When Emma wanted to try meaningful music to help her mum Anne, who lives with dementia, she found a way to give her LP collection a spin without using a turntable. When growing up, Emma remembers a house filled with music, either playing from her parents’ collection or coming from the radio. But she hadn’t […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
