Each month at Ryde Library, Social Prescribers (from a federation of GPs in the North East of the Island) have been running monthly Musical Tea sessions for people with dementia or memory challenges and their carers, listening to music based on different themes and enjoy the memories that it brings.
Join the Musical Tea
On Thursday 29th September, between 10am and 1pm, they’re inviting anyone with dementia, carers, or anyone who would benefit to join them for a Musical tea at 11am and find out more about the benefits that come from creating ‘Playlists for Life’.
The benefits of Playlist for Life
The Playlist for Life charity has a simple vision:
“We want everyone with dementia to have a unique, personalised playlist and everyone who loves or cares for them to know how to use it.
“Over two decades of scientific research has shown that listening to a personalised playlist can improve the lives of those living with dementia.
“In fact, listening to music that is personally meaningful has many psychological benefits, meaning anyone can benefit from a playlist.”
Personalised playlists can:
- reduce anxiety
- improve your mood
- make difficult tasks more manageable
- evoke memories that can help families and carers connect.
Music has the ability to take us back in time and remind us of our past
The Playlist for Life charity explains further,
“Playlist for Life harnesses the powerful effects of personal music to help anyone who is affected by dementia, their families and carers.
“Whether it’s the music from a first dance, lullabies from childhood or a theme tune from a favourite TV show, music has the ability to take us back in time and remind us of our past, giving you that flashback feeling. Sharing your songs and memories can help people living with dementia connect with family, friends and carers.”
