Shop now open! Share your love of music and support Playlist for Life. Visit now.
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Since Allen’s dementia diagnosis, music has taken on a new importance for him, and for his wife, Marie. Music has become part of our routine. We have the radio on in the morning, Allen plays his piano and then his guitar later on. When Allen is anxious, we play The Beatles through the headphones and … Read more
Gerry King is a musician and activist living with dementia. He shares how playlists support his wellbeing. “Music is by far the most therapeutic thing I do. I have playlists for different moods that I’m feeling. For example, if I’m a bit stressed, or a bit down, or in a party mood. The music I … Read more
At Playlist for Life, we believe that everyone has a soundtrack to their life. Music from our heritage, culture and religion can all contribute to a personalised playlist. We work with Help Points (anywhere that supports people living with dementia) in a wide range of locations throughout the UK: from small organisations to libraries, befriending … Read more
Music has always put a light on Kelly’s mum, and now five years after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, it’s still helping her shine Kelly’s mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s aged 64. While Kelly, who lives in Worcestershire, cared for her mum at home, a fall that caused a broken wrist and heightened symptoms eventually meant … Read more
Music had always been important to Sam’s dad Paul, who was diagnosed with dementia at age 62. As Sam researched more about dementia, he discovered that music played an important role in bringing other people living with the condition back to themselves. So, with the help of close family, Sam decided to make a playlist … Read more
Community group Dipak Dristi are creating personalised playlists in Tameside. “I have witnessed they are very quiet, doing nothing, withdrawn. Then you put the music on and you can see their eyes; pupils getting bigger, eyebrows raised. And they will sing the whole song all the way through and are laughing, cheek to cheek.” Jayshree, … Read more
Iain, who has dementia, shares how personally meaningful music changed his life. “I’ve got a pair of headphones, so I can just sit there, put them on and I’m happy (…) it just takes me straight back to when I was a young man.” Iain Fraser https://youtu.be/MRgB-U8AiaQ Iain also tells us the remarkable story how … Read more
Willy tells us how personally meaningful music helped him reconnect with a hobby he thought he lost following his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease. “Thank you John, Paul, George, Ringo and Mick and Keith because you helped me get drawing back.” Willy Gilder Take the first step today! Our free resources can help you with every stage … Read more
We work closely with people who live with dementia, their families and carers to provide the tools and support that can evoke memories through the power of personal music. Here, in their own words, they share how a personalised playlist has helped them connect with their past. We run a free 1-hour webinar for family … Read more
“There’s an immediate calming when there’s music” Wendy During a period in Jim’s dementia journey, in which his behaviour changed, music became an important tool for his family to help calm and settle Jim. Hear his daughter Wendy speak about the power of personally meaningful music in his life. We run a free 1-hour webinar … Read more
