Playlist for Life

29/05/2026

🎶 Fantastic to see our resources in Chinese being used at today. We delivered a session with the help of staff to translate our talk as we went through it.

We shared music, memories and helped people get started on creating the soundtrack of their lives.

Our session follows on from a dementia awareness session at the centre by

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27/05/2026

Meet Mary Hunter. Mary was the life and soul of the dancefloor in her clubbing days 💃.

Today, she lives with dementia — and when she moved into a nursing home, her favourite tunes moved with her, helping her to connect and keep dancing.

We visited Mary and her husband, Colin, to hear more about how meaningful music has helped Mary live well with dementia, and to speak with the health and social care professionals who support her.

💚 Mary said: "It just makes me feel good."

Learn more about Mary's journey in the video below ⬇️

With thanks to Isa Rao, Bandrum Nursing Home , and the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team at NHS Fife for helping to create this video.

22/05/2026

Good luck to everyone running for Playlist for Life in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this weekend! Every step ((or in some cases lots and lots of steps!) will help people affected by dementia through meaningful music 💚🎵

If you'd like to a take on a fundraising challenge to support Playlist for Life find out more here: https://sbee.link/wbuagkey8r

22/05/2026

Book your tickets now for Playlist for Life at the Wee Dementia Film Festival.

We are excited to be part of Dementia Fest WestFest in June!

Our Vice-President Andy Lowndes will be hosting a special Q&A and screening of some Playlist for Life case studies as part of the 'Wee Dementia Film Festival' on the 20th of June 2pm at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow.

Discover the power of personally meaningful music for those living with dementia and book your free tickets here: https://sbee.link/bku6hvmtyn

This screening is part of a series of wonderful events taking place throughout the month. Find more information here: https://sbee.link/3y8kadpx4c

22/05/2026

Want to create your own personal playlist this ? David Tennant can take you though it step by step in this animated tutorial 🎵

Watch to learn about the benefits of using personal playlists in dementia care and support, and discover how to find meaningful music for you or someone you know 💚

21/05/2026

"You've brought back my dad."

This , Community Mental Health Nurse Natasha shares how Playlist for Life gave her a tool to support her patient, Tam after his family called the distress line unable to cope with distressing symptoms.

Natasha is part of a team at NHS Fife that embedded personal playlists into the care plans of 10 people living with dementia at home. This team reported that 80% of the group saw a reduction in medication use.

Watch her share more about this experience and the importance of playlists in keeping people with dementia connected to their communities 💚

20/05/2026

A classic tune can sometimes be just what the doctor ordered 🎶

This , Dawn from Meeting Centres Scotland shares how Dean Martin's That's Amore helped a man who had previously not engaged in group activities at the centres connect with the people around him around him through song.

12 Scottish Meeting Centres are part of our Community Help Point Network which is a group of partner organisations providing free and essential support for people living with dementia in their area so that they can live well at home for as long as possible.

Watch Dawn share more about her experience with the power of music and it's importance in keeping people connected to their communities 💚

19/05/2026

This we are celebrating the power of personal playlists in keeping people connected to their communities.

With two thirds of people living with dementia living at home, ways to support them where they are and where they want to stay are crucial.

This is where personal playlists help by reducing distressing symptoms and creating connection for everyone listening.

Find out more about the impact of personal playlists and how you can get involved on our blog:

Dementia Action Week is a UK wide campaign led by Alzheimer’s Society with the aim of bringing people and organisations together to take action on dementia. The movement runs from Monday 18th – Friday 24th May and to mark this, we want to celebrate our partners who play a vital role in improving...

12/05/2026

A huge thank you to our amazing supporter Chloe, who ran the Manchester Marathon last month and raised an incredible £1,800 for Playlist for Life! 🏃‍♀️🎶

We’re so grateful for her dedication and generosity in helping to improve the lives of people living with dementia through the power of personal playlists.

Personal playlists can help reduce distressing symptoms of dementia and, in some cases, lessen the need for medication. That's why we want everyone living with dementia to have access to a personal playlist as part of their care plan.

Inspired by Chloe?

You could take on a challenge in support of Playlist for Life and help us reach even more people with the power of music.

💚 Find out how to fundraise for us here: https://sbee.link/vfxnhtd6ap