Shop now open! Share your love of music and support Playlist for Life. Visit now.
Shop now open! Share your love of music and support Playlist for Life. Visit now.
It’s a difficult time for all of us, particularly for those living with dementia and their carers. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to help the people we exist to serve. Playlist for Life is encouraging everyone to connect through music whilst we can’t be together due to social distancing, making the subject of … Read more
The most exciting part of our job at Playlist for Life is seeing the impact personal music can have on people living with dementia and those who care for them. The past few months have been difficult, but amongst the tough times we’ve heard some truly amazing stories about the power of music from our … Read more
Thursday evenings at 8PM have become an important moment in our lockdown week. With the rest of the country, we’ve been cheering out of our windows, clapping from our doorsteps and letting the kids go wild with pots and pans to show our appreciation for the hard work and bravery shown by all those with … Read more
These are difficult times. To protect against the spread of COVID-19, the government needs us all to stay apart. Our every instinct is to reach out and reassure those we love and it is agonising not to be able to do so. And the people most isolated and most alone are our most vulnerable and … Read more
We are thrilled to announce that we are one of 10 winners of the 2020 GSK IMPACT Awards! Over 400 charities across the UK were considered for the prestigious awards and we’re overjoyed to be recognised alongside nine other charities doing inspiring work. The GSK IMPACT Awards acknowledge the outstanding work of small and medium sized charities working … Read more
With Christmas and the end of the year (and the decade!) around the corner, we wanted to share some of our highlights from what can only be described as an eventful year! Here it goes: We went on tour! We started the year off with a tour across the UK with the lovely cast and … Read more
Bonfire night is almost here! It’s a great night for many, but for people with dementia it can also be confusing and distressing. Below are some of our top tips for an enjoyable night: If you’re attending an event, make sure to plan ahead! Load up a portable music player, such as the Bush mp3 … Read more
On the same day it has been announced that BBC Music Day 2019 will highlight the power of music to help people with dementia, the UK’s leading music and dementia charity, Playlist for Life, is celebrating after being awarded £1.6 million in National Lottery funding. The money, raised by players for good causes, is being … Read more
There is no ‘right’ way to listen to your music. The important thing is finding the music that works best for you. But having your playlist on a small portable device means you can put it in your pocket and carry it around with you so it’s available whenever you need it.So what’s the best … Read more
Have you ever tried making a personalised playlist only to realise that you don’t really listen to music? Music is everywhere: in adverts, films, shops, and even at the football. So, if you’re struggling with where to begin, look up the soundtrack to your favourite TV show or think back to the chants you’ve sung … Read more
