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Dance with playlist for life
Dancing is a great form of exercise which allows you to move to the music you enjoy. Some people we spoke to were missing their in-person dance sessions:
Ballroom dancing stopped because you’re restricted in what you can do – it’s our hobby. It’s a social thing and we miss it.
Friday mornings I would go to a tea dance and I did enjoy these.
Two different people with dementia telling our researchers about missing cancelled dance events during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many more people spoke about how listening to music was an important part of their life. On this page we introduce Playlist for Life, so that you can listen to the music you like and even dance to it!
Playlist for Life
This evidence-based resource helps you to create a playlist of personal music so that you can hear the songs which matter to you. A clear step-by-step approach shows you how to make your own playlist.
Playlist for Life also links you to other useful resources such as the BBC Music Memories website (which has TV and radio theme tunes).
There are also handy tips on topics like how to choose an MP3 music player and when to listen to music.
Finding the right music can motivate you to move and lift your mood – create your personal playlist and get into the groove!
Click here to visit Playlist for Life.
Jane suggested that a younger family member or friend could create a playlist for a person with dementia as a way to connect with them. Visit the Involving family and friends page to find out more.
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Dance with playlist for life
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