Five Questions With… Rohini Sharma Joshi
Rohini Sharma Joshi, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Age Scotland shares how Bollywood music has been a key driver in supporters older adults from South Asian Communities.
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Five Questions With… Dean McShane
Dean McShane, a mental health nurse and lecturer, talks to us about his passion for his role and how he supports student nurses to harness the power of meaningful music for dementia.
Mastermind event raises over £20,000 for Playlist for Life
The original black chair from legendary BBC quiz show Mastermind was centre stage in Dunfermline last month for a night of interrogative quizzing and fundraising all in the name of Playlist for Life. Playlist for Life founder and honorary president Sally Magnusson inherited the Mastermind chair from her late father, Magnus Magnusson, who presented the […]
Exploring dementia awareness through virtual reality
Our Communities Team’s journey into living with dementia Recently, Playlist for Life staff had the opportunity to delve into the world of dementia awareness through a session organised by Age Scotland at St. Andrew’s Church in Carluke. This session offered a unique experience through a virtual reality tour, providing a glimpse into the challenges faced […]
Living well with dementia through meaningful music
Meaningful music can help a person who lives with dementia, and those who love and care for them, to live well. Being told that you or a person you love has dementia can feel devastating. The condition, in all its forms, can take a toll on anyone affected. From the person living with dementia to […]
Brain Awareness Week: How music can support our brain health
The 11th-17th March is Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to raise awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. As a music and dementia charity, we encourage people to be mindful of their own brain health, how to improve mental wellbeing and stimulate the brain through personally meaningful music. Being mindful and taking […]