Promoting the work of local communities in partnership with @PlaylistforLife. We share the power of personalised playlists for people affected by dementia.
We’re approaching 10 Years of the Playlist for Life Help Point network. If you’re involved in a community org. offering free support, join us online on 3rd Dec for a session with community leaders from across the UK. RSVP to communities@playlistforlife.org.uk
We proudly support #NationalPlaylistDay during #WorldAlzheimersMonth. We have used resources from @playlistforlifeuk to create songbooks for our members as we believe that doing this can be a fun and meaningful activity to do at any stage in life
#OldhamHour#Dementia#Carers
Free webinar for Glasgow community orgs supporting people living with dementia or memory problems and unpaid carers from Minority Ethnic Communities.
Weds 27th August 10AM
Book a place on 'Appropriate music support for MEC webinar': bit.ly/4lBk1cX@WSREC@GlasgowCVS
Communication is key when caring for someone with dementia .💙
Join this supportive workshop to learn techniques, ask questions and share experiences.
Find out more and sign up 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-…
🌈 LGBTQ people living with dementia face additional challenges like:
🏥 Barriers to care
🧍♂️ Isolation
🚫 Discrimination
Personal playlists can bring connection, but we need inclusive dementia care all year. Learn more from LGBT Health & Wellbeing lgbthealth.org.uk/wp-content…
It was lovely to meet Rosalind and Jo @YourVoiceInver on Friday to hear about their work supporting people in Inverclyde and their Memory Lane peer support group🎵 Thanks @CVSInverclyde for supporting us to build these connections 💚
Next week is #DementiaActionWeek May 19th - 25th. Personal playlists can help people live well with dementia, have been proven to reduce anxiety, boost mood & help people connect!
Learn about the many ways you can get started for free - playlistforlife.org.uk/get-s…@PlaylistforLife
ALT A central image of a calendar which has the text "Play list for life harnesses the powerful effects of personal music to help anyone who is affected by dementia, their families and carers." Above the calendar there is #TryAToolTuesday written in bold. To the left of the calendar is a silhouette of a hand holding a smart phone. To the right of the calendar there is an image of a person using a wheelchair with a laptop placed on their lap.
The countdown is on to our Christmas Daytime Disco at SWG3! Join us on Monday 9th December from 12-2pm for a festive celebration filled with music and dancing. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait. To book your place, text /WhatsApp 07717 732 542 or email weekdaywowfactor@gmail.com
Do you care for someone with dementia?
@GlasgowLife is holding free dementia-friendly concerts each month at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Music has been shown to be hugely beneficial in dementia care.
Book tickets by calling 0141 353 8000
The Communities Team are hosting networking events this month to build and support the Help Point network in Scotland in Glasgow City (22nd), East Dunbartonshire (25th) and Moray (28th). Info below ⬇️