My Playlist for Life – Emma Hatton
Emma is an actress, singer songwriter, and a huge advocate of the power of music. When she’s not on stage, she’s holding music masterclasses and workshops, interviewing guests on her podcast ‘Dear Music…’ on what music means to them, and connecting with families through song online. Earlier this year, Emma raised money for Playlist for Life […]
Personalised playlists for wellbeing
Music can have multiple benefits for our mental health and studies have shown that it can improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia. Personally meaningful music is shown to have multiple benefits for our overall health and wellbeing. In 2018 music helped bring about a 60% drop in the use of sedative drugs at […]
Dementia support this Carers Week
Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign run by Carers UK to bring caring out into the open – recognising the contribution carers make to families and communities throughout the UK. There are currently around 850,000 people with dementia in the UK. This Carers Week, we’re sharing valuable resources and information from organisations who offer […]
How to start building a personalised playlist
Research has shown that listening to a personalised playlist can improve the lives of those living with dementia. This Dementia Action Week, we’re giving you some top tips to get you started on a personalised playlist… 1 Use your music collectionThe best place to start when creating your playlist is with your own music. Go […]
A Scottish singalong in a Welsh care home
Join the Playlist For Life team on 23-25th April as we walk, run and boogie across the finish line to our favourite songs!
Kiltwalk Countdown: One week to go!
Join the Playlist For Life team on 23-25th April as we walk, run and boogie across the finish line to our favourite songs!