point Spotlight’ feature shines a light on some of the amazing groups who are helping people living with dementia to discover the power of personalised playlists as part of their support services. A […]
We’re working with emergency services around the country to support people living with dementia You may have seen Playlist for Life resources in your local library, dementia hub, care home or GP surgery; but did you know that we also work with the police and fire and rescue service? In this blog we’re showcasing […]
Our Head of Communities, Rebecca Kennedy, shares how funding from the ScottishPower Foundation is supporting people living with dementia through the power of music. If life was a film, what music would feature on the soundtrack? At Playlist for Life, we ask those we support to think of the music that is meaningful to them; […]
Waltham Forest Council work in partnership with Playlist for Life to create unique personalised playlists for people in their community. One social worker shares their story of using personally meaningful music to improve the wellbeing of a man living with dementia by reconnecting him to his Caribbean roots. This full story was originally shared on […]
Looking for an exciting way to fundraise for us and help share the power of personal music for dementia? Why not take inspiration from Fiona, who hosted a Musical Tea in December for over 100 people! “It’s been the best Christmas present ever.” After attending our free Introduction for Care Professionals webinar, Fiona (Kindness call coordinator […]
Looking for the perfect gift? A personalised playlist can be a lifeline for someone living with dementia. “Love came down at Christmas is on Bill’s playlist. It reminds me of writing our Christmas cards for the first time. With Christmas music playing, we golden oldies were like teenagers once more.” Anne Wife and carer Give […]
