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.
Alzheimer Scotland West Highland have curated a playlist of popular Gaelic songs using Playlist for Life resources to share with residents living with dementia this World Gaelic Week. Around 60% of people with dementia live at home in the community. Playlist for Life partners with local organisations to raise awareness of the power of music … Read more
Bring people together to connect through music and raise awareness of the power of personal music for people living with dementia. Musical Teas are a great way to connect with family, friends and colleagues while raising awareness for a worthy cause. Grab a cuppa, bake (or buy!) a cake, and make some new memories with … Read more
We’re working with Scotland’s Fire and Rescue Service to support people living with dementia What’s the connection between Playlist for Life, a music and dementia charity, and the world’s fourth largest fire and rescue service? Our new partners at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service do a huge amount to keep us all safe, and this … Read more
Help people living with dementia discover the power of personalised playlists this Giving Tuesday. There is no cure for dementia, but personally meaningful music can be a lifeline for people living with dementia. Playlists can reduce anxiety, make difficult tasks more manageable, and evoke memories that can help forge connections with loved ones. We need … Read more
“That relationship, through the music, is a long lasting, eternal bond we’ll have.” Rana Following her dementia diagnosis, Rana’s mum Kusum, struggled going to sleep. To help, Rana crafted a playlist of personalised music that made her feel calm and safe, aiding her sleep. Hear Rana speak about the power of their playlist below. We run … Read more
This Trustees’ Week we would like to thank our board of trustees for volunteering their time, sharing their expertise, and working together to make important decisions about the charity that drive us forward. Our trustees are responsible for Playlist for Life’s governance and strategy, and for making sure that the charity is administered effectively. Find out … Read more
We are delighted to announce that Playlist for Life will be working with Dementia UK to support and develop the knowledge of their Admiral Nurses around the therapeutic use of music in dementia care. Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nurse charity. Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms … Read more
Libraries are a great resource for people living with dementia. We work closely with libraries across the UK to make our resources accessible to local communities through dementia-friendly social inclusion. Libraries Week is the annual showcase of the best that UK libraries of all kinds have to offer, with a focus in 2021 on celebrating the … Read more
Music that reminds us of our passions and hobbies can be a great addition to a personalised playlist. This summer we launched Sport Soundtrack, our campaign highlighting the power of music for sports fans who are living with dementia. We want everyone to know that you don’t need to be a music buff to benefit … Read more
Emma is an actress, singer songwriter, and a huge advocate of the power of music. When she’s not on stage, she’s holding music masterclasses and workshops, interviewing guests on her podcast ‘Dear Music…’ on what music means to them, and connecting with families through song online. Earlier this year, Emma raised money for Playlist for Life … Read more
