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 […]
Come together with colleagues to raise awareness of the power of personal music for people living with dementia. Mince pies have infiltrated the office, Christmas songs play in the background… the festive season is upon us! End the year on a high by raising funds that help us continue to support families affected by dementia […]
We’re proud winners of the Community Engagement Award at this year’s Scottish Power Foundation Awards, which recognises amazing work to enact positive change within local areas. It’s changed how we communicate with people with dementia and it’s spreading through our community! Help Point Leader, South Lanarkshire We’re thrilled to announce our latest award for the […]
Alicia’s father was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called Posterior Cortical Atrophy when she was 11 years old. Using our resources, Alicia and her mother have tracked down the music from their past, creating a personalised playlist of the songs that bring back cherished memories of her dad whenever they hear it. What […]
Occupational Therapist Nadine Graba uses our resources with patients living with dementia as a way of opening up conversations and learning more about their life and interests. “I love music and appreciate the emotive aspects of it, but it’s extra special when you see how someone’s face lights up when a memory is sparked, or […]
1,000 UK libraries are now signed up as Playlist for Life Help Points, making our resources accessible to local communities through dementia-friendly social inclusion. This Libraries Week, we celebrate hitting the huge milestone of 1,000 UK library Help Points now signed up to our community network — around a quarter of all British libraries! (Source: […]
