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 […]

Creating personal playlists with Pride

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 […]

Valentine’s at Glasgow Central Station

Music, memories and love were in the air this Valentine’s Day as we serenaded the commuters of Glasgow. At Playlist for Life we’re all about spreading joy through meaningful music and raising awareness of the power of meaningful music for people living with dementia. We’re a registered charity, so fundraising is important to ensure we […]

Curating the playlist for Chinese New Year

A personal playlist can include songs from special celebrations and songs rooted in our culture. For Chinese New Year, Playlist for Life volunteer Xiaoxiao curates a special playlist and shares the meaning behind the music. Musical Memoirs of Homecoming: Curating the Playlist for Chinese New Year Written in English and Simplified Mandarin by Xiaoxiao Hou […]