Things to try

If you work with families affected by dementia, music can help, whatever your job.

We’ve compiled resources you may find useful to integrate music into your work.

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.

Start a choir →

Use your musical skills

Get inspired! Start by visiting Manchester Camerata, Music In Hospitals & Care Homes, BAMT, or the musicians toolkit from LMN.

Download the LMN toolkit

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.

Go to Resources

Use music in 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.

Download the guide

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.

Go to LMN tutorials

Unite generations

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

Go to IMM