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.
We’re working with emergency services around the country to support people living with dementia You may have seen Playlist for Life resources in your local library, dementia hub, care home or GP surgery; but did you know that we also work with the police and fire and rescue service? In this blog we’re showcasing … Read more
Our Head of Communities, Rebecca Kennedy, shares how funding from the ScottishPower Foundation is supporting people living with dementia through the power of music. If life was a film, what music would feature on the soundtrack? At Playlist for Life, we ask those we support to think of the music that is meaningful to them; … Read more
Waltham Forest Council work in partnership with Playlist for Life to create unique personalised playlists for people in their community. One social worker shares their story of using personally meaningful music to improve the wellbeing of a man living with dementia by reconnecting him to his Caribbean roots. This full story was originally shared on … Read more
Looking for an exciting way to fundraise for us and help share the power of personal music for dementia? Why not take inspiration from Fiona, who hosted a Musical Tea in December for over 100 people! “It’s been the best Christmas present ever.” After attending our free Introduction for Care Professionals webinar, Fiona (Kindness call coordinator … Read more
We are excited to announce that Michael Timmons has been appointed as Playlist for Life’s new interim Executive Director. Michael Timmons has been appointed as Playlist for Life’s interim Executive Director as of January 2023. Our previous Executive Director, Michelle Armstrong-Surgenor, stepped down in December 2022 to pursue an exciting new role at Scottish Brain Sciences. The Board … Read more
Looking for the perfect gift? A personalised playlist can be a lifeline for someone living with dementia. “Love came down at Christmas is on Bill’s playlist. It reminds me of writing our Christmas cards for the first time. With Christmas music playing, we golden oldies were like teenagers once more.” Anne Wife and carer Give … Read more
Come together with colleagues to raise awareness of the power of personal music for people living with dementia. Mince pies have infiltrated the office, Christmas songs play in the background… the festive season is upon us! End the year on a high by raising funds that help us continue to support families affected by dementia … Read more
We’re proud winners of the Community Engagement Award at this year’s Scottish Power Foundation Awards, which recognises amazing work to enact positive change within local areas. It’s changed how we communicate with people with dementia and it’s spreading through our community! Help Point Leader, South Lanarkshire We’re thrilled to announce our latest award for … Read more
Alicia’s father was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called Posterior Cortical Atrophy when she was 11 years old. Using our resources, Alicia and her mother have tracked down the music from their past, creating a personalised playlist of the songs that bring back cherished memories of her dad whenever they hear it. What … Read more
Occupational Therapist Nadine Graba uses our resources with patients living with dementia as a way of opening up conversations and learning more about their life and interests. “I love music and appreciate the emotive aspects of it, but it’s extra special when you see how someone’s face lights up when a memory is sparked, or … Read more
