July 31, 2020
Gwen ‘shows’ you’re never too old to embrace new technology
Say hello to Gwen at Harper Fields in Balsall Common, who is enjoying music via an Alexa Echo Show. Her Barchester Care home was one of 100 to win an […]
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July 30, 2020
Making the case for music becoming mainstream in dementia care
Baroness Sally Greengross, Chief Executive ILC-UK Music has a powerful role to play in bringing people together. While musical styles come and go out of fashion over the generations, the […]
July 28, 2020
As a music therapist, never have I felt the power and strength of music more: A personal perspective from a music therapist working with people with dementia
Ming Hung Hsu, Music Therapy Lead for the national charity MHA Many of us can probably still recall a video of a ballad sung out in solidarity into an empty […]
July 24, 2020
What are the implications for the BAME dementia community and how do we ensure service provision responds effectively?
Mohammed A Rauf, BAME Dementia Consultant Dementia amongst Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities is set to rise seven to eight-fold in the next three decades. However, not having a […]
July 23, 2020
Calling all care homes – nominate your top tunes
Music for Dementia is calling on all care homes to help create a UK Care Homes’ Top 10 Favourite Songs’ list for everyone to enjoy on its M4d radio Mix […]
July 21, 2020
m4d Radio station hits 30,000 listeners in first month
Care Home Insight: A new internet radio station developed for people with dementia and their carers is celebrating its first set of audience listening figures since its launch last month. […]
July 21, 2020
Live Music Now at Home – Free Live Music Resources for Care Homes
Determined to continue to support and connect with people living in care homes and the hard-working and dedicated teams that look after them, Live Music Now musicians and staff have […]
July 21, 2020
Northern Chamber Orchestra plays outdoor concerts for care home residents
Over the next few weeks care homes across the North West will welcome small ensembles of Northern Chamber Orchestra musicians who will perform socially distanced concerts in the grounds. Residents […]
July 21, 2020
Why music matters to me even more during Covid-19: A personal perspective from a person living with dementia
Jennifer Bute, Retired doctor I was doing my usual skipping exercise and then enjoying our community swings in solitary isolation when I heard some loud music… familiar music. It was […]
July 17, 2020
The positive impact COVID-19 has had on charity partnerships
Charity Digital News: Lockdown has brought to bear some of the best examples of charity partnerships. Organisations with the same goals working together to fundraise, deliver better services and drive […]