Music for Dementia

For professionals

If you work with families affected by dementia, music can help, whatever your job. Find out more about the Power of Music campaign below and check out some of the resources available.

We hope to showcase the work of more members of the Power of Music consortium in future. Please get in touch if you have a resource you’d like to share or want to get involved.

Start a choir

If you work in a care home, a faith group or local community centre, would you like to set up a choir for people living with dementia? We've collected a range of resources to help you get started.
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Learn about the Power of Music

Written jointly by Music for Dementia and UK Music, based on 200+ contributions, the Power of Music report offers a blueprint to policymakers for using music to improve the UK’s health and wellbeing.
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Follow the POM Consortium

The cross-sector coalition working to deliver the Power of Music report recommendations. Click below to find out more and sign-up.
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Feature us in your news stories

Help spread the word! Contact Sam Jones at Big Bang PR/ 07531625233 for spokespeople, case studies or expert briefing.
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Hold a church service

Resources for a dementia friendly service, produced by Lichfield Cathedral for a special service with Music for Dementia and Tony Christie.
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Host a singing event

Read our blog on hosting a music event or visit Live Music Now for quick tutorials on leading a singing session.
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Use your musical skills

Get inspired! Start by visiting Manchester Camerata, Music In Hospitals & Care Homes, the British Association of Music Therapists or the musicians toolkit from LMN.
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Use music in your social work

The Chief Social Worker worked with us to produce a guide for social workers to use music with new clients and to personalise care plans.
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Unite generations with music

Intergenerational Music Making does pioneering work bringing young and old together with music. Visit their site for inspiration.
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