Real-life stories

Read stories from families and carers who are using playlists with their personally meaningful songs. If you’ve created a playlist for yourself or for a loved one, we would love to hear your story too! Simply click here.

Marie and Allen’s story

Music to boost my mood – Gerry’s story

Meaningful music at Hindu Mandir Glasgow

Music and my mum – Kelly’s story

A playlist for Dad – Sam’s story

Dipak Dristi – personalised playlists in the community

‘It takes me straight back’ – Iain Fraser’s story

‘Music rewired me’ – Willy Gilder’s story

How personalised playlists have helped me

Music as medicine – Jim’s story

A playlist for my mum – Rana’s story

My personalised playlist and me – Eirlys’ Story

A care home manager’s view – Deerhurst Care Home

Pam’s Story

Neil’s Story

A song for every day – Elizabeth and Betty

‘Everyone can do it!’ – Carol and Malcolm’s story

Dementia in lockdown – Barbara’s story

Playlists reduce medication – Lillyburn Care Home

Eric and Liz’s story

How melodies and memories gave Helen inspiration

A playlist in memory of my father, by Lopa Kothari

Fiona’s story

Harry & Margaret’s story

Jim & Sybil’s story

Bob’s story

Pat & John

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