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 […]
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 […]
Using playlist for life as part of social prescribing for people living with dementia.
Personally meaningful music can connect us to the deepest parts of our identity. The place you are from, the experiences you have had and the communities you are part of all make up the soundtrack of your life. For the LGBTQ+ community, music has played an important part for many years and our latest partner […]
